Because of the downpour, candidates for New York City mayor pressed their cases to voters at churches and bars, instead of in parks and on street corners. Source: New York Times
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Think Your Weekend Plans Were Ruined? Try Being a Mayoral Candidate.
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2021
Because of the downpour, candidates for New York City mayor pressed their cases to voters at churches and bars, instead of in parks and on street corners. Source: New York Times
As Yang’s New York Ties Are Questioned, He Cites Anti-Asian Bias
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2021
Mr. Yang, who is seeking to make history as the city’s first Asian American mayor, says anti-Asian sentiment has crept into the campaign. Source: New York Times
Dianne Morales Tries to Calm a Sudden Crisis in Her Campaign
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
Two staff members have quit, two have been fired and four others involved in a unionization drive have been terminated. Source: New York Times
How the Candidates for N.Y.C. Mayor Plan to Improve Transit
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
Eight leading mayoral candidates share their ideas and plans for public transit. Source: New York Times
G.O.P. Rivals Trade Insults in Chaotic N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, yelled at each other repeatedly during the free-wheeling virtual debate. Source: New York Times
How the G.O.P. Primary for Mayor Turned 2 Friends Into Bitter Rivals
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Two long-shots, Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, are in a heated fight to be their party’s nominee. Source: New York Times
How to Vote in the New York City Mayoral Primary on June 22
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
New Yorkers hoping to select candidates for mayor and a range of other offices must first make sure they can vote. The deadline to register is this Friday, May 28. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Believes in New York and Himself. Is That Enough?
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Mr. Yang has brought political star power and a dose of optimism to the New York City mayor’s race. But his gaps in knowledge about how the city functions have led to the perception among critics that he is out…
Who’s Winning the New York Mayor’s Race? Even Pollsters Are Confused.
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2021
The city’s new system of ranked-choice voting, along with a crowded field of Democrats, has complicated efforts to do comprehensive voter surveys. Source: New York Times
The End of Online Classes
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2021
Masks will still be required, and schools will follow social-distancing guidelines, but vaccinations are not yet mandatory. Source: New York Times
The Post-Embarrassment Media Campaign of Andrew Yang
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
He once called himself the opposite of Trump. But he is another test of the theory that in politics, there’s no such thing as bad publicity. Source: New York Times
New York City Mayor’s Race Intensifies
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
The temperature on the campaign trail is rising as the primary race enters its final month. Source: New York Times
Candidates Escalate Attacks as Mayoral Race Enters Final Month
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
With less than a month before the June 22 primary, Democratic candidates are trying to steal momentum from the perceived front-runners, Eric Adams and Andrew Yang. Source: New York Times
Adams Gets Boost With Latino Voters: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
Adriano Espaillat, who had backed Scott Stringer, switched to supporting Eric Adams, while Andrew Yang had a rocky week on the campaign trail. Source: New York Times