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Elections

1,300 Residents Vote Early: Roosevelt Island’s Commitment

Early voting on Roosevelt Island has seen enthusiastic participation, with 1,300 residents casting votes, including 50 first-timers, highlighting community engagement and commitment.

There’s a Postcard Stamp Shortage in NYC — and Kamala Harris Is the Reason Why

People in NYC are super eager to send postcards to swing state voters, causing a stamp shortage at post offices. They’re really getting involved in the election!

NYC Democrats Rally Around Kamala Harris With Few Holdouts

New York City’s top elected Democrats, including Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul, have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race. The show of support aims to unite the party and inject new excitement into the election season, offering hope for contested down-ballot races.

FBI Raids Homes of Mayoral Aide Winnie Greco and New World Mall, Site of Eric Adams Campaign Operations

Greco has been the subject of multiple investigations by THE CITY exposing questionable fundraising practices and allegations of unethical conduct. By Yoav Gonen, Katie Honan, Bianca Pallaro, and April Xu (Documented) Feb 29 2:30pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News…

New York City Mayor Adams’ favorability takes nosedive amid migrants, budget crisis

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ favorability has plummeted amid a migrant crisis, budget cuts and a federal investigation, according to a new poll.  That’s according to a new Quinnipiac University poll, which shows the Democrats’ job…

Ex-Cop with Ties to Eric Adams Among Donors Charged With Campaign Finance Scam

Katie Honan and Gwynne Hogan, The City This article was originally published on Jul 7 11:31am EDT by THE CITY Six people were indicted Friday in Manhattan for allegedly bundling illegal donations to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign, saying…

The Silent Majority: Unraveling the Reasons Behind Low Voter Turnout in the U.S.

Despite being one of the world’s most celebrated democracies, the United States often sees a surprisingly low voter turnout during elections. This phenomenon raises an important question: Why do so many Americans choose not to vote? To find answers, we…

What Voters Should Know About 2023 Elections in NYC

With no federal or statewide races, 2023 is an off-year for politics — except in New York City. Here, a busy election year is ahead. There’s guaranteed to be at least one race in your neighborhood, including City Council seats…

Rebecca Seawright, Built for Our Times and Places

The first time I ran into Rebecca Seawright was at a candidates’ forum during her first run in 2014. She was up against four men, one of whom had an economic plan so brilliant that it earned national attention. But…

“We want you…” to testify in NYC Districting – Julie Menin

NYC Districting is here, and District 5 City Council Member Julie Menin wants you to be a part of it. The NYC Districting Commission has just started the process of redrawing the 51 New York City Council districts, and your…