Government
Carrion Fights for Strong Bronx Finish
Maria Villasenor |
The former councilman and borough president who many thought could be the city’s first Latino mayor trails badly in the polls and is focusing on his home turf on Election Day
Boroughs
Senior Advocates Target Voters Despite Mayoral Polls
Graham Corrigan |
Surveys suggest there’s little competition in the race for City Hall, but AARP believes the election is still a chance to educate Bronx voters about issues affecting older people.
Government
Bet on Casinos Means Rewards, Risks
Jarrett Murphy |
Casino supporters say they’ll generate tax revenue and jobs. The success of nearby casinos suggests they’re right. But new competition could flood the gambling market.
Boroughs
2013 Mayoral Race Continues Lonely Era for Bronx Republicans
Jake Naughton |
Despite an 11-1 registration disadvantage, no local election wins since 2002 and a mayoral candidate trailing by double digits, some Bronx GOPers still have hope.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Election Watchdogs Eyeing the Fine Print
Rachael Levy |
The Board of Elections says it had no choice but to print the city’s ballot in six-point font. But government reform groups anticipate the move will lead to problems at the polls.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Legal Immigrants to Vote Tuesday in ‘Mock Election’
Rachel Bryson-Brockmann |
The event is designed to raise awareness that almost 1 million legal residents in New York City are ineligible to vote because they are not citizens.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Prison Reformers Hope De Blasio Keeps Promises
Julia Alsop |
His campaign platform embraces some of the policies they want for ex-offenders. But advocates were unable to meet face-to-face with the Democrat or his Republican opponent, Joe Lhota.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Family Court's Need is Absent from the Ballot
Ben Krull |
Come Election Day, voters will decide whether to raise the retirement age of judges to deal with civil and criminal court backlogs. But nothing is being done for Family Court, which oversees New York’s most vulnerable.
