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Democratic Mayoral Candidates Offer Ideas on Workforce Development and Jobs
Three Democratic candidates for mayor of New York City spoke at a forum Wednesday evening about their visions for restoring and enhancing the city's workforce going into the pandemic recovery.
Decision NYC: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Discusses His Bid for Reelection
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined Gotham Gazette executive editor Ben Max on the television program #DecisionNYC. Decision NYC airs Sundays at 9pm and Fridays at 6pm on MNN1 (Spectrum 34 & 1995, RCN 82, FiOS 33) and MNNHD (Spectrum 1993).
What to Know About New York's Voting Rules And Deadlines Before The June Primary
Many improvements to last year's provisions -- which included the near-universal expansion of absentee voting -- are still on the table, and some emergency measures have expired as New Yorkers gear up for another pandemic-era election.
88,000 New York City Voters Shifted from Republican or Independent to Democratic Party Ahead of Primary
The Democratic Party in New York has consistently grown its voter base over the years and has also drawn previously party-unaffiliated and Republican voters to its ranks.
What is Ranked Choice Voting?
In the 2021 City elections, New Yorkers will be using a new system called "ranked choice" to vote. Gotham Gazette editor Ben Max, Brigid Bergin of WNYC radio, Jeff Mays of The New York Times, and Allie Swatek of the Campaign Finance Board discussed the details of this new way of voting on the latest...
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Policies for NYC Seniors
LiveOn NY and City Limits hosted a non-partisan, virtual Mayoral Forum on Aging in New York City.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Talk 'Future of Transportation' in New York City
Leading Democratic candidates for mayor discussed their ideas and beliefs on the future of transportation in New York City at a forum on March 25th, 2021.
New York State Budget Finally Approved By Governor, State Legislature
The New York State Budget has finally been approved, but what does this mean for New York City?
Represent NYC Election Coverage: Rebecca Lamorte Candidate Statement
The New York City Primary Elections will be held on June 22nd, 2021. Here is a statement from NY City Council District 5 candidate Rebecca Lamorte who is running as a Democrat. Find your City Council District by visiting https://council.nyc.gov/districts/