In a letter to President Biden on Friday, several Democrats said New York City “cannot be trusted” to manage the jail complex, which has descended into chaos. Source: New York Times
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Members of Congress Urge Biden to Intervene at Rikers, as de Blasio Plans Visit
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
In a letter to the president on Friday, several Democrats said New York City “cannot be trusted” to manage the jail, which has descended into chaos. Source: New York Times
FEMA agrees to cover Covid-19 costs for NYC public hospitals.
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2021
The agency increased its contribution after an initial decision to reimburse only $260 million of the health system’s request for nearly $900 million. Source: New York Times
Rivals Mock Andrew Yang: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2021
Andrew Yang’s visit to a “bodega” drew digs from other contenders, and his entry in the New York City’s race seemed to shake up the contest. Source: New York Times
NYPD Concludes James Kobel Wrote Racist Rants
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
The official, James F. Kobel, who will now face a departmental trial, filed for retirement as the inquiry was winding down. 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
New York State Election Results: What We Know Today
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Republicans were ahead in key congressional races in the state, with mail-in ballots yet to be counted. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Anti-Harassment Official Accused of Racist Rants
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
The official was relieved of his command after City Council investigators amassed evidence that he posted vitriolic messages online under the name “Clouseau.” 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
After 6 Weeks, Victors Are Declared in 2 N.Y. Congressional Primaries
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2020
Representative Carolyn Maloney and Councilman Ritchie Torres won in New York City after a Democratic primary that raised concerns about mail-in voting. Source: New York Times
What the Bronx ‘Bible Belt’ Election Results Tell Us
By Gotham Rex on July 10, 2020
Will older, socially conservative voters care so much about culture-war issues in the midst of a pandemic? Source: New York Times
Insurgent Wave in New York Pushes Old Guard Democrats Aside
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2020
Three insurgent candidates were poised to win their congressional primaries in New York, hinting at a broad directional change for the party. Source: New York Times
Engel Falls Behind as Insurgent Wave Upends House Primaries in N.Y.
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2020
Following the 2018 success of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, three progressive Democrats took commanding leads in their primaries. Source: New York Times