The cosmetics heir has pumped at least $11 million into efforts to elect Representative Lee Zeldin, a Republican, as governor of New York. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo, Once New York’s No. 1 Democrat, Is Doing Little to Help His Party
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2022
As New York Democrats battle to retain power, Andrew M. Cuomo has used most of his multimillion-dollar campaign war chest to resurrect his image, not help candidates. Source: New York Times
A Group Raised Money to Push Adams’s Agenda. Much of It Went to One Man.
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2022
A political action committee has given more money to its founder and his charter school than to candidates aligned with Mayor Eric Adams. Source: New York Times
Clinton, Obama and DeSantis Lend Star Power to Tight N.Y. Races
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2022
A high-profile display of Republican and Democratic efforts illustrates how many of the state’s races have become unexpectedly close, including the governor’s race. Source: New York Times
Zeldin Campaign Investigated Over Charge of Coordinating With Super PACs
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2022
A State Board of Elections investigation was stalled when two Republican board members were absent from a vote to request subpoena power. Source: New York Times
Hochul Outpaces Zeldin in Cash Race, but Super PACs Help His Cause
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul has used her fund-raising edge to spend more than $1.5 million a week since Labor Day on an aggressive television ad campaign. Source: New York Times
As Trump’s Legal Woes Mount, So Do Financial Pressures on Him
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2022
The lawsuit filed by New York’s attorney general is the latest indication of how an array of investigations is affecting the former president’s business and personal wealth. Source: New York Times
Outside Money Floods New York Congressional Races
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2022
Super PACs have spent about $9 million to try to influence the Aug. 23 congressional primaries in New York, more than three times the amount spent in 2018. Source: New York Times
The 2 Political Operatives at the Center of a New Jersey Murder Mystery
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2022
As Sean Caddle has now admitted, sinister plots were more than just idle fantasy to him. Source: New York Times
Hochul Amassed a Campaign Fortune. Here's Who it Came From.
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s record-setting $21.6 million in donations flowed from a who’s who of New York’s special interests. Source: New York Times
Lev Parnas: Altruist or Schemer? 2 Views as Trial Begins
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2021
Was Lev Parnas a businessman who cared about energy independence and marijuana legalization? Or a conniver who flouted campaign finance laws? Source: New York Times
Where’s Eric Adams? Meeting Donors, From the Hamptons to the Vineyard.
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2021
Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is rushing to raise $5 million for the general election in November. Source: New York Times
Who Do the Billionaires Want for Mayor? Follow Their Money.
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2021
Ultrawealthy donors have given $16 million to super PACs dedicated to the New York City mayor’s race. Half of that money has gone to three moderate candidates. Source: New York Times
Shaun Donovan Has the Résumé and the Money. He Just Needs the Votes.
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
In running for mayor of New York, Mr. Donovan is arguing that his leadership experience offers what the city needs in a time of crisis. Source: New York Times
Most of Scott Stringer's Supporters Have Fled. Not the Teachers' Union
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
The United Federation of Teachers is boosting Mr. Stringer’s embattled campaign with an advertising blitz. Source: New York Times