Ben Max

Editor of DecideNYC.com

Ben Max appears in the following:

Ben Max on Mayor Adams and the Charter Review Process

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Ben Max talks about some of the successful policies from the Adams administration and the power struggle with the City Council seemingly playing out in the Charter Review process.

Eric Adams, the Organized Left and the Democratic Mayoral Primary

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Ben Max, veteran NYC politics reporter and host of the "Max Politics" podcast, talks about the spectrum of viewpoints among NYC's Democrats and possible challenges for Mayor Adams.

30 Issues: Climate and the NY Governor's Race

Thursday, October 06, 2022

How Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin differ on their climate policies, including how Zeldin plans to restore fracking to New York.

The People's Guide To Power: New York's New Electoral Maps

Sunday, September 18, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how recent redistricting has changed what politics and campaigning looks like in New York.

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Local Competitive Midterms

Thursday, September 01, 2022

Nancy Solomon and Ben Max talk about the hotly contested congressional races in the area.

Primary Election Recap: The NY-10 and NY-12 Races in Manhattan and Brooklyn

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The latest results in the NY-10 and NY-12 races in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The State of the NY-10 and NY-12 Primary Races

Thursday, August 18, 2022

With New York's primary elections happening on August 23, Brian and his guests talk about the latest endorsements in the NY-10 and NY-12 races in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Voting Manhattan

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Gotham Gazette's Ben Max breaks down the primaries for borough president and key city council seats in Manhattan.

This Week In Politics: New York City Council Is About To Experience Huge Turnover

Saturday, May 29, 2021

With so many open seats, there's a lot up in the air. Here's what you should be paying attention to. 

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A Bird's Eye View of the City Council Seats Up for Grabs

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Gotham Gazette executive editor Ben Max speaks with host David Furst about what's at stake in City Council races. 

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Mayoral Race & Your Questions

Thursday, May 06, 2021

The latest on the NYC mayor's race, and your questions for the next mayor.

Your Voter Guide To The 2020 Election In New York And New Jersey

Friday, October 09, 2020

WNYC/Gothamist, in conjunction with City Limits and Gotham Gazette, is releasing its 2020 voter guide for New York and New Jersey. 

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The New York Primary: 54 Races. 184 Candidates. Less Than 2 Weeks To Decide.

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Federal and state contests come amid unprecedented social turmoil, but the coronavirus pandemic has tamped down campaigning, and might depress turnout.

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One City, Under Protest

Monday, June 01, 2020

Brooklyn Borough President on the protests over the weekend.

Primary Preview: Contested House Races

Monday, June 01, 2020

Gotham Gazette's Ben Max and NY1's Emily Ngo preview some of the key contests for the House with voting starting around the corner.

The New York State Budget 2020

Thursday, April 02, 2020

Karen Dewitt and Ben Max talk about this year's state budget as the deadline hit in the middle of the pandemic.

New York Leaders Respond to Threats

Monday, January 06, 2020

How the Mayor and Governor are responding to the threats from Iran, the spike in anti-Semitic hate crimes, and the start of the state legislative session

Why Mayor de Blasio's Presidential Bid Isn't Taking Off

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

How is de Blasio's campaign doing?

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The Queens DA Recount Explained

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Only 16 votes separate Borough President Melinda Katz and Tiffany Cabán in the Queens DA race. A recount of votes starts today, but it's not as simple as tallying the same votes again.

What's New in New York? The Census; Budgets; Wages and More

Monday, May 20, 2019

de Blasio's "Don Con" moment, NYC politics and issues: census, libraries, budgets, educator wages etc.