Mr. Schlossberg, the son of Caroline Kennedy, said the Democratic Party needed someone who could stand up to President Trump and his allies. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Trump, Donald J”
Trump Administration Returns to Supreme Court in Food Stamp Fight
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2025
But the administration indicated it might not be necessary, as Congress moved toward a deal to fund the government. Source: New York Times
New York State Officials Approve Proposal for Controversial Underwater Gas Pipeline
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2025
The contentious proposal, previously rebuffed by state regulators who expressed environmental concerns, was deemed acceptable on Friday. Source: New York Times
Letitia James’s Lawyers Say Fraud Case Against Her Was Fueled by Trump’s Animus
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2025
The argument came in a motion seeking to dismiss the case against her, citing a laundry list of statements President Trump has made about New York’s attorney general over the past six years. Source: New York Times
New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2025
The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Wants to Tax the Rich. Can He Persuade State Leaders?
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2025
After an impressive victory, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now must find funds for his programs. His push for higher taxes puts Gov. Kathy Hochul, who faces a re-election fight, in a tough spot. Source: New York Times
Trump vs. Mamdani: President Sees a Capable Foil in New York’s Next Mayor
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2025
President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker. Source: New York Times
Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey’s Next Governor, Says She Has a Mandate to Lead
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2025
Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, defeated her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, by 13 points as voter turnout surged. Source: New York Times
Scenes From the N.Y.C. Mayoral Election
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2025
A contentious election that gained worldwide attention drew droves of voters from brownstone Brooklyn to suburban Staten Island. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Marches to City Hall on Final Campaign Day Before Election
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the New York City mayoral race, marched under the bridge’s arches with elected officials, holding a banner that said, “Our Time Is Now.” Source: New York Times
Lawsuit Plunges New York Into the National Gerrymandering Fight
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2025
A suit filed by an election law firm contends that the state’s 11th Congressional District, represented by a Republican, is drawn in a way that disenfranchises Black and Latino voters. Source: New York Times
Vance Criticizes Mamdani’s Comments About Islamophobia After 9/11
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2025
Zohran Mamdani said the vice president’s attack on social media was one in a series of “cheap jokes about Islamophobia.” Source: New York Times
Alvin Bragg, Seeking Re-election, Is Not Mentioning His Best-Known Case
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2025
He is the only prosecutor to convict a president. But mentioning Donald Trump to him on the campaign trail is a conversation stopper. Source: New York Times
Trump Drives Canadians Away From Western New York
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2025
The presence of Canadian visitors in Western New York has dropped off since the start of the year following tensions between Washington and Ottawa. Source: New York Times
Trump’s Threat to Hudson River Tunnels Becomes Focus of New Jersey Election
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2025
The president announced he had “terminated” the Gateway project. The Democratic candidate for governor quickly seized on the issue and tied her opponent to Mr. Trump. Source: New York Times