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Bloomberg pours more cash into Cuomo super PAC, bringing his total contribution to $8.3M
A spokesperson for the super PAC, which is called Fix the City, did not comment on Bloomberg’s latest contribution. The money — and the flood of mailers and TV ads funded by i ...
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.
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Candidates cross-endorse, new anti-Cuomo TV ad hits the air as early voting under way
Early voting is underway and there are still three candidates in the race for New York City mayor trying to pull away in a contest that remains fluid — with presumed frontrunner Andrew Cuomo hoping to ...
In Trump’s tough-guy era, New York mayoral candidates peddle their mettle
Mayoral candidate Brad Lander, admired in New York politics for his policy chops and mocked for his lefty self-importance, ...