Mayors
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is making a last-minute push to influence the Democratic primary, with a top aide urging Orthodox Jewish leaders to withhold endorsements from his main rival, Andrew M. Cuomo. Advisors to Adams believe that Cuomo's weakness among Orthodox voters could be the key
Adams, Eric
The final debate for the Democratic primary election in New York City showcased a heated rivalry between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, with each candidate making their final pitches to voters before early voting begins on Saturday. The debate, co-hosted by WNYC, Gothamist, NY1, and The City, featured five candidates
Liberalism
The intense debate showcased the deep divisions within the Democratic Party, with Cuomo arguing that Mamdani's lack of experience and reputation for controversy make him unfit for the role, while Mamdani criticizes Cuomo's handling of various state issues and his own personal scandals. The debate, which
City councils
The leading Democratic candidates in New York City's mayoral race are set to face off in a debate co-hosted by WNYC/Gothamist on Thursday night, just two days before early voting begins in the June primary election. The debate will feature seven qualifying candidates, including state Assemblymember Zohran
Mayors
Airbnb's super PAC, Affordable New York, has invested $1 million in a commercial targeting three Democratic candidates for New York City mayor who oppose short-term rentals. The ad singles out Zohran Mamdani, Scott Stringer, and Brad Lander, accusing them of ignoring "common sense solutions" to make
Mayors
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has emerged as a front-runner in the New York City mayoral race, focusing on affordability and populism. With populist plans to freeze rent-stabilized apartments and reduce police budgets, his opponents have criticized him for being too far to the left. Mamdani's campaign
Mayors
As the 2026 General Election in Uganda draws near, the Fort Portal City Mayoral race has heated up, attracting several candidates, including two women, Ms. Sylvia Kihunde and Ms. Stella Marunga, who are vying for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party ticket. This development marks a significant shift in the
Mayors
The Tamil parties in Sri Lanka's Northern Province have been embroiled in an "ego war" with internal power struggles and alliances outside the dominant ITAK party. The ITAK's acting general secretary, M A Sumanthiran, has significant powers and is at the center of these
Campaign debates
The highly anticipated New York City mayoral debate, featuring nine Democratic candidates, is set to take place tonight, with a 20-day slate of events culminating in the primary on June 24. The debate, the first of two, will see the candidates discuss a range of hot-button issues, including crime and
Campaign debates
The first primary debate of the New York City mayoral race has shifted into high gear, with nine candidates vying for the top spot on the New Yorkers' primary ballots. The debate, hosted jointly by WNBC, WNJU, and Politico New York, will be a 20-day slate of events leading
Mayors
In the midst of New York City's mayoral primary, a super PAC backing Andrew M. Cuomo, the favorite to win, has collected $10 million from business leaders and special interest groups. Donations from Suffolk Construction's head, Vornado Realty Trust's chairman, and DoorDash, a food
Mayors
A competitive primary election is set to take place in Passaic County on June 10, as two Democrats, James Freeswick and Donald Pavlak Jr., will vie for the party nomination to run for mayor. The winner will face incumbent Republican Mayor Christopher Vergano in the general election on November 4.
