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Campaign 2021

Upstarts Press 1.6 Million NYC Voters to Switch to Democratic Party to Sway Mayoral Primary

Jan. 21, 2021, 9:10 p.m.Jan. 22, 2021, 5:22 p.m.

THE CITY’s analysis of voter registrations show a vast pool of Republicans and others who have until Feb. 14 to sign up to have a say in the June 22 primary. Efforts seek to blunt growing influence of Democratic Socialists and others on the left.

Campaign 2021

‘Hitler’ Flap Puts Spotlight on Staten Island Borough President Race, a Contest Without a Democrat

Jan. 14, 2021, 9:55 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:48 a.m.

Two very different Republicans are running for the office, a seat held by the GOP since 1990. Among them: A Malliotakis ally whose inflammatory comments spurred a viral video — and an apology.

Politics

Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Faces Backlash After ing GOP Bid to Overturn Biden Win

Jan. 7, 2021, 9:38 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:47 a.m.

Some observers say that after less than a week in office she may be vulnerable to a challenge in 2022. Others believe her pro-Trump stand could help cement her power in the conservative heart of her district.

Trump istration

NYC Congressional Reps Describe ‘Sheer Insanity’ as Insurrectionists Stormed Capitol

Jan. 6, 2021, 8:59 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:47 a.m.

Reps. Ritchie Torres, Grace Meng and Nydia Velazquez detail being thrust into the frightening chaos on a day when the final stamp on Joe Biden’s election got stampeded by rioters acting in the name of Donald Trump, a son of Queens.

Campaign 2021

Brian Benjamin Comptroller Campaign Ditches Dollars THE CITY Questioned

Jan. 5, 2021, 10:42 p.m.Jan. 5, 2021, 10:42 p.m.

A vow to relinquish a pool of 23 contributions leaves lingering questions about pursuit of $8-to-$1 public matching funds — including from security guards asking how donations got made in their names.

Campaign 2021

Three Men Gave $250 Each to a Candidate for City Comptroller — and Say They Never Heard of Him

Jan. 4, 2021, 9:19 p.m.Jan. 5, 2021, 11:03 p.m.

Brian Benjamin’s campaign promised to review nearly two dozen donations worth potential thousands in public matching funds after THE CITY raised questions. One of the contributions came in the name of a 2-year-old boy.

Development

Stuck Waterfront Ferris Wheel Plan Takes Center Stage in Staten Island Political Races

Dec. 15, 2020, 8:34 p.m.Dec. 15, 2020, 8:34 p.m.

The unbuilt wheel has enjoyed the unfettered of virtually all of the borough’s politicians. But the current class of City Council candidates is split — echoing development battles waged from Amazon to Industry City.

Uncategorized

Staten Island’s Indoor Dining Fight Exposes Borough’s North-South Divide

Dec. 7, 2020, 11:28 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:47 a.m.

On the north side of Staten Island, which was hit hard by the coronavirus in the spring, struggling small businesses still see the need to follow government health mandates. In the south, a rebellion is brewing beyond Mac’s Public House.

Covid-19

COVID Cases are Surging on Staten Island. It’s the Only Borough Without a Public Hospital.

Dec. 1, 2020, 9:50 p.m.Dec. 1, 2020, 9:50 p.m.

Local leaders renewed calls for more public health care funding for Staten Island, which leads the city in COVID rates, logging its biggest one-day total since May.

activism

Their Anti-Racism Marches Were Twisted in a $4 Million GOP Attack Ad Campaign. Now, They Just Want to Get Out the Vote

Nov. 22, 2020, 6:55 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:46 a.m.

Meet the Young Leaders of Staten Island, a group that got embroiled in the Malliotakis-Rose House battle and is now forging a role in the 2021 municipal elections.

Clifford Michel

Upstarts Press 1.6 Million NYC Voters to Switch to Democratic Party to Sway Mayoral Primary

‘Hitler’ Flap Puts Spotlight on Staten Island Borough President Race, a Contest Without a Democrat

Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Faces Backlash After ing GOP Bid to Overturn Biden Win

NYC Congressional Reps Describe ‘Sheer Insanity’ as Insurrectionists Stormed Capitol

Brian Benjamin Comptroller Campaign Ditches Dollars THE CITY Questioned

Three Men Gave $250 Each to a Candidate for City Comptroller — and Say They Never Heard of Him

Stuck Waterfront Ferris Wheel Plan Takes Center Stage in Staten Island Political Races

Staten Island’s Indoor Dining Fight Exposes Borough’s North-South Divide

COVID Cases are Surging on Staten Island. It’s the Only Borough Without a Public Hospital.

Their Anti-Racism Marches Were Twisted in a $4 Million GOP Attack Ad Campaign. Now, They Just Want to Get Out the Vote

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