An upstate arborist found what he believes is the state’s biggest tree in the town of Schaghticoke. He was ecstatic. Source: New York Times
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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
What We Learned from the NYC Mayoral Primary Election
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
Eric Adams paced the field, while Maya Wiley was in second and Kathryn Garcia in third. Andrew Yang fizzled and dropped out of the race. Source: New York Times
AOC Endorsed Maya Wiley, Ranked Scott Stringer Second
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2021
She also criticized Eric Adams, calling him “very Trumpian.” Source: New York Times
Scenes From the Final Day of Early Voting
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2021
The candidates make their last pitches, with Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia appearing together and Eric Adams denouncing gun violence. 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
What We Learned From the Final Sunday of Campaigning in Mayor's Race
By Gotham Rex on June 20, 2021
The leading Democratic candidates for mayor braved broiling heat as they visited churches, parks and barbecues in a last push before Tuesday’s primary. Source: New York Times
Scott Stringer Recruits Family to Campaign on Father's Day
By Gotham Rex on June 20, 2021
Mr. Stringer turned campaigning into a family affair on Sunday afternoon, when he, his wife and two sons canvassed on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Source: New York Times
Rising From Pandemic, New York Seeks a New Mayor to Face Looming Crises
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2021
Eric Adams is considered the front-runner in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, but the race is fluid enough that another candidate may win. Source: New York Times
How the Candidates for N.Y.C. Mayor Would Tackle Homelessness
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2021
In the Democratic primary’s last days, and with New York’s economy starting to regain its footing, a chronic problem gains new urgency. Source: New York Times
Candidates Clash Over New York City’s Future in Final Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
The eight contenders jousted over their policies on public safety, homelessness, education and mental illness with less than a week left in the campaign. Source: New York Times
Garcia Rakes in Donations: 5 Takeaways From the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2021
Eric Adams takes heat for a comment on schools, while Curtis Sliwa gets Rudy Giuliani’s endorsement for the Republican nomination. Source: New York Times
Early Voting Begins in Wide-Open Race for New York Mayor
By Gotham Rex on June 13, 2021
Voters seem most concerned about quality of life issues and public safety. They are also trying to figure out ranked-choice voting. Source: New York Times
New York Has a Housing Crisis. How Would the Mayoral Candidates Fix It?
By Gotham Rex on June 13, 2021
New York City’s affordability problems were laid bare by the pandemic. Mayoral candidates offer solutions, but steep political and logistical obstacles remain. Source: New York Times
Has New York Hit a Progressive Plateau? The Mayor’s Race Is a Key Test.
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2021
Concerns about crime are dominating the Democratic primary, and the party’s left wing has just started to coalesce. Source: New York Times