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 Linda Nwoke | Photo courtesy of Lander for Mayor NYC With less than 100 days until the Democratic primary, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is stepping into the mayoral race with a bold vision for the city’s future. Lander shares his priorities for the first 100 days if elected in an exclusive interview […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: Dujital | Photo of Khari Edwards It’s another election year in New York City. As the race for the upcoming Brooklyn Borough President primary election draws closer, our Editor-in-Chief and host of People, Power & Politics, Pearl Phillip, spoke with one of the candidates, Mr. Khari Edwards. He shared […]
By:Greg B. Smith | thecity.nyc| Editorial credit: NYC Russ / Shutterstock.com The Trump Organization is aggressively lobbying the office of Mayor Eric Adams to win its bid to run Central Park’s Wollman Rink, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to THE CITY — squeezing Adams to award a contract even as President Donald Trump’s […]
By: Julian Shen-Berro, chalkbeat.org | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams has appointed a new leader to oversee a City Hall office for early childhood education, filling the role more than a year after the former executive director departed. Amber Cartwright, who previously worked as vice president of core services at […]
Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com In recent months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has faced significant political challenges, including legal investigations and calls for his resignation. Despite these pressures, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders continues to support him, citing various reasons for their steadfastness. Elected Officials Backing Mayor Adams […]
By Citizens Union | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com He should resign or be removed—but removal processes must be reformed New York, NY (February 19, 2025) – Citizens Union issues the following statement on behalf of its Board of Directors: “Mayor Eric Adams should resign from his office. His choices and actions over a […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The authority for a New York State Governor to remove the Mayor of New York City is enshrined in both state law and the New York City Charter. Specifically, the New York City Charter stipulates: “The Mayor may be removed from office by […]
By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com After weeks of confusing messaging on ICE raids, the mayor ordered his staff to stifle criticism of the feds and that he alone will make sure NYC doesn’t lose funding. Mayor Eric Adams gathered his top commissioners and officials early Monday to give […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the nation’s largest healthcare union, is currently experiencing a significant internal leadership struggle that could have far-reaching implications, particularly concerning its political endorsements in the upcoming 2025 New York City mayoral race. Background of the Leadership Struggle For nearly two decades, George Gresham has served […]