Campaign 2021

Campaign 2021

MAP: See How Your Neighborhood Voted in the 2021 Election for New York City Mayor

Dec. 1, 2021, 9:38 p.m.Dec. 1, 2021, 9:51 p.m.

The official results certified by the Board of Elections show where Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa saw their strongest centers of — and where voters didn’t bother to show up. Voters were more enthusiastic for Bill de Blasio in 2013, the numbers indicate.

Politics

Brian Benjamin Backer Indicted for Alleged Attempt to Bilk City Campaign Matching Fund System

Nov. 19, 2021, 6:22 p.m.Nov. 20, 2021, 12:31 a.m.

Following a money trail first exposed by THE CITY, federal prosecutors allege Harlem real estate player Gerald Migdol secretly paid for others’ donations to the comptroller campaign of New York’s now lieutenant governor.

Campaign 2021

Progressive Latina Leaders Succeed Conservative Councilmen in Bronx Power Shift

Nov. 18, 2021, 7:47 p.m.Nov. 18, 2021, 7:47 p.m.

Newly elected Pierina Sánchez, Amanda Farías and Marjorie Velázquez look to rewire connections with constituents accustomed to the evangelical Christian and business-centered reigns of departing Rev. Ruben Díaz Sr., Fernando Cabrera and Mark Gjonaj.

Campaign 2021

Democrat Justin Brannan Declares Brooklyn Council Seat Victory in Squeaker

Nov. 16, 2021, 5:47 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

In a count that went to absentee ballots, the contender for Council speaker says he’s won over a Republican who rallied voters around opposition to COVID vaccine mandates. A Queens Republican and another Brooklyn Democrat also claimed wins Tuesday.

Politics

Chinese Voters Came Out in Force for the GOP in NYC, Shaking Up Politics

Nov. 11, 2021, 7:34 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

From Sunset Park in Brooklyn to Elmhurst and Flushing in Queens, frustrations over Democratic stances on schools and crime helped mobilize votes for Republican Curtis Sliwa for mayor and conservative Council candidates.

Civic Newsroom

The Election Is Finally Over. What’s Next and How Did Three Ballot Proposals Fail?

Nov. 9, 2021, 5:44 p.m.Nov. 9, 2021, 5:44 p.m.

Here’s the latest on the results, what the mayor-elect is up to now, what the heck happened with those ballot questions — and how New York’s political district lines will get drawn next year.

Elections

New York on Track to Environmental Rights Ballot Proposal as Voting Changes Get Shot Down

Nov. 4, 2021, 5:16 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Voters appear to have enshrined environmental rights in the state Constitution. But early results show they may have nixed making it easier to vote and changing the redistricting process. Meanwhile, a measure to expand Civil Court cases seemed headed for an OK.

Campaign 2021

GOP Gains in City Council Powered by Heated Voter Turnout and Discontent

Nov. 3, 2021, 9:42 p.m.May 30, 2024, 1:07 p.m.

The minority party rises up to as many as seven seats and threatening rising-star Democratic Brooklyn Councilmember Justin Brannan.

Eric Adams

Adams’ Victory Lap Takes New York’s Next Mayor to a National Audience

Nov. 3, 2021, 6:59 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

The new mayor-elect talked about everything from making city streets safer to where he’s going to live, during a media blitz that seemed aimed at taking his brand of Democratic politics to a bigger crowd.

Campaign 2021

City Council Adds Historic Number of Women to Its Ranks as Republicans Gain

Nov. 3, 2021, 8:15 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

New York City’s legislative branch will be packed with newcomers in 2022 and will have its first female majority. Meanwhile, the GOP gained at least one more Council seat.

Campaign 2021

MAP: See How Your Neighborhood Voted in the 2021 Election for New York City Mayor

Brian Benjamin Backer Indicted for Alleged Attempt to Bilk City Campaign Matching Fund System

Progressive Latina Leaders Succeed Conservative Councilmen in Bronx Power Shift

Democrat Justin Brannan Declares Brooklyn Council Seat Victory in Squeaker

Chinese Voters Came Out in Force for the GOP in NYC, Shaking Up Politics

The Election Is Finally Over. What’s Next and How Did Three Ballot Proposals Fail?

New York on Track to Environmental Rights Ballot Proposal as Voting Changes Get Shot Down

GOP Gains in City Council Powered by Heated Voter Turnout and Discontent

Adams’ Victory Lap Takes New York’s Next Mayor to a National Audience

City Council Adds Historic Number of Women to Its Ranks as Republicans Gain

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