A slew of influential Jewish leaders endorsed Mr. Yang, motivated by one overriding issue: “Yeshivas, yeshivas, yeshivas.” Source: New York Times
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Husband of Mayor Lovely Warren Is Arrested in Rochester, N.Y.
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
Timothy Granison’s arrest was the latest crisis for the re-election campaign of Mayor Lovely Warren of Rochester, N.Y., who suggested the investigation was part of a conspiracy against her. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Don't Want Another Virtual Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
Democratic candidates are pushing back on plans to have another online debate, saying New Yorkers “deserve and need to see the candidates debate in person.” Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Has ‘50 Ideas’ and One Goal: To Make History as Mayor
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Ms. Wiley has unveiled an array of policies to fight inequality as she seeks to become the first woman elected mayor of New York. Can she break out of the pack? Source: New York Times
How Eric Adams, Mayoral Candidate, Mixed Money and Political Ambition
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2021
Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, has called money the “enemy of politics.” But his fund-raising has repeatedly pushed the boundaries of campaign-finance and ethics laws. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Lands Major Endorsement From Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2021
Mr. Jeffries, New York’s top House Democrat, said he intended to engage in significant efforts on Ms. Wiley’s behalf, including making campaign appearances with her. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Keep Focus on Crime After a Feisty Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Back on the campaign trail, the leading Democrats traded barbs over their competing visions for public safety. Source: New York Times
Rash of MTA Subway Attacks Raise Worries With Service Set to Return
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Hours after mayoral candidates clashed over how to address crime in the transit system, the police reported a series of early-morning assaults. Source: New York Times
Candidates Clash Over Future of New York in First Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
The eight Democrats competing to win the June 22 primary presented divergent views on how to lead the city in a sometimes acerbic debate. Source: New York Times
Stringer Welcomes Investigation Into Abuse Allegations
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
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Five Takeaways From the First Debate in the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Andrew Yang behaved, and was attacked, like a front-runner. Maya Wiley came out swinging. And all eight candidates tried to stand out in an awkward virtual debate format. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Divided on Calls to 'Defund the Police'
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Andrew Yang and Eric Adams, the two leading candidates roundly rejected the strategy. Maya Wiley said she would redirect some of the money destined for police to alternative strategies. Source: New York Times
Why Sexual Misconduct Is Unforgivable but Corruption Is Overlooked
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Two candidates in the New York race for mayor have been accused of wrongdoing. One has been urged to drop out of the race; the other is gaining strength. Source: New York Times
Crime and Controversy: Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The two-hour debate is unfolding in a moment of economic uncertainty for New York City, and against a backdrop of a spike in gun violence. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The two-hour debate is unfolding in a moment of economic uncertainty for New York City, and against a backdrop of a spike in gun violence. Source: New York Times