Midtown Shooting & NYC Mayoral Race Fallout

Midtown Shooting & NYC Mayoral Race Fallout

By Staff Writer  | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com The city is reeling from the horror of a mass shooting that shattered the calm of a Midtown Manhattan office tower, leaving multiple victims and unanswered questions in its wake. As investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, the […]

Job Vacancy for New York City Mayor, A DEI City

Job Vacancy for New York City Mayor, A DEI City

By Anne Webster Here’s a refined and comprehensive analysis of the ideal résumé for the Mayor of New York City in 2025 and beyond, structured to reflect the evolving demands of leadership, governance, and public trust. Executive Summary New York City’s mayor is no longer just a municipal executive—they are a global figure: a crisis […]

Final Four Candidates in the 2025 New York City Mayoral Race

Final Four Candidates in the 2025 New York City Mayoral Race

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 […]

Eric Adams Officially Launches His Independent Mayoral Run

Eric Adams Officially Launches His Independent Mayoral Run

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 the […]

New York Mayoral Candidates Address Issues on Trump, Immigration and Rise in Hate Crime

New York Mayoral Candidates Address Issues on Trump, Immigration and Rise in Hate Crime

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 […]

A Conversation with Justin Brannan: The Working People’s Bulldog – Candidate for NYC Comptroller

A Conversation with Justin Brannan: The Working People’s Bulldog – Candidate for NYC Comptroller

You’re listening to People, Power & Politics, where we explore the forces shaping our city and the people working to change it. I’m your host, Pearl Phillip, and today, we’re joined by New York City Councilmember Justin Brannan, a progressive voice from Brooklyn and now a candidate for NYC Comptroller. As the city’s chief financial officer, […]

Mamdani: Are You Really a Socialist or an Opportunist?

Mamdani: Are You Really a Socialist or an Opportunist?

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,” […]

Navigating New York’s Political Rapids: Adams, Cuomo, and the Thorny Path of Independent Candidacies

Navigating New York’s Political Rapids: Adams, Cuomo, and the Thorny Path of Independent Candidacies

Editorial By Brian Figeroux, Esq., New Black Voices, The Immigrant’s Journal, Caribbean American Weekly and Workers’ World Today | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & lev radin / shutterstock.com  New York, NY – May 7, 2025 – The already turbulent waters of New York City politics have been further agitated by seismic decisions from two prominent figures: […]

According to Recent Polls, Cuomo is Number One

According to Recent Polls, Cuomo is 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 […]