By Esther Claudette Gittens The final four candidates in the 2025 New York City mayoral race—incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent), Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee), and Republican Curtis Sliwa—covering the pros and cons as portrayed by the media and from their own statements. This overview digs into background, platforms, strengths, vulnerabilities, and how […]
By: Katie Honan and Greg B. Smith| thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com A defiant Mayor Eric Adams officially launched his independent re-election bid Thursday, joined by more than a hundred supporters in front of City Hall — including some of the people previously embroiled in many investigations into his administration and inner circle. At […]
By IQ Inc Editorial Board | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com The political landscape of 2025 presents a unique challenge for New York City, with the return of a Trump administration and its documented history of policies and rhetoric often at odds with the city’s values and needs. This article will analyze the potential […]
By Fenix Suriel | Photos by Fenix Suriel Four candidates meet in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights. Former Prosecutor Jim Walden speaking to the audience at the forum “All Faiths, All Candidates.” New York, NY- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights hosted a mayoral candidate forum […]
By Aamir S. Kumar In a political landscape often characterized by calculated moves and carefully worded statements, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s recent remarks regarding his endorsement strategy in New York City’s ranked-choice voting system have sparked considerable debate. The core of the controversy lies in his apparent recommendation to vote for a candidate as “number one,” […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Edreff / shutterstock.com As the 2025 New York City mayoral race intensifies ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary, five candidates have emerged as frontrunners, each presenting distinct visions for the city’s future. This analysis delves into their standings, campaign strategies, and the factors influencing their positions […]
by Jonathan Custodio and Harry Siegel |thecity.us |Editorial credit: Bob Korn / Shutterstock.com Ahead of the Feb. 14 deadline for voters to pick a party affiliation in time to vote in June’s New York City primary, socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been racing to get his supporters registered as Democrats — and one group opposed to […]