As Mayor Bill de Blasio visited the jail for the first time in four years, federal officials signaled a lack of faith in the city’s ability to manage the troubled complex. Source: New York Times
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Sherwood Boehlert, a G.O.P Moderate in the House, Dies at 84
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
A champion of environmentalism who chided climate-change skeptics, he was among the last of the relatively progressive Rockefeller Republicans. Source: New York Times
After Adams Criticizes the Left, New York Democrats Try to Clear the Air
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Representatives Nydia Velázquez reminded Eric Adams to treat everyone with respect, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez echoed her comments. 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
New York Loses House Seat After Coming Up 89 People Short on Census
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
New population figures released on Monday confirmed that after the latest census, New York would lose a congressional seat, but only by the narrowest of margins. Source: New York Times
Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Staunch Conservative, Will Run for N.Y. Governor
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2021
Mr. Zeldin, an avid supporter of former President Donald Trump who voted to overturn the results of November’s election, said that to “save New York, Andrew Cuomo’s gotta go.” Source: New York Times
New York Republican Claudia Tenney Wins Final House Seat
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
Claudia Tenney, a Republican from Central New York, regained a seat she lost in 2018 after a judge ruled that her 109-vote victory was legitimate. Source: New York Times
A Trump-Supporting Congresswoman in New York City Stands Her Ground
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Representative Nicole Malliotakis represents Staten Island, where new Republican voters out-registered Democrats during the Trump administration. Source: New York Times
Ocasio-Cortez Says She Is a Sexual Assault Survivor
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
“I haven’t told many people that in my life,” the Democratic congresswoman said of the revelation, which came during a harrowing recounting of her experiences amid the Capitol riot. 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
How Republicans in N.Y. Are Responding to the Election
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
Many of New York State’s top Republicans have stayed largely silent about President Trump’s refusal to concede. Source: New York Times
Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeping G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2020
Representative John Katko, a moderate Republican, defeated Dana Balter in a Central New York district where Democrats outnumber Republicans. Source: New York Times
Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeps G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2020
Rep. John Katko, a moderate Republican, defeated Dana Balter in a Central New York district where Democrats outnumber Republicans. Source: New York Times
Torres and Jones Win and Will Become 1st Gay Black Members of Congress
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
Ritchie Torres and Mondaire Jones defeated token Republican challengers in overwhelmingly Democratic House districts in New York. Source: New York Times
Incumbent Democrats Win in N.J. House Races; Van Drew Is Narrowly Ahead
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Voter turnout was on track to set records, complicating the counting process. Mail ballots may be counted for up to a week after the election. Source: New York Times