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Can the Mayoral Candidates Bring a Sea Change to NYC’s Climate Resilience Fight?

April 13, 2021, 8:40 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:55 a.m.

The next mayor will inherit the city with the pandemic rebound and the battle to protect New York from the next Superstorm Sandy inextricably tied. Here are some of the City Hall hopefuls’ ideas to safeguard the city.

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How to Get an Absentee Ballot for New York City’s June 22 Primary

April 13, 2021, 2:58 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:28 p.m.

Who can request a ballot? What are the deadlines? How do you return the ballot? Good questions. Here’s what you need to know.

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Mayoral Candidate Maya Wiley Blames Old Boss de Blasio for Fundraising Violations

April 8, 2021, 4:45 a.m.June 1, 2021, 3:59 p.m.

As mayoral counsel, Wiley co-wrote a fundraising ethics memo for Bill de Blasio, whose donation solicitations drew conflict-of-interest probes. Now Wiley tells THE CITY the mayor didn’t always follow her advice: “I did my job.”

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Is There Big Money in Your NYC Neighborhood Election? Here’s How to Find Out

March 30, 2021, 1:17 p.m.June 11, 2024, 2:39 p.m.

Local super PACs — including one backed by the world’s richest woman — are making independent expenditures to influence New York’s races. Take a close look at the next campaign flyer you get...

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THE CITY Helps You Navigate the 2021 Elections

March 30, 2021, 10:07 a.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 3:29 p.m.

Here’s your guide to an ongoing series of posts with all you need to know about the races that could help shape New York City for years to come.

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What to Know About Mayoral Polls in New York City’s 2021 Elections

March 29, 2021, 8:02 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 3:15 p.m.

Get ready for a slew of polling data from academic institutions, private polling groups, consultants and political campaigns themselves. What does it all mean — and which numbers can you trust, especially with ranked choice voting in play?

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Can Mayoral Hopeful Shaun Donovan Save New York City’s Crumbling Public Housing?

March 29, 2021, 4:55 a.m.June 1, 2021, 3:59 p.m.

The ex-city and federal housing boss created a controversial private management program now used in NYC. NYCHA’s lead-poisoning scandal festered while he was in Washington. Now Donovan says he can rescue residents.

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Is Voting Powerful? Come to the Civic Newsroom And Let’s Talk About It…

March 25, 2021, 5:23 p.m.April 5, 2021, 3:48 p.m.

Our next round of online sessions is coming in early April. The goal: to better understand what information New Yorkers need during this crucial and complicated election season.

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Which Mayoral Candidates Agree with You? Here’s Why We Made a Tool That Tells You

March 23, 2021, 7:28 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 3:26 p.m.

Meet You Mayor shows you how the candidates’ stands fit with your take on top issues. THE CITY’s Civic Newsroom breaks down how the quiz-driven tool works — and how you can help us generate more questions for candidates.

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We Received 63 Questions About Ranked Choice Voting. Here Are Some Answers.

March 17, 2021, 12:35 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 3:17 p.m.

What if I pick one? What if I skip a slot? Is Ranked Choice Voting “The Hunger Games”? The Civic Newsroom is here to help you understand RCV in New York’s 2021 election.

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Can the Mayoral Candidates Bring a Sea Change to NYC’s Climate Resilience Fight?

How to Get an Absentee Ballot for New York City’s June 22 Primary

Mayoral Candidate Maya Wiley Blames Old Boss de Blasio for Fundraising Violations

Is There Big Money in Your NYC Neighborhood Election? Here’s How to Find Out

THE CITY Helps You Navigate the 2021 Elections

What to Know About Mayoral Polls in New York City’s 2021 Elections

Can Mayoral Hopeful Shaun Donovan Save New York City’s Crumbling Public Housing?

Is Voting Powerful? Come to the Civic Newsroom And Let’s Talk About It…

Which Mayoral Candidates Agree with You? Here’s Why We Made a Tool That Tells You

We Received 63 Questions About Ranked Choice Voting. Here Are Some Answers.

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