Jim McGreevey and Andrew Cuomo are each competing for mayor against left-leaning opponents, setting up an odd symmetry in the races to lead cities on opposite banks of the Hudson River. Source: New York Times
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For the First Time in the Mayor’s Race, Cuomo Campaigns at a Mosque
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2025
Andrew M. Cuomo, who has faced criticism for bypassing mosques as he seeks to become mayor, spoke of New York as a beacon of opportunity during an appearance in the Bronx. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Meets Bloomberg, Once a Sworn Foe, for a ‘Cordial’ Discussion
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2025
Michael R. Bloomberg, who spent $8 million trying to torpedo Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary bid, advised him on how to fill key City Hall positions. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Says He Will Apologize for Calling the N.Y.P.D. Racist in 2020
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who won the mayoral primary, said the department was racist and homophobic in a social media post. Source: New York Times
Can a New York City Mayoral Candidate Be Taken Off the Ballot?
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2025
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
NYC Elections Board Rejects Council’s Push to Keep Housing Measures Off Ballot
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2025
The City Council, which would lose some power if the measures were approved, had argued that the ballot language was not clear enough to put before voters. Source: New York Times
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
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