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New York City

4 takeaways from the first fundraising haul of the NYC mayor general election

Real estate donors are flocking to Eric Adams, and Zohran Mamdani gets love from out of state.

New York City

Suit: Thomas Donlon’s first NYPD conflict? Cops’ aggro social media use

The former interim commissioner alleges his attempts to root out corruption were blocked or ignored by City Hall – starting with a conversation about how police were tweeting.

News & Politics

González-Rojas files to run against Ramos

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas previously called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.”

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Andrew Cuomo dons a short-sleeved shirt, launches second NYC mayor campaign

After getting trounced in the Democratic primary, the former governor seems determined to shift his campaign style.

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Former LG Betsy McCaughey and former NYPD Commish Ray Kelly launch anti-Mamdani IE

A website for a related nonprofit was selling hats and t-shirts telling New Yorkers to say “NYet” to “Mamdani-ism.” But there’s some confusion about where the nonprofit stops and the political fundraising committee begins.

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Hochul, Delgado tout fundraising totals

The governor raised more than $4 million for her reelection in the most recent fundraising period, while Delgado has raised about $1.5 million.

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Mamdani promised to tax the rich. DSA is already mobilizing to make that happen.

In the People’s Republic of New York City, an empowered DSA is strategizing about how to convert electoral clout into state policy.

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For Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams is a different kind of rival

If Andrew Cuomo was more of a rarified cardboard box, Adams is a true street campaigner.

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New York City

City Council GOP's pro-Sliwa statement may run afoul of City Charter

There have been previous limits set on endorsements through Conflicts of Interest Board decisions.

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Take two: In southern Brooklyn, Chris McCreight running for Assembly again

Justin Brannan’s chief of staff is optimistic about a rematch against Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny.

News & Politics

WFP threatens to sue over potential switch to nonpartisan ‘jungle’ primary

The progressive third party said that a proposal to move to a nonpartisan primary election would likely violate the system of fusion voting laid out in the state constitution.

News & Politics

David Paterson weighs in on the NYC mayor’s race – again

The former governor has supported the majority of the major candidates at some point in this race.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Archive: 2025 NYC Democratic mayoral primary candidates who fell short

The comptroller, the former comptroller and the City Council speaker were among those who vied to be the Democratic nominee.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Exit poll: Public safety tops voter concerns, but NYC Dems reject policing-first approach

Despite safety concerns, criticisms that Zohran Mamdani would be soft on crime didn’t land, according to a poll from the Vera Institute’s political arm.

Heard Around Town

New York Immigration Coalition Action backs Mamdani for mayor

Murad Awawdeh, the head of the affiliated immigrant rights advocacy group said: “We’re ready for a new city and a new future.”

New York State

Ritchie Torres will not run for governor

Torres had flirted with a run against Gov. Kathy Hochul but decided against it after Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary.