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Most Borough Presidents Races Still Too Close to Call, Latest Preliminary Count Shows

July 3, 2021, 12:37 a.m.July 7, 2021, 12:32 p.m.

Mark Murphy appears to be far ahead in the Staten Island Democratic primary. But all the rest of the contests across the city likely will hinge on yet-to-be tabulated absentee ballots, ranked-choice figures the Board of Elections released late Friday indicate.

Campaign 2021

Andrew Yang Launches Absentee Ballot Lawsuit, Heralding More Legal Action

June 24, 2021, 9:45 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:57 a.m.

The ex-mayoral hopeful filed a pre-emptive suit before conceding Tuesday. The move signaled a potential onslaught of challenges in a primary featuring a record number of candidates and ranked choice voting’s debut.

Staten Island

New Baseball Team Coming to Staten Island, But With a $8 Million Slam to Taxpayers

June 24, 2021, 6:14 p.m.June 24, 2021, 6:14 p.m.

A team from the quirky Atlantic League is on deck to replace the defunct Staten Island Yankees. In the meantime, the city is promising to overhaul Richmond County Bank Ballpark, near the St. George Ferry Terminal.

Campaign 2021

Borough President Races Yield No Clear Wins as Ranked Choice Counts, Absentee Ballots Await

June 23, 2021, 2:03 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

Almost all of the borough president races across the city were still neck and neck as of early Wednesday. It likely will be weeks before winners emerge. On Staten Island, a last-minute endorsement by ex-President Trump spurred a potential upset.

Campaign 2021

Democratic and GOP Candidates Rage Against the Staten Island Political Machines

June 17, 2021, 7:41 p.m.June 17, 2021, 7:41 p.m.

A nod from the local GOP or Democratic Party once usually spelled primary success for Staten Island candidates. But now, contenders on both sides of the aisle are running proudly without party backing — and are raising enough cash to compete.

Campaign 2021

These Council Want To Be NYC’s Next Borough Presidents. How Do Their Records Stack Up?

June 16, 2021, 10:32 p.m.June 16, 2021, 10:32 p.m.

A borough president is a potentially powerful “mini-mayor” — influencing land use and holding sway over community boards, grants to local groups and more. Current and recent of the City Council are in the running in every borough — and going head-to-head in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. All of the current […]

Campaign 2021

Staten Island Building Bust Makes New Breed of Candidates Skeptical of Big Real Estate

June 13, 2021, 8:15 p.m.June 14, 2021, 6:07 p.m.

Some office-seekers in the city’s most conservative borough are targeting development plans after megaprojects with Manhattan views get mired in delays and flops. The disputes echo issues playing out in Council races across the city.

Campaign 2021

Where’s Vito? Staten Island’s Fossella is Largely MIA for his Comeback Campaign

June 2, 2021, 8:36 p.m.June 3, 2021, 1:50 p.m.

The ex-U.S. rep is vying to become borough president years after leaving Congress under a cloud. But he’s running a stealth campaign — and not talking about stints as a ed foreign agent and bill collector.

Campaign 2021

Republican Mayoral Debate Takeaways: Mateo and Sliwa Shout It Out

May 26, 2021, 9:21 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:45 p.m.

GOP hopefuls Fernando Mateo and Curtis Sliwa used their biggest campaign stage yet to loudly fling insults for an hour, but found some areas of agreement — besides their mutual disdain.

Brooklyn

Southern Brooklyn’s Ongoing COVID Suffering Shows Toll of Disinformation and Disconnection

May 26, 2021, 6:48 p.m.May 27, 2021, 10:27 a.m.

City Council candidates in Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay strive to fill the void left by shut-down community centers relied on by older people and those who don’t speak English.

Clifford Michel

Most Borough Presidents Races Still Too Close to Call, Latest Preliminary Count Shows

Andrew Yang Launches Absentee Ballot Lawsuit, Heralding More Legal Action

New Baseball Team Coming to Staten Island, But With a $8 Million Slam to Taxpayers

Borough President Races Yield No Clear Wins as Ranked Choice Counts, Absentee Ballots Await

Democratic and GOP Candidates Rage Against the Staten Island Political Machines

These Council Want To Be NYC’s Next Borough Presidents. How Do Their Records Stack Up?

Staten Island Building Bust Makes New Breed of Candidates Skeptical of Big Real Estate

Where’s Vito? Staten Island’s Fossella is Largely MIA for his Comeback Campaign

Republican Mayoral Debate Takeaways: Mateo and Sliwa Shout It Out

Southern Brooklyn’s Ongoing COVID Suffering Shows Toll of Disinformation and Disconnection

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