Candidates sparred over their subway smarts and did some virtual dancing, while the former sanitation commissioner got support from influential women. Source: New York Times
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New York Mayoral Candidates Weigh How Hard to Hit Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
The feud between Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo has hurt New York City, but Mr. Cuomo’s recent troubles may alter the dynamic for the next mayor. Source: New York Times
Why These 2 N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Are on a Collision Course
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, and Ray McGuire, a former Citi executive, have become fast rivals in the New York City mayoral race. Source: New York Times
5 Takeaways From the NYC Mayor’s Race: Bagel Orders and Vaccine Appointments
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
A former City Council speaker decides not to run, and a current city comptroller becomes the first leading candidate to get the coronavirus vaccine. Source: New York Times
Super PACs Are Raising Millions to Sway the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on February 19, 2021
Groups representing big business are already working to influence the contest, while a new organization hopes to push the crowded field of candidates to the left. Source: New York Times
Zoom Fatigue on the Campaign Trail: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2021
The candidates in New York City can barely keep up with a dizzying schedule of online forums. One candidate joins from his closet. Source: New York Times
NYC Mayoral Campaign: Yang Hires Woman Who Once Disparaged Him
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2021
The new campaign co-manager, Sasha Neha Ahuja, criticized the candidate in 2019 after he was accused of gender discrimination, writing, “Wish I could say it was unbelievable.” Source: New York Times
Is the Mayor of an Exclusive Hamptons Enclave a Squatter?
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2021
Mayor Jesse Warren’s landlord happens to be one of his predecessors. He says a political rivalry is the reason he’s getting kicked out. Source: New York Times
Ray McGuire Has It All. He Still Wants to Be NYC Mayor.
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2021
Raymond McGuire has lived a grand New York life, conquering Wall Street and kibitzing with Steve Martin. But in his campaign for mayor, he is eager to reach beyond his wealthy supporters. Source: New York Times
Shaun Donovan's First TV Ad Campaign Features Obama
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Shaun Donovan, a former White House budget director, is rolling out his TV ad campaign and hoping his background in Washington will help him emerge from a crowded pack of candidates. Source: New York Times
No More Playing Nice: 5 Highlights From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
The candidates make stronger attacks against one another, as a Republican enters the race hoping to court Hispanic voters. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Share New York Moments
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
People running for the office have always faced questions about how much of a New Yorker they are. Here’s what some of the current crop said. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Says He Has Tested Positive for the Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
Mr. Yang, a New York mayoral candidate who had suspended in-person events after a campaign staff member had tested positive, said he was experiencing mild symptoms. Source: New York Times
Who’s the Front-Runner? 5 Takeaways From the First Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
Questions about the Yang campaign’s treatment of women and Citigroup’s role in the mortgage crisis created moments of friction among the New York City contenders. Source: New York Times
First Candidate Drops Out of Crowded N.Y.C. Mayor Race
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
Zach Iscol says he’ll now run for comptroller, but there are still roughly 30 candidates seeking to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times