Bronx
Mark Gjonaj’s Bronx Campaign Boosted By Loyalty as Much as Money
Talib Visram |
The Assemblyman’s prodigious fundraising and campaign spending have drawn headlines. But he’s got another asset in Tuesday’s race: People say they love the guy.
Election 2017
New Voices vs. Well-Known Name in Harlem Council Race Where Change is the Theme
Jarrett Murphy |
Come Tuesday, voters in Council District 9 must decide whether the smart response to sweeping neighborhood change and hostile national politics is to stay the course in local leadership—or to change that, too.
Bronx
Bronx Council Candidate Corners Beauty Salon Vote
Sarah Min |
The concerns of small businesses in the Bronx are driving at least some toward Randy Abreu, a Democrat running for Council.
campaign 2017
Watch Live: Rezoning, Other Issues on the Agenda for East Harlem Council Candidate Forum
Jarrett Murphy |
Hear from candidates seeking to succeed Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito as the member representing El Barrio/East Harlem, Mott Haven, Highbridge, Concourse, Longwood and Port Morris in the Council.
campaign 2017
Who’s Who in the Contested City Council Races
City Limits |
It’s a quiet election year so far—but not for the candidates involved in these races. A guide for voters and political junkies.
campaign 2017
Max & Murphy: Paul Massey, Republican for Mayor, Says City is Poorly Managed
Jarrett Murphy |
In this interview with City Limits and Gotham Gazette, the real-estate businessman had harsh words for Mayor d Blasio’s approach to the job and vowed a different approach on homelessness and transit.
Council Challenger Demands Speedy Vote on Bedford Union Armory
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Challenger Ede Fox is demanding that Councilmember Laurie Cumbo push the community board, borough president and others to fast-track ULURP consideration of a controversial development proposal so voters can see how the incumbent votes.
campaign 2017
Advocates Hope That Food Issues Will Find a Place on City’s Campaign Table
Kate Pastor |
Advocates hope access to healthy food, expanding school breakfast and ways to address hunger and the forces that drive it are issues that candidates for city office will be forced to discuss between now and Election Day.
Housing and Homelessness
Issues ’17: Is De Blasio’s Homeless Plan Worth the Political Risks?
Jarrett Murphy |
Announcing in an election year a plan to create 90 new homeless shelters takes a certain amount of courage. But that doesn’t mean it will solve the problem.
