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New York City's First Ranked-Choice Mayoral Vote Unfolds
As the final vote in the consequential Democratic mayoral primary nears, controversy has erupted around the new ranked-choice voting (RCV) format and the tactics some campaigns are using to wrangle votes.
Four Democratic Candidates Get Major Matching Funds Boost for Stretch Run
With under four weeks to go till the June 22 primary, the top Democratic mayoral candidates are receiving another round of public matching funds from the Campaign Finance Board.
Consultants, Advisors and Staff: Who's Running the Democratic Mayoral Campaigns
The popularity of each candidate’s message and chances of victory depend not only on the strength of their personal appeal to voters but also their campaign infrastructure.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Discuss Taking on Family Homelessness
Three of the front-runners for the Democratic nomination for mayor -- civil rights attorney Maya Wiley, city government veteran Kathryn Garcia, and entrepreneur Andrew Yang -- discussed how they would approach issues affecting children and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Leading Democratic Mayoral Candidates' Signature Plans For New York City
Here’s a look at how the top Democratic mayoral candidates are pitching a signature idea or set of ideas for New York City.
Experts Release Agenda for Next Mayor to Better Use Technology in Solving City Problems
A report released Wednesday provides technological solutions for some of the city’s myriad problems and examines the barriers to their adoption, with the hope of provoking intense debate about urban technology in this year’s municipal election.
As Latest Reforms Head to Voters for Approval, Advocates Celebrate Passage of Extensive Election Package
The New York State Assembly on Tuesday approved two bills that would amend the state constitution to make significant changes to voting laws, and the proposals will now go to voters on this fall’s ballot.
WATCH: City Council District 7 Democratic Primary Debate
Ten candidates running in the Democratic primary for City Council in Manhattan's 7th District gathered by Zoom for a debate hosted by Manhattan Neighborhood Network and moderated by Gotham Gazette editor Ben Max. The candidates are vying to replace term-limited Council Member Mark Levine...
Democratic Comptroller Candidates Pitch Skills and Plans to Budget Watchdog
Six candidates running for NYC Comptroller appeared at a forum hosted by the Citizens Budget Commission, a nonprofit fiscal watchdog group.