Jun 24 Democrats will vote in New York’s mayoral primary Tuesday. Will Andrew Cuomo stage a political comeback? By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Cuomo has been the front-runner throughout the race, with his deep experience, nearly universal name recognition, strong political connections and juggernaut fundraising apparatus vaulting him to the front of the pack. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 8:29 New York City mayoral primary could forecast the future for Democrats By William Brangham, Sam Weber Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a… Continue watching
Jun 23 How ranked choice voting in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary works By David B. Caruso, Associated Press One downside of the system is it makes it tough to forecast a winner before the vote count is complete. That means people shouldn't expect to learn who won on election night. Continue reading
Apr 11 Family killed in NYC helicopter crash was celebrating child’s birthday, mayor says By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Ted Shaffrey, Associated Press A person familiar with the investigation has told The Associated Press the victims of Thursday's crash include Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and three children, in addition to the pilot. Continue reading
Apr 03 Claiming bribery charges derailed Democratic primary campaign, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he will run for reelection as independent By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will pull out of the city’s Democratic primary and will instead run for reelection as an independent candidate. Continue reading
Apr 02 Federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Continue reading
Mar 01 Former Gov. Cuomo announces run for New York City mayor, aiming for a political comeback By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The Democrat is expected to mount a formidable campaign, despite entering the race deeply wounded by the scandal that forced his resignation as governor in 2021. Continue reading
Feb 21 Judge cancels trial for NYC Mayor Eric Adams, leaving corruption charges intact until mid-March By Larry Neumeister, Michael Sisak, Associated Press Adams, who has pleaded not guilty, was indicted in September on charges alleging he accepted over $100,000 in illegal campaign contributions and travel perks from a Turkish official and others seeking to buy influence while he was Brooklyn borough president. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: New York Gov. Hochul holds briefing as she weighs removing Mayor Eric Adams from office By Anthony Izaguirre, Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she won't immediately remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but will instead push for increased oversight of City Hall as he faces intense scrutiny over his bribery case and his relationship… Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump administration orders halt to NYC congestion pricing meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan. Continue reading