Jul 29 Gunman who killed 4 people at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says By Philip Marcelo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A rambling note found on the alleged shooter's body suggested he had a grievance against the NFL over an unsubstantiated claim that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Continue reading
Jul 14 Cuomo to run as independent in NYC mayor's race after losing Democratic primary to Mamdani By Associated Press Cuomo, who lost to progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the June primary, says he aims to challenge Mamdani's policies, calling them "slick slogans with no real solutions."… Continue reading
Jun 25 Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press He's seeking to become the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor, not to mention its youngest mayor in generations. Continue reading
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