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2021 elections

Government

City Watch: A Wild Year Ahead in New York Politics

David Brand | November 9, 2021

On Sunday’s episode of City Watch on WBAI, award-winning columnist Ross Barkan and progressive political strategist Trip Yang breakdown the general election results and talk about what’s ahead next year.

2021 election

GOP Judge Leads in Queens for First Time in Decades. How’d That Happen?

David Brand | November 9, 2021

After a tally of machine ballots, Joseph Kasper leads Paul Vallone, the scion of a Democratic political dynasty and a term-limited city councilmember, by more than 1,700 votes in the 3rd Municipal District, which covers a broad swath of south and central Queens.

Health and Environment

On the NY Ballot: Is a Healthy Environment a Constitutional Right?

Liz Donovan | November 2, 2021

If passed, the proposed state amendment would require lawmakers to consider the environment in making legislative decisions, and New Yorkers would be able to sue if they believe their rights to a healthy environment are being violated.

CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS

Opinion: Asian Americans Matter in NYC Elections

Grace Choi | November 2, 2021

‘Failing to pay serious attention to Asian American candidates and voters is a mistake. There are 1.3 million AAPI New Yorkers who make up 15 percent of the city’s population.’

NYC council elections

NYC General Election Day: Updates From Across the Boroughs

Jeanmarie Evelly, David Brand, Adi Talwar and Liz Donovan | November 2, 2021

New York City will choose its next mayor on Tuesday. Check here throughout the day for developments in the 2021 election.

2021 election
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What About Those Judges? A Guide to NYC’s 2021 Judicial Ballot

Jeanmarie Evelly, Daniel Parra, David Brand and Ese Olumhense | November 2, 2021

On Tuesday, New Yorkers will head to the polls to cast ballots for New York City’s next mayor, comptroller, public advocates, borough presidents and City Council members. Some voters will also be asked to choose from a slate of judicial nominees. Below is an overview of those on the ballot Nov. 2. 

2021 election

City Watch: Today’s the Day to Choose NYC’s Next Mayor. Get Up to Speed Here.

David Brand | November 2, 2021

It’s been nearly a year since Democratic frontrunner Eric Adams officially kicked off his campaign for mayor and seven months since his Republican opponent Curtis Sliwa entered the race. New York City has been in election mode ever since.

Election 2021

Manhattan Dems Pick Cordell Cleare to Replace Brian Benjamin in Harlem Senate Race

Ese Olumhense | September 27, 2021

“The Manhattan Democratic Party is proud to support the selection by the 30th Senate District Committee of Cordell Cleare as their Democratic Nominee for the New York State Senate,” the party said in a Saturday evening release.

2021 election

Candidates Vie for Queens’ Last GOP Council Seat, Among the ‘Most Competitive’ Election Races

Ese Olumhense | September 27, 2021

Felicia Singh, a teacher who triumphed in the Democratic Party’s crowded primary in June, will square off with Queens Republican Party Chairwoman Joann Ariola on Nov. 2. The district includes parts of the Rockaway peninsula, Howard Beach, Belle Harbor, Woodhaven, and South Ozone Park.

2021 election

Eric Adams Touts Hotel Conversions in Plan to Address Homelessness

David Brand | September 21, 2021

The Democratic nominee for mayor says he wants to convert shuttered lodgings outside Manhattan into 25,000 units of supportive and permanently affordable housing. While his plan is light on details, it’s excited housing advocates.

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