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The New York mayor’s race is a study in Democratic Party dysfunction
N ew York City, America’s most innovative metropolis when it comes to making life harder than it needs to be, is about to ...
Former critics who demanded Cuomo resign are now endorsing him for New York mayor
The steady stream of powerful figures going back to endorse the man they once demanded resign has shocked many New Yorkers, ...
Brad Lander, a candidate used to getting arrested, shakes up New York’s mayoral race
Many in the city’s Democratic political circles suggested the arrest was a last-ditch push for attention by Lander’s campaign ...
In New York City, it’s a squeaky-tight Democratic dogfight
For Democratic Party malaise in the age of Donald Trump, proposed cures are a dime a dozen. But a couple of ideas stand out.
How New York City’s Shattered Political Culture Made Cuomo’s Comeback Possible
For decades, New York politics was defined by party machines, yes, but also a hyper-engaged voting public. Now, with the end ...
Cuomo and Mamdani tear into each other in final New York City mayoral debate
Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani bitterly clashed over age and experience Thursday in the final debate before New York City’s ...
New York Dem accused of ‘staged’ arrest after being released by federal authorities within hours
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who is running for mayor of New York City, is being held up as a hero by progressives, ...
Breaking down New York City’s ranked choice voting system
New York City Democrats will choose their nominee for mayor in next week’s primary election. The city uses ranked choice ...