Andrew Yang favors a modified version of universal basic income that would provide payments of about $2,000 to a half million of the poorest New Yorkers. Source: New York Times
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Wall Street Favorite Raises $5 Million in Race for New York Mayor
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
New York’s business community is coalescing behind Raymond J. McGuire, an ex-Wall Street executive, but the support may turn off some left-leaning voters. Source: New York Times
Can Andrew Yang Make It in New York City Politics?
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
Mr. Yang has name recognition, fund-raising ability and some different ideas on how to run a government. How will that play in a city ravaged by the pandemic? Source: New York Times
Superheroes and an Indoor Fund-Raiser: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
With a big fund-raising deadline this week, the New York City mayoral candidates are under pressure to reach benchmarks that would qualify them for matching funds. Source: New York Times
What Schumer’s Rise to Senate Majority Leader Means for New York
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2021
Senator Chuck Schumer is poised to become the state’s first Senate majority leader, putting New York in position to reap the benefits. Source: New York Times
How New York’s Representatives Voted After the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2021
When the state’s representatives and senators in Washington returned, four voted to sustain objections to the presidential election. Source: New York Times
Rep. Max Rose Launches Exploratory Bid to Run for N.Y.C. Mayor
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2020
The congressman, who lost his re-election bid last month, is casting himself as a blunt populist who would end New York’s cycle of “broken politics.” Source: New York Times
Is Andrew Yang Running for N.Y.C. Mayor? All Signs Point to Yes
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
The former Democratic presidential candidate is meeting with New York City power brokers and telling them he intends to enter the race to succeed Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Rep. Max Rose Moves Toward Entering New York City Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
The Staten Island Democrat, coming off a re-election loss, filed paperwork indicating that he is set to enter an already crowded field. Source: New York Times
How a Brooklyn Sisterhood of Black Women Became National Power Brokers
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2020
Ten years ago, the Olori Sisterhood was a small-time “political sorority.” Now they’re ready for a seat at the table. Source: New York Times
Democrats Claim Veto-Proof Majority in N.Y. Senate, Pressuring Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2020
Democrats in New York bucked the national trend on down-ballot races, and could pursue progressive initiatives without fear of a veto. Source: New York Times
Democratic Leaders in Brooklyn Mingled at a Party. Few Wore Masks.
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2020
As New York reinstitutes tough virus restrictions, local Democratic leaders had to apologize for socializing at a birthday party without masks. Source: New York Times
Who Will Succeed Mayor de Blasio? N.Y.C.’s Future May Ride on the Answer
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
Next year’s mayoral election will decide who will steer New York City through a difficult recovery from the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Even Without Peter King, G.O.P. Retains His House Seat in New York
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
Andrew Garbarino, a Republican state assemblyman, defeated Jackie Gordon, overcoming a Democratic edge in voter enrollment. Source: New York Times
Rep. Max Rose Loses to Nicole Malliotakis as Republicans Take Back N.Y.C. Seat
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2020
Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican state assemblywoman, flipped a district that is considered the most conservative in New York City. Source: New York Times