A judge affirmed a Board of Elections decision that it was too late for Jim Walden to be taken off the New York City mayoral ballot. The same would be true for other candidates. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, Mayors”
Curtis Sliwa Vows to Stay in Mayor’s Race, Despite Push to Clear Field
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2025
Business leaders who hope Mr. Sliwa, the Republican nominee for New York City mayor, will suspend his campaign may find themselves disappointed: “No, no, no. A thousand times no,” he said. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Holds Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race, Times/Siena Poll Finds
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the New York City mayoral race, is way ahead of his three rivals, but his lead would diminish considerably if the field shrank to a two-man race. Source: New York Times
Bernie Sanders to Host Zohran Mamdani at Fighting Oligarchy Event in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2025
Mr. Sanders appeared with the Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York City at a town hall in Brooklyn on Saturday night as part of his Fighting Oligarchy tour. Source: New York Times
A Mayor in Disrepute Saved by an Ambassadorship. The Year Was 1950.
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2025
Eric Adams would not be the first to leave Gracie Mansion for an embassy. William O’Dwyer did it decades ago. Source: New York Times
Adams Insists He’s Running for Mayor Despite Saudi Ambassadorship Talks
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2025
The discussions were said to be part of an effort to consolidate opposition to Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for mayor, but appeared to be fading on Friday. Source: New York Times
Why Zohran Mamdani’s Boss in the Legislature Refuses to Endorse Him
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2025
Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support. Source: New York Times
Donors Push Mamdani to Maximum Fund-Raising Cap in Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign says it has hit the $8 million spending cap, a sign of the Democrat’s support, especially among small-dollar donors in New York City. Source: New York Times
How the Israel-Hamas War Could Shape the New York City Mayoral Race
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2024
Mayor Eric Adams is a strong supporter of Israel. One of his primary opponents, Brad Lander, the comptroller, calls himself a “progressive Zionist.” Source: New York Times
Adams’s Re-election Bid Fueled by Real Estate Titans and Out-of-Towners
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2023
The mayor has raised $1.3 million for re-election since January, relying on many wealthy donors from New York City and beyond. Source: New York Times
Six Charged With Organizing Illegal Donations to Adams’s 2021 Campaign
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2023
One defendant knew Mayor Eric Adams when they were police officers. Prosecutors did not accuse the mayor of knowing about what they called a scheme to acquire thousands of dollars in extra public matching funds. Source: New York Times
Scott Stringer Sues for Defamation Over Sexual Assault Claim
By Gotham Rex on December 12, 2022
Mr. Stringer, the former New York City comptroller, said that a woman’s claims of sexual assault were lies and caused “irreparable harm” as he ran for mayor. Source: New York Times
A Times Square Hotel Was Set To Become Affordable Housing. Then the Union Stepped In.
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
An influential hotel workers’ union is flexing its power at a key moment in the city’s recovery, affecting major projects from casinos to homeless shelters. Source: New York Times
Tony Isidore, Galvanizing Adman, Is Dead at 89
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2022
With arresting ad campaigns, he helped promote the New York Urban Coalition (“Give a Damn”) and the re-election of Mayor John V. Lindsay (“I Made Mistakes”). Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Raises $850,000 for Re-election in 2025
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams has traveled across the country to court donors, receiving contributions from casino and sports betting executives. Source: New York Times