Some candidates in the Democratic primary want to cut $1 billion or more from the police budget, while others have more moderate proposals, frustrating activists. Source: New York Times
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Andrew Yang, Looking for Endorsement, Offends Gay Democratic Club
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
Participants described Mr. Yang’s remarks as offensive, saying that even as members of the club wanted to discuss policy issues, he mentioned gay bars. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Wins Endorsement from Left-Wing Rival Carlos Menchaca
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2021
Carlos Menchaca, who bowed out of the New York City mayoral race last month, endorsed his former opponent. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Pandemic Book Leads to an Investigation
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2021
Gov. Cuomo is already weathering investigations into his professional conduct and personal behavior — and now his work as an author will be scrutinized as well. Source: New York Times
Ray McGuire Wants to Show He’s Not Just the Wall Street Candidate
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
Mr. McGuire has landed endorsements from Representative Gregory W. Meeks and three hip-hop giants as his campaign for New York mayor enters a crucial phase. Source: New York Times
Yang Lands Last Place on Ballot: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
The ballot order for the June 22 New York mayoral primary was decided by lottery, not alphabetical order, but Andrew Yang will still appear last. Source: New York Times
Dark Money in the New York Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
This year’s election is shaping up to be the city’s first in which super PACs play a major role. Source: New York Times
How Carolyn Maloney Has Become the New Target of NY's Ascendant Left
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2021
Justice Democrats, a left-wing group that fueled the rise of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is backing Rana Abdelhamid’s primary bid. Source: New York Times
10 Weeks to the Finish Line: The N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Heats Up
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2021
With the primary weeks away, candidates are sharpening their attacks, ramping up in-person events and preparing to spend the millions of dollars that they have stockpiled. Source: New York Times
‘Sense of Disappointment’ on the Left as the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Unfolds
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2021
Even as New York has veered toward the left, two more-moderate candidates, Andrew Yang and Eric Adams, lead the mayoral race. Source: New York Times
Yang Drives the Bus, Republicans Joust: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2021
The Democratic candidates vowed to stop Zooming and get out more, and a rap video earned mixed reviews. Source: New York Times
Yang and Adams Clash, Councilman Exits: 5 Takeaways from Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2021
The campaigns of Andrew Yang and Eric Adams exchanged harsh attacks, and Carlos Menchaca, a city councilman from Brooklyn, dropped out of the race for New York City mayor. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Is Up For Grabs, Poll Suggests
By Gotham Rex on March 24, 2021
Fifty percent of likely Democratic voters still don’t know whom they want to be the next mayor of New York, a poll found. Source: New York Times
A Father’s Gift to a Mayoral Candidate: A $1 Million Super PAC
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2021
Super PACs for two candidates raised millions of dollars to help their chances in the New York City mayor’s race. One, for Shaun Donovan, was bankrolled by his father. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul, Cuomo’s Loyal Lieutenant, Is Tested as Crisis Engulfs Him
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2021
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul would become New York’s first female governor if Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns or is removed from office amid sexual harassment allegations. Source: New York Times