Voting

The Mayor’s Make-Your-Own Party Name: ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’

April 11, 2025, 5:00 a.m.April 14, 2025, 2:32 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at political party names of yore, talk to the City Council Speaker and more ...

Campaign 2025

Newly ‘Independent’ Mayor Eric Adams Rails Against Democrats in Forum Debut

April 3, 2025, 6:03 p.m.April 3, 2025, 6:04 p.m.

Rev. Al Sharpton hosted mayoral hopefuls just after Adams abandoned his Democratic primary bid.

Ranked Choices

What the Eric Adams Party Switch-Up Means for the Mayor’s Race

April 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m.April 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at the potential upside of an independent run, maneuvers by the Working Families Party and more.

Voters cast their ballots in Chinatown, Nov. 5, 2024.

Elections

Who Votes the Most in New York? West Siders, Older People and College Grads

March 27, 2025, 3:45 p.m.April 1, 2025, 1:48 p.m.

In a city with historically very bad turnout, there are certain communities that reliably appear at the polls.

Mayor Eric Adams holds his weekly off-topic press conference at City Hall.

Ranked Choices

Eyeing Mayor Adams’ Independent Option as He Lags in the Money Race

March 21, 2025, 5:00 a.m.March 20, 2025, 9:07 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at how Adams could run independently, mail-in ballots, candidate forums and more.

An absentee ballot box sat near the entrance to an early voting site in The Shed at Hudson Yards.

Immigrants

NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote is Unconstitutional, State’s Highest Court Rules

March 20, 2025, 1:54 p.m.March 20, 2025, 4:29 p.m.

The 6-1 decision comes as New York faces growing pressure to roll back immigrants’ rights, including noncitizen driver's licenses.

Campaign 2025

Eric Adams’ Latest Campaign Haul Pales in Comparison to the Competition

March 18, 2025, 5:11 p.m.March 18, 2025, 5:11 p.m.

While other candidates are raking in hundreds of thousands, the incumbent mayor is getting fewer and fewer donations.

Comptroller candidates Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Councilmember Justin Brannan are seen speak in a diptych image.

Ranked Choices

Our Next Fiscal ‘Bulldog’ and Boosting Turnout on Your Block

March 14, 2025, 5:00 a.m.March 13, 2025, 8:10 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at the race for city comptroller, how New Yorkers can get neighbors to the polls and more.

Immigration advocates rallied outside City Hall in of voting rights in local elections, Oct. 21, 2021.

How to New York

How Noncitizens Can Participate in the NYC Election

March 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m.March 20, 2025, 3:52 p.m.

Though you can’t vote, donate or sign a petition, there are other ways to make your voice heard.

Pedestrians stroll on Grand Concourse past an early voting site inside Bronx Supreme Court.

How to New York

To Vote in This Summer’s Primary, Pick Your Party Now

Jan. 29, 2025, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 29, 2025, 1:51 p.m.

You can only vote in NYC primaries if you’re ed with a party — and the deadline is coming up fast.

Voting

The Mayor’s Make-Your-Own Party Name: ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’

Newly ‘Independent’ Mayor Eric Adams Rails Against Democrats in Forum Debut

What the Eric Adams Party Switch-Up Means for the Mayor’s Race

Who Votes the Most in New York? West Siders, Older People and College Grads

Eyeing Mayor Adams’ Independent Option as He Lags in the Money Race

NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote is Unconstitutional, State’s Highest Court Rules

Eric Adams’ Latest Campaign Haul Pales in Comparison to the Competition

Our Next Fiscal ‘Bulldog’ and Boosting Turnout on Your Block

How Noncitizens Can Participate in the NYC Election

To Vote in This Summer’s Primary, Pick Your Party Now

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