Campaign 2021

Watch the NYC Public Advocate Debate Ahead of the Election

Oct. 19, 2021, 11:43 a.m.Oct. 24, 2021, 6:08 p.m.

Incumbent Democrat Jumaane Williams will face off against Republican Devi Nampiaparampil for the office that’s second in line to the mayor. More here on how to watch Tuesday at 7 p.m. — and what a public advocate does.

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Find the City Council Candidates Running to Represent Your Neighborhood

Oct. 18, 2021, 11:01 a.m.June 10, 2024, 1:14 p.m.

THE CITY has created a map that helps New Yorkers find the candidates running for City Council by neighborhood. See who is vying for your votes.

Eric Adams

Eric Adams Once Led Sexist Smear Campaign Against a Whistleblower Cop

Oct. 17, 2021, 10:55 p.m.Oct. 17, 2021, 11:36 p.m.

In 1991, Adams portrayed Officer Lizette Lebron as the “scorned lover” of another cop and displayed a picture of her in a bathing suit after she exposed a cheating scandal. The mayoral frontrunner now expresses “regret” — but Lebron is still haunted by the attacks.

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What to Know About the 2021 New York City Council Races

Oct. 12, 2021, 12:12 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

What does a City Council member do, exactly? How will the massive change-over in the Council help shape the city’s future? And who will become our next speaker?

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Not Just the Mayor: NYC’s Other City- and Borough-Wide Seats in November’s Election

Oct. 12, 2021, 11:29 a.m.Oct. 15, 2021, 10:40 a.m.

Sure, New Yorkers will choose a new mayor on Nov. 2, but there are other big city jobs up for grabs. Races for city comptroller, public advocate, five borough presidents and Manhattan district attorney are all on the ballot. Here’s a guide to who’s running.

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Who’s on the Ballot for NYC Mayor in November? It’s More Than Adams and Sliwa.

Oct. 12, 2021, 9:30 a.m.Oct. 15, 2021, 10:39 a.m.

Seven other candidates will appear on the ballot with the Democrat and Republican, while the influential Working Families Party declined to use its line or endorse anyone. Here’s your guide to the race.

Campaign 2021

Who Is Curtis Sliwa? A Look at the GOP Mayoral Candidate’s Wild Ride in New York

Oct. 10, 2021, 8:05 p.m.Feb. 7, 2024, 6:34 p.m.

The Guardian Angels leader’s history is marked by both fabricated tales and true events that sound like fiction. Here’s what to know about the beret-wearing, cat-rescuing, vigilante radio host trying to make it to City Hall.

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What the Five Ballot Proposal Questions Mean for New Yorkers this November

Oct. 5, 2021, 7:45 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

The handful of ballot proposals being decided on Nov. 2 touch on the future of political representation in Albany, environmental rights for citizens, making it easier to vote and how New York’s civil court functions.

Campaign 2021

Staten Island Borough President Favorite Fossella Flubs Candidate Ethics Test

Sept. 23, 2021, 7:45 p.m.Sept. 23, 2021, 8:09 p.m.

Ex-Rep. Vito Fossella has been barred from collecting up to $325,000 in public matching dollars after failing to disclose his company’s business dealings with city and state. The Trump-backed candidate’s comeback campaign is running in the red.

Campaign 2021

Eric Adams Says ant’s ‘Incorrect Decision’ Spawned Faulty Tax Filings

Sept. 20, 2021, 9:13 p.m.Sept. 21, 2021, 11:05 a.m.

Mayoral nominee its he failed to tell the IRS he lived in the Bed-Stuy townhouse he claims as a residence — a move that may have enabled him to take bigger deductions. His campaign says he’ll refile his returns, again.

Campaign 2021

Watch the NYC Public Advocate Debate Ahead of the Election

Find the City Council Candidates Running to Represent Your Neighborhood

Eric Adams Once Led Sexist Smear Campaign Against a Whistleblower Cop

What to Know About the 2021 New York City Council Races

Not Just the Mayor: NYC’s Other City- and Borough-Wide Seats in November’s Election

Who’s on the Ballot for NYC Mayor in November? It’s More Than Adams and Sliwa.

Who Is Curtis Sliwa? A Look at the GOP Mayoral Candidate’s Wild Ride in New York

What the Five Ballot Proposal Questions Mean for New Yorkers this November

Staten Island Borough President Favorite Fossella Flubs Candidate Ethics Test

Eric Adams Says ant’s ‘Incorrect Decision’ Spawned Faulty Tax Filings

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