Elected leaders and voters in New York remain split over the ranked-choice system, but officials in Washington and elsewhere like the results. Source: New York Times
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Video of Man Tasered on Subway Raises Questions About Policing
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2021
A video of a violent arrest raised questions about balancing a push to enforce laws in the subway against concerns about police abuses. Source: New York Times
Cuomo and Adams Make First Appearance Since Primary Win
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
Eric Adams’s appearance with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, like his visit to the White House on Monday, was centered on combating gun violence. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams’s Win Is a ‘Watershed Moment’ for Black Leaders in New York
By Gotham Rex on July 13, 2021
Black candidates are poised to occupy some of New York’s top elected offices, including those of mayor, public advocate and two of the city’s five district attorneys. Source: New York Times
Biden Seeks to Confront Crime While Supporting Police Reform
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2021
A meeting with mayors and police chiefs was meant to show that the president is aggressively confronting gun violence. But he also risks alienating liberals pushing for criminal justice reform. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams in the Limelight
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2021
The nominee for mayor sent a message to Democrats around the country during Sunday talk show appearances. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Has Plans for New York, Beyond Public Safety
By Gotham Rex on July 10, 2021
Mr. Adams, the Democratic mayoral nominee, has stances on policing, transportation and education that suggest a shift from Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Why Voters Favored Centrists in the New York City Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley both conceded to Eric Adams in the mayor’s race. Progressives had hoped that a left-leaning candidate would win. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams, Once a Political Outsider, Conquers the Inside Game
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2021
Mr. Adams won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City by portraying himself as a working-class politician who understood the concerns of average New Yorkers. Source: New York Times
Garcia and Wiley Concede in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2021
Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley both sought to become the first woman elected mayor of New York City. They finished behind Eric Adams in the Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Wins Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
Mr. Adams held off Kathryn Garcia after a count of 118,000 absentee ballots saw his substantial lead on primary night narrow to a single percentage point. Source: New York Times
What to Expect From Tuesday’s Vote Tally in the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
The new results should include most of the roughly 125,000 Democratic absentee ballots that were not included in last week’s count. Source: New York Times
More Results Expected in the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
Two weeks after New York City residents cast ballots, elections officials are edging closer to a complete count. Source: New York Times
Absentee Ballots May Determine if Eric Adams Wins Mayor's Race
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2021
The tallying of more than 125,000 absentee ballots will determine whether Eric Adams retains his lead in the Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
In Chaotic Mayor’s Race, It’s All Down to the Absentee Ballots
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2021
The Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, now a tight race among Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley, will be decided by absentee ballots. Source: New York Times