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NYC Councilmembers Jockey To Become Council Speaker
Friday, November 05, 2021
It's the second most powerful position in New York City government.
Election Night 2021: Call-in Special
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
Host Brian Lehrer hears from reporters and callers from New York and New Jersey about the voting, campaigning and what comes next.
The Questions on the Ballot
Friday, October 22, 2021
WNYC/Gothamist news editor David Cruz explains the 5 questions on the ballot and why they matter.
Republicans Hope To Hold On In Two Competitive NYC Council Races
Thursday, October 21, 2021
In heavily-Democratic New York City, primary winners are expected to sail to victory, but not necessarily in council races in Southern Queens and on Staten Island.
At Bronx Democratic Party Dinner, A Collision Of Four Gubernatorial Hopefuls
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The fundraiser brought state Attorney General Letitia James, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
The Census and Redistricting
Friday, August 20, 2021
What the new Census numbers show about how NYC is changing and the new NY redistricting process.
Super PACs Poured Millions Into NYC's Primary, But Most Of The Money Went To Losing Candidates
Friday, July 16, 2021
June's primary election proved to be the costliest in New York City history.
The Other Primary Election Results
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
The latest on the results from the NYC primaries, including the mayoral race, and other local elections.
Takeaways From The City Council Primary Results
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The New York City Council is poised to see a mix of new and veteran members assume power in 2022.
Voting The Bronx
Thursday, June 17, 2021
WNYC/Gothamist news editor David Cruz talks about the primaries for borough president and key city council seats in The Bronx.
Andrew Yang Is Betting On A People’s Bank To Help Struggling Low-Income New Yorkers
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Andrew Yang wants to help generate small business growth through the creation of a “People’s Bank of New York."
Mayoral Candidates Are Vying For The “Sleeping Giant” Latino Vote
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
New York City candidates for mayor are competing aggressively for the often fractured Latino vote.
This Week in Politics: Bundlers Get Busy in the NYC Mayor's Race
Saturday, May 22, 2021
People who are limited in giving to candidates skirt restrictions by acting as "bundlers."
Dominican New Yorkers Broaden Political Base As More Gain The Right To Vote
Monday, May 03, 2021
“It’s a community that is here to stay.”
Results From New York City's Last Two Special City Council Elections Are In
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The results from the last two special elections for City Council are in. WNYC's David Cruz reports.
West Farms 10460: A Special Election Marked by Low Voter Turnout
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Breaking down the results of the recent special election and low voter turnout in City Council District 15.
Where Mayoral Candidates Are Getting Their Money, And How They're Spending It
Friday, March 19, 2021
With several months still to go before the primary, Democratic mayoral candidates have amassed serious campaign war chests.
Money & Endorsements In The Mayoral & Council Races
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergen and David Cruz run down the latest political news in the 2021 local races for mayor, and some city council seats.
Bronx Centrist In City Council Declines To Run For Second Term
Thursday, February 18, 2021
A Bronx lawmaker and one of a few moderate Democrats left on the New York City Council says he won’t run for a second term.
PAC Tied To Real Estate Lobbying Firm Spreads Campaign Contributions Across 2021 Candidates
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
About two-thirds of City Council seats are up for grabs this year. With campaigning underway, one political action group is hoping to gain some political power.
