Election 2021
Manhattan DA Candidate Pitches Crackdown on Wage Theft
Jarrett Murphy |
Alvin Bragg says prosecutors need to use criminal laws and surveillance techniques—and be willing to put employers behind bars.
Age Justice
Housing Worries Top Seniors’ Concerns in 2021 Mayoral Race
Jarrett Murphy |
The next mayor will oversee a period of profound demographic change as New York City gets grayer.
Election 2021
Ray McGuire, Businessman for Mayor, is Running on His Story
Jarrett Murphy |
He’s banking on a success narrative, business savvy and massive fundraising to break out of a large and growing pack of contenders.
12th City Council district
After Pattern of Problems in Bronx District, a Special Election During a Pandemic Winter
Jarrett Murphy |
In the race to replace ousted Councilmember Andy King, whose predecessor left office to go to federal prison, candidates want to talk about their resumes and ideas, not King’s ejection.
Elections
Opinion: NYers Want Ranked Choice Voting—Don’t Delay Its Implementation
Abigail Martin |
‘A number of political insiders are now calling on the City Council to cancel RCV for next year’s elections. Not only would these efforts reject the will of voters, they would also undermine the work of numerous political outsiders who are already running.’
Una Ciudad sin Límites
Cinco elecciones especiales en la ciudad de Nueva York crean preocupación por tiempos y participación
Jarrett Murphy |
El problema de las elecciones especiales es que traen un nivel de participación patético y bajo. El concejo de la ciudad tiene dos vacantes ahora y tres más en perspectiva, con elecciones especiales programadas para diciembre, febrero y (probablemente) marzo. Aquí hay una mirada a quién se está postulando.
election results
Closing the Books on Campaign 2020’s Close Races
Jarrett Murphy |
When morning broke on November 4, six Democratic incumbents representing parts of New York City were trailing in their re-election races. Five appear to have survived.
nyc mayoral race
Brooklyn Beep Adams Joins Mayoral Field, Denouncing ‘Dysfunction’
Jarrett Murphy |
‘People talk about the ‘Tale of Two Cities,’ Eric Adams says. ‘But we need to acknowledge that the dysfunctionality of government is the author of that book.’
Opinion
Opinion: NYC Should Restore Noncitizens’ Right to Vote Before the 2021 Elections
Aliya Bhatia |
Passing the “Our City Our Vote” bill would allow nearly a million of the city’s legal permanent residents, or green card holders, to vote. What stands in the way of this landmark legislation is political will and a waning window of support.
Bronx
With Five NYC Special Elections Ahead, Concerns Over Timing and Turnout
Jarrett Murphy |
The problem with special elections is that they attract a pathetic level of turnout. The City Council has two vacancies now and three more looming, with special elections slated for December, February and (most likely) March. Here’s a look at who’s running.
