Posted inCampaign 2025
13 City Council Races to Watch in NYC’s June Election
All 51 seats in the city’s legislative body are up for grabs this year.
Rachel Holliday Smith
Rachel is managing editor at THE CITY leading explanatory and service journalism in the newsroom.
Posted inHow to New York
Who’s Spending Big Money in NYC’s Local Elections? Here’s How to Find Out
Local super PACs called independent expenditure groups, or IEs, are trying to influence New York’s races. To learn more, take a close look at the next campaign flyer you get.
Posted inRanked Choices
What the Eric Adams Party Switch-Up Means for the Mayor’s Race
In this week’s election newsletter, we look at the potential upside of an independent run, maneuvers by the Working Families Party and more.
Posted inAdams World: Investigated
Your Guide to the Trump-Adams Deal That Pushed 7 Prosecutors to Resign
The mayor’s attorney insists there was no quid pro quo, but the pending dismissal of his federal corruption charges has nevertheless stirred up a firestorm inside and outside of City Hall.
Posted inEric Adams
What Happens If the Mayor Steps Down? Your Guide to NYC’s Rules of Succession and Special Election
Who would become mayor? And would there be a special election?
Posted inCity Council
Who Can Force Out the Mayor? A Guide to NYC’s Inability Committee and Hochul’s Power
If Mayor Eric Adams is removed from office, he would be the first in New York City history.
Posted inCampaign 2025
What to Know About the 2025 Elections in New York City
The embattled mayor’s reelection fight is far from the only contest on the ballot.
Posted inElections
Cuomo on the Ballot? Adams as a Republican? Candidates Have Limited Options and Little Time
Jumping into the Democratic primary, running as an independent, switching parties or going with a third party all have their own requirements.
Posted inHow to New York
Your Trash Bin Questions, Answered: A Guide to NYC’s New Garbage Container Rules
Do you need a new official wheeled bin? What about recycling? And can you chain up your new container to avoid theft?
Posted inHow to New York
Your Questions About the New Congestion Pricing Plan Answered
Gov. Kathy Hochul has revived the controversial and complicated Manhattan tolling plan after she put it on “pause” in June — but with new details.