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According to the New York State Board of Elections, 329 candidates registered for the first state-level public campaign finance program, which aims to curb the influence of big money in…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Data Drop: Which Council Campaigns Are Real Estate PACs Supporting This Election Cycle?

Of the $19,000 in donations to 14 sitting council members or candidates, $13,900 comes from Taxpayers for an Affordable New York, run by the Real Estate Board of NY. Another…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Nov 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

New York’s 1% Pour Late Cash Into Governor’s Race

Much of the fresh cash came from real estate developers, large-scale landlords and heads of speculating private equity firms, along with a slew of billionaires, attorneys, Eric Adams-aligned political action…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Dec 2021

Government News Politics

Mayor-elect Eric Adams Raises Around $1.2M For Transition, Inauguration

As of Nov. 30, according to a disclosure statement produced by the transition team, Adams had raised $993,478 from around 530 donors, including nearly 150 from outside New York City.

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Nov 2021

Government

How Small-Dollar Public Financing Helped NYC Elect Its Most Diverse City Council Ever

“Disparities that we normally see in campaign fundraising were not apparent this time around in New York City,” said an analyst at the Brennan Center, which compared self-identified gender and…

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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May 2021

Government

Ethics Charges Fly As Mayoral Race Intensifies

Andrew Yang and Eric Adams both asked the Campaign Finance Board to investigate the other, as Scott Stringer alluded to ethical questions that have dogged several candidates.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development News

‘He’s a Bit of an Enigma’: What Eric Adams’ Development Record & Housing Plan Tell Us

He’s raised big money from real estate, advocated for lots of development, and approved the majority of development deals he’s considered—with a few important exceptions.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Mar 2021

Economy Government

Lots of Cash in the Comptroller Contest, and Donor Disparities in the Race for Mayor

Highlights from the latest financial filings by 2021 candidates for mayor, comptroller, borough president and City Council in New York

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Government Justice

Fundraising Boasts and Policy Ideas as Manhattan DA’s Race Heats Up

While two candidates reported having more than a million on hand to fuel a five-month push to the Democratic primary, two others released policy plans for conviction review and re-entry…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Jan 2021

Government

Major Financial Disparities in City’s Large Mayoral Field

Eric Adams, Ray McGuire and Scott Stringer have large war chests. No one else in the race has more than $1 million on hand, and some campaigns appear to be…

BySamar Khurshid 0Comments

New York State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election?

Data Drop: Which Council Campaigns Are Real Estate PACs Supporting This Election Cycle?

New York’s 1% Pour Late Cash Into Governor’s Race

Mayor-elect Eric Adams Raises Around $1.2M For Transition, Inauguration

How Small-Dollar Public Financing Helped NYC Elect Its Most Diverse City Council Ever

Ethics Charges Fly As Mayoral Race Intensifies

‘He’s a Bit of an Enigma’: What Eric Adams’ Development Record & Housing Plan Tell Us

Lots of Cash in the Comptroller Contest, and Donor Disparities in the Race for Mayor

Fundraising Boasts and Policy Ideas as Manhattan DA’s Race Heats Up

Major Financial Disparities in City’s Large Mayoral Field

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