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Alayeto, the only Bronx-based candidate who aims to secure the City Council seat representing East Harlem and the South Bronx, is officially on the ballot for the Democratic primaries, judges…

ByGabriela Flores 1Comment

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May 2025

2025 Elections Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

Group Funded by Wall Street Mogul Violates Regulations, Spends Big on South Bronx Council Candidate

A political action committee called Ending Homelessness and Building a Better NYC has spent $145,000 to support Wilfredo López’s campaign for the District 8 City Council race, more than all…

ByMarina Samuel

ByHayden Betts 2Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Quiet Primary Day in NYC Draws Committed Voters

Unofficial numbers released Sunday by the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) show just 44,611 people participated in early voting, held across nine days in every borough but Staten…

ByAdi Talwar 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

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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Jun 2021

Government

Free-for-All in Flushing as Voters Choose Next City Council Member

In central Queens’ City Council District 20, which spans Flushing, Murray Hill, and Queensboro Hill there is a crowded and competitive Democratic primary race. The candidates face an onslaught of…

ByCarmen Vintro / Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority

10 candidates seek to fill Karen Koslowitz’s City Council seat in District 29 while opposing the construction of Kew Gardens jail.

ByMarayam Rahaman/City & State 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Economy Government

Eight Candidates Compete for Upper Manhattan Council District Battered By Pandemic

Many running to represent the ethnically diverse district—which is home to the largest population of Dominicans than any other community in the United States—said in campaign materials that COVID-19 should…

ByEse Olumhense 2Comments

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Jun 2021

Uncategorized

In Queens, Councilmember at the Epicenter Looks to Hold Seat Against Insurgent from the Left

Francisco Moya’s most prominent primary challenger, mutual aid activist and social worker Ingrid Gómez, argues that much of the area’s suffering during the pandemic could have been prevented with different…

ByKira Silbergeld/Gotham Gazette

ByLaura Glesby/Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens

A crowded Democratic primary race is unfolding to select the successor for term-limited City Councilmember Daniel Dromm in the 25th City Council District, which spans Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.

ByCarmen Vintro / Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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May 2021

Government

One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice

The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

Clarisa M. Alayeto’s Bid for City Council is Officially on the Ballot, Judges Rule

Group Funded by Wall Street Mogul Violates Regulations, Spends Big on South Bronx Council Candidate

Quiet Primary Day in NYC Draws Committed Voters

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

Free-for-All in Flushing as Voters Choose Next City Council Member

Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority

Eight Candidates Compete for Upper Manhattan Council District Battered By Pandemic

In Queens, Councilmember at the Epicenter Looks to Hold Seat Against Insurgent from the Left

Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens

One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice

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