Manhattan DA Race News

Campaign 2021

Fossella Thanks ‘President Trump’ in Staten Island Borough President Comeback Win

Nov. 3, 2021, 12:41 a.m.Nov. 3, 2021, 12:41 a.m.

The Republican ex-rep’s win came in the only highly competitive boroughwide or citywide race as most New Yorkers elected their beeps, comptroller and public advocate with little drama. Meanwhile, Alvin Bragg made history to become Manhattan’s first Black district attorney.

Campaign 2021

Alvin Bragg Poised to Become Manhattan DA and Take Over Trump Prosecution

July 2, 2021, 7:06 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:57 a.m.

The career prosecutor, who would be the first Black New Yorker to hold the post made famous worldwide by “Law & Order,” emerged at the top of the Democratic pack after Tali Farhadian Weinstein conceded Friday.

Campaign 2021

Bragg Holds Slim Lead in Manhattan District Attorney Race But Absentee Ballots Loom

June 23, 2021, 1:09 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:57 a.m.

In one of the few contests without ranked choice voting, Harlem-born prosecutor Alvin Bragg was up by about 7,000 votes on Tali Farhadian Weinstein. But tens of thousands of absentee ballots won’t be counted for weeks.

Elections

Manhattan DA Candidate Farhadian Weinstein Blitzes Airwaves Using Her Own Millions

June 14, 2021, 8:23 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

A new $8.2 million cash infusion from the DA contender, spouse of hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein, boosts her visibility in the crowded district attorney race. “New Yorkers for Tali” has spent much of it on TV spots, Facebook ads, mailers — and a podcast.

Campaign 2021

Manhattan DA Candidate Tali Weinstein Skipped Years of Voting in Local Elections, Records Show

June 14, 2021, 5:00 a.m.June 15, 2021, 10:26 a.m.

The former federal prosecutor ed the Democratic Party in 2017, after ing with no party and casting ballots only in presidential-year contests.

Campaign 2021

Manhattan DA Candidates’ Reform Talk Rattles Veteran Prosecutors

June 9, 2021, 9:10 p.m.June 9, 2021, 9:10 p.m.

Staffers working for Cy Vance worry budget and personnel cuts could hamper the office, which is investigating former President Trump. Reformers say change is needed to fix a flawed culture among district attorneys.

Campaign 2021

Bar Association Slams Former Prosecutor Vying to Replace Manhattan District Attorney Vance

May 11, 2021, 8:25 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:55 a.m.

The New York Criminal Bar Association expressed concerns over Diana Florence’s “character and fitness,” citing misconduct accusations over withheld evidence. Florence charged the group with “sexism” after the unusual rebuke.

Civic Newsroom

What You Need to Know About New York’s District Attorney Races in 2021

April 30, 2021, 10:20 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:30 p.m.

The race for Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s seat is crowded and fierce. Here’s the rundown on the candidates and more ahead of the June 22 primary.

Manhattan DA Race

Cy Vance Raises Almost Nothing for Reelection as Manhattan DA Candidates Amass War Chests and Trump Probe Deepens

Jan. 19, 2021, 4:48 p.m.Jan. 20, 2021, 9:23 a.m.

The incumbent district attorney has just $4,000 in the bank, new campaign finance filings show, less than any other candidate. It’s the latest indication he is unlikely to run for a fourth term this year.

Manhattan DA Race

Vance Ally Lucy Lang s Manhattan DA Race, Signaling Cy Won’t Run Again

Aug. 13, 2020, 8:27 p.m.Aug. 13, 2020, 8:27 p.m.

The Manhattan District Attorney says he has still not decided whether to seek re-election in 2021. But observers say Lang, who worked for Vance, would the crowded race only if he opted out.

Manhattan DA Race

Fossella Thanks ‘President Trump’ in Staten Island Borough President Comeback Win

Alvin Bragg Poised to Become Manhattan DA and Take Over Trump Prosecution

Bragg Holds Slim Lead in Manhattan District Attorney Race But Absentee Ballots Loom

Manhattan DA Candidate Farhadian Weinstein Blitzes Airwaves Using Her Own Millions

Manhattan DA Candidate Tali Weinstein Skipped Years of Voting in Local Elections, Records Show

Manhattan DA Candidates’ Reform Talk Rattles Veteran Prosecutors

Bar Association Slams Former Prosecutor Vying to Replace Manhattan District Attorney Vance

What You Need to Know About New York’s District Attorney Races in 2021

Cy Vance Raises Almost Nothing for Reelection as Manhattan DA Candidates Amass War Chests and Trump Probe Deepens

Vance Ally Lucy Lang s Manhattan DA Race, Signaling Cy Won’t Run Again

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