By Michael C. Bender and. The Tokyo Olympics will allow spectators (if they live in Japan, and with restrictions). JOURNALISTS: 1 212 553 0376 Client Service: 1 212 553 1653. Its going to be a dramatic change for everybody, said Yvette Buckner, a political strategist. "G.O.P. Tuesday is the last day to vote in New York City's Democratic primary. Corey Johnson dropped out of the mayors race late last year, only to join a crowded field of candidates running for comptroller. Since its founding in 1851, The New York Times has endorsed a candidate for president of the United States in every election in the paper's history. Whoever wins the job will face a rise in shootings, homicides and other violent crimes to thwart. Anyone can read what you share. In her first term, she helped build a national progressive movement, becoming a leading voice on climate change, income inequality and racist policing. Heres where each candidate stands. Five of the candidates for Manhattan Borough President (from left): Mark Levine, Lindsey Boylan, Ben Kallos, Brad Hoylman, Elizabeth Caputo. A comprehensive new government study concludes that the illness probably wasnt caused by foreign adversaries. During a press conference, the mayor said his words about not believing in the separation of church and state were just his own beliefs. On her website, Boylan has pushed for a plan for true affordable housing, but has not yet offered any specifics. Upper East Side City Councilmember Ben Kallos announced his candidacy for Borough President in October, touting the endorsement of several labor unions. Taiwan has blamed Chinese intervention for difficulties buying doses, which Beijing denies. Gavin Newsom has steadfastly refused to endorse either Karen Bass or billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso, both Democrats. The U.S. is preparing more economic sanctions against Russia over the poisoning of the opposition leader Aleksei Navalny. There are few bigger jobs on the New York ballot this year than that of Manhattan district attorney. His preference for people-powered administration extended to his campaign coffers, where 1,603 people have donated to his campaign, according to the city Campaign Finance Board, bringing his total funds at $364,870. Extra Extra: Did someone shortchange this East Hampton 'honor-system' egg stand? Endorsements are flying - and not always where you would expect. Wiley has won the backing of high-profile progressives, while Morales is seeking to be the standard-bearer of the grass-roots left (though her campaign has struggled with internal dysfunction). Speaking with FDNY EMS workers, Eric Adams called for better pay for the frontline workers. Brooklyn Borough President: Antonio Reynoso Queens Borough President: Donovan Richards, Incumbent; Bronx Borough President: Vanessa Gibson Manhattan Borough President: Mark Levine Fan interactions which pour across the screen in a river of song requests, inside jokes and emotes (Twitch-specific emoticons) are as much a part of the show as the artist onscreen, conveying the sense of a tightly knit, mutually supportive community, Ben Sisario writes in The Times. Asha Castleberry-Hernandez is a major in the Army Reserves, a former State Department adviser and a lecturer in foreign policy and global security. Mr. Benjamin, who earned degrees from Brown University and Harvard University, and worked as an investment adviser at Morgan Stanley, may benefit if the battle between Mr. Johnson and Mr. Lander turns off voters, or compels some to list only one of them in ranked-choice ballots. New York City Council Member Ben Kallos was praised by the New York Times for his "fresh ideas" and elected in 2013 to represent the Upper East Side, Midtown East, Roosevelt Island and East Harlem along with all 8.4 million New Yorkers in the New York City Council. Members assume voting privileges after 90 days of membership in good standing. Then there are candidates who fashion themselves as outsiders. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Florida Republican Wants to Cancel Democrats Over Slavery. Endorsed by: the citys largest teachers union. When Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams officially announced his candidacy for mayor on Nov. 19, 2020, New York City was reeling from the double calamity But in other places, where there is no incumbent or the current representative has lost the fire to fight for his or her constituents at home and in Washington, we offer these choices for Democratic House primaries, where victory means almost-certain election in the New York City region. Fast Fact: When she's not running for borough presidents, Watkins is coaching runners as a part-time trainer. It also requires a lot of effort. At a time when millions of voices are calling out for peaceful change, New Yorkers can make an immediate difference with this years primary elections. Terms of Service apply. Though he argues that his defection was meant to aid a district moving rapidly from rural to urban, Mr. Carlucci was also a great help to Republicans in blocking Democratic reforms. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. His main challenger is Jamaal Bowman, an educator for more than 20 years and a fierce advocate for public schools. DISTRICT 14 (eastern Bronx and north-central Queens): Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez needs no introduction. Only the Queens borough president was eligible to seek re-election after winning a special election in 2020 (and won re-election). Lives Lived: In an only-in-America life, George Stranahan helped create the Aspen Center for Physics and founded a craft brewery with beer names that Colorado officials deemed obscene. And Yang may be the ultimate outsider: Not only has he never worked in city government, he has never voted in a New York City mayoral election. He's also landed endorsements from Rep. Grace Meng; state Senators John Liu and Jeremy. Donors in New York Await a Parade of Presidential Hopefuls," by The New York Times' Maggie Haberman and Nicolas Fandos: "New York City's heavy-hitting Republican-leaning donors . NYC tax credit program set to give extra cash to over 800,000 New Yorkers, Judge: Adams and NYPD press conference used sealed criminal records and was illegal. And heres our email: letters@nytimes.com. He offered gold-wrapped candy bars in a stunt that showed he isnt a worthy successor to his dad. For Mr. Jones, policy is personal. Hundreds of people violently detained during a protest in the Bronx could receive $21,500 each. The next comptroller will be the eyes and ears of how the mayor brings back the economy, said Scott M. Stringer, the current comptroller, who is running for mayor. Here are some of the prominent endorsements that have been made (and rescinded) in the race so far. A former deputy assistant secretary of defense specializing in Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, Ms. Farkas helped create a strategy to protect Ukraine from Russian military intervention and was among the first to warn about Russian aid to Donald Trumps 2016 campaign. But the clearest ideological divide may be on policing, an issue pushed to the forefront by both the national protest movement and the recent spike in crime. In accordance with our Constitution, a candidate or ballot proposal must receive a majority vote in order to receive a VID endorsement. Brazils official Covid death toll, one of the highest in the world, has surpassed 500,000. The late entry of a well-known Democratic contender into the comptrollers race bears similarities to the 2013 contest. Doing his job as the leader of the City Council while running for mayor would be too much, he said. Bowman says he wants to see the United States adopt a kind of Marshall Plan for climate change, jobs, housing and education. As the election this year is decided through rank choice, this endorsement also comes. New Yorkers overall are probably going to want a more centrist or moderate voice for mayor, and theyre probably going to go with a more progressive City Council, she said, because the issues that are translating on the ground are very different in a smaller community.. As he put it, housing needs were a five-alarm fire even before the job losses of the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy photos; Gary . Mr. Jackson has been an important voice for education reform over the years. He didnt think the mystery would be solved. More people-powered approaches to Holyman's governing style include the creation of a Public School Parent Advocacy and Resource Center at the BP's office, and giving community boards greater power in deciding where the BP's budget should be allocated. Kate Bedingfield, Bidens Translator, Leaves the White House. If, as we hope, she wins a second term, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez should devote energy and resources to constituent services, one area where her community is hungry for more of her attention. No disrespect to Brian because he is a rising star within the party, but Coreys experience, having led the City Council and having worked with us, changed the dynamics of this race, said Henry Garrido, the executive director of D.C. 37. . Right-wing board to clamp down on woke ideology in cartoons. Excluded from the pact was Shaun Abreu, a housing attorney who the current council member endorsed as his replacement. The day after Mr. Johnson announced his candidacy, Mr. Lander campaigned in Mr. Johnsons Council district in Hells Kitchen. The best candidate to replace her is Mondaire Jones, an official in the Department of Justice in the Obama administration and a former lawyer in the Westchester County Law Department. In Defense of the Talkative Trump Grand Juror. Ola Hannoun-Costa Associate Managing Director Corporate Finance Group JOURNALISTS: 1 212 553 0376 Client Service: 1 212 553 1653. Endorsed by: Mitch Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans. When it comes to endorsements, Levine received a boost from three Latina lawmakersCouncil Member Diana Ayala and Assembly Members Carmen De La Rosa and Catalina Cruzwho recently endorsed Levine, giving him a leg up in securing the Latin and Hispanic vote. The Council votes on the city budget after negotiation with the mayor and plays a key role in the citys land-use process, which affects development projects. The first endorsement was in 1852 for Winfield Scott and the most recent one was for Joe Biden in 2020. DISTRICT 17 (Rockland and northwestern Westchester Counties): The retirement of Nita Lowey after 31 years in office has made for quite a race, with seven contenders fighting it out. The results will likely determine the city's next mayor, since Gotham is heavily Democratic and the Republican nominee will. The 4-Day Week Is for White-collar Workers. New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman on Tuesday won the endorsement of Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in the heated race for Manhattan borough president. Adams, Garcia and Yang prefer a relatively moderate approach, advocating some reforms but calling for the police to have a more expansive role in public safety. [8] On September 10, 2013, Brewer won the Democratic primary, taking nearly 40% of the vote in a four-way race. He dropped out in September, citing the toll that the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic had taken on his mental health. Anyone can read what you share. In the Bronx, eight candidates, some of them fresh to politics, are running for a seat left vacant by a longtime political stalwart. Its first seven endorsements after Scott were for Republicans, and it was not until 1884 that it backed its first Democrat, Grover Cleveland. We need leaders who have shown up for this crisis and are prepared for the job.. I feel ready to be the citys chief financial officer.. Plays Incompetent Willy Wonka at CPAC. And then they have to start campaigning again, right after their first year., Why New York Progressives Are Pinning Their Hopes on the City Council, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/17/nyregion/City-council-races.html. Mr. Lander has responded with an aggressive effort to counter Mr. Johnson. desperately needs to move on from Trump. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. All rights reserved. hiring them at New York City public schools. The task involves nearly every part of government, from education to evictions to economic revival. Endorsed by: the city's largest teachers' union. Several of his sponsored bills on the Council level include providing stipends to low-income New Yorkers who quarantine, creating a memorial for New Yorkers who've died from the virus, and suspending licensing fees for businesses recovering from the pandemic. La votacin en persona comienza el 29 de octubre. Anyone can read what you share. The anger among advocates of the police budget cuts was palpable: Protesters gathered outside Mr. Johnsons boyfriends apartment building, and it was vandalized. The network has reportedly instituted a soft ban on Trump, a huge problem for his campaign and for Fox News if the policy backfires. Kathryn Wylde, CEO of the big business group the Partnership for New York City, asked Wednesday night in a post-debate assessment for The New York Times. Mr. The U.S. withdrawal will leave Afghan troops without support to stop such offensives. And yet, Mr. Lander may be the candidate with the most to lose from Mr. Johnsons entry. Those roles will be even more important given the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic. George Santoss Nasty Twitter Battle With Fellow New York Republicans. He deserves your vote. While warmer days are bringing back block parties and crowded parks in other boroughs, much of Midtown is still eerily empty and dotted with vacant storefronts. The June 22 primary is taking place amid a rise in violent crime in New York City and a national debate over the role of prosecutors The Manhattan district attorney's office. Adams' campaign declined to provide comment after Lightfoot's loss, but Adams has made it clear that battling that perception of high crime and a . Heres todays Mini Crossword, and a clue: Tiny (three letters). Today, Mr. Bragg is committed to reasonable reforms to improve both policing and prosecutions and will put the work in to see them through to a safer New York. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. After the jury found Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son, he was given two consecutive life sentences. We have a tremendous opportunity that came out of crisis to rebuild and reimagine our city, she said. We need leaders who will hit the ground running and who have a track record of prioritizing those with the greatest needs, Ms. Hudson said. The phone call came earlier this month, not long after Corey Johnson made his surprise late decision to join the New York City comptrollers race. On Twitch, musicians who average a few hundred viewers at any given time can earn about $50,000 a year. What makes Twitch ideal for smaller musicians is the connection it enables between performers and their audiences. During the same meeting, they also endorsed Ben Kallos for Manhattan Borough President, David Weprin for City Comptroller, and Tricia Shimamura and Keith Powers for City Council. The 30,000-member Home Healthcare Workers of America on Thursday threw. Because of a provision in the City Charter, the candidates elected this November will only serve a two-year term, instead of the usual four years. Cuomo denied the allegation. Ms. Ocasio Cortezs shortcomings as a community representative, which can be remedied if she puts her mind to it, are not reason enough to deny re-election to someone who has been such a determined champion of vulnerable people everywhere. Blue: Fifty reasons to love Joni Mitchells masterpiece. His candidacy was endorsed by The New York Times. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, state assemblymember, Rubn Daz Jr., Bronx borough president, Charles Fall, state assemblymember (co-endorsement), Charles Rangel, former U.S. congressman, Donovan Richards, Queens borough president, Diane Savino, State Senator (first choice), Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 726, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1056, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1181, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1179, Fire, paramedics, and law enforcement orgs: FDNY Uniformed Fire Officers Association, FDNY EMS Local 2507, Grand Council of Guardians, UEMSO 3621, Vulcan Society, Service Employees International Union 32BJ (SEIU), New York State Public Employees Federation, Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100, Michael Benedetto, state assemblymember, Anthony Foxx, former U.S. Transportation secretary, John Hickenlooper, U.S. senator and former Colorado governor, Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans, Michael Nutter, former mayor of Philadelphia, Ashley Swearengin, former mayor of Fresno, Costa Constantinides, former NYC council member (second choice), Diane Savino, State Senator (second choice), Loree K. Sutton, Commissioner of New York City Department of Veterans Services, Service Employees International Union Local 444 (SEIU) Sanitation Officers Association, Service Employees International Union Local 246 (SEIU), Uniformed Sanitation Chiefs Association, The New York Daily News editorial board, Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to President Obama, Celebrities: Diddy, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, Nas, and Spike Lee, Athletes: Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley, Jabari Brisport, state senator (first choice), Jessica Gonzlez-Rojas, state assemblymember, Gustavo Rivera, state senator (second choice), Zephyr Teachout, law professor and political candidate, New York Progressive Action Network (co-endorsement), Professional Staff Congress, CUNY faculty and staff union (second choice), Progressive Women of New York (first choice), Working Families Party (co-endorsement), Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club (rescinded), Costa Constantinides, former NYC council member (first choice), Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL), Communications Workers of America, (CWA) District 1, Professional Staff Congress, CUNY faculty and staff union (first choice), Progressive Women of New York (third choice), Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City, Diana Ayala, NYC council member [rescinded], Alessandra Biaggi, state senator [rescinded], Jamaal Bowman, U.S. congressman [rescinded], Jabari Brisport, state senator (second choice) [rescinded], Catalina Cruz, state assemblymember [rescinded], Carmen De La Rosa, state assemblymember [rescinded], Adriano Espaillat, U.S. congressman [rescinded], Mark Levine, NYC council member [rescinded], Yuh-Line Niou, state assemblymember [rescinded], Jessica Ramos, state senator [rescinded], Gustavo Rivera, state senator (first choice) [rescinded], Julia Salazar, state senator [rescinded], Jos Serrano, state senator [rescinded], Sunrise Movement (co-endorsement) [rescinded], United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1500 [rescinded], Working Families Party (first choice) [rescinded], Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. congresswoman, Stephen Levin, NYC councilmember (first choice), Julian Castro, former Democratic presidential candidate, Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens, Progressive Women of New York (second choice), 1199 Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Sal Albanese, former NYC council member, Simcha Eichenstein, state assemblymember, Stephen Levin, NYC councilmember (second choice), Carlos Menchaca, NYC council member and former mayoral candidate, Daniel Rosenthal, state assemblymember, Borough Park United, coalition of Orthodox congregations in Borough Park. Ms. Buckner, who is leading an initiative to bolster female candidates, said that there were at least six districts that had never been represented by a woman. Here's why you should care straight from a former comptroller and an ex-public advocate. Mike Pences 2024 Strategy Totally Depends on Iowa Evangelicals. On the Book Review podcast, George Packer talks about Last Best Hope. On Sway, Kara Swisher interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci. Wed like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Then, of course, there is the reality that the system was not serving many New Yorkers well long before coronavirus ever arrived in the city. The Californians have been booted from Frogmore Cottage because the king (or the character invented by the U.K. press) has had enough of their abuse. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams now holds a significant lead in the New York City mayoral race -- jumping six points ahead of rival Andrew Yang, according to a new poll. Her competitors in this years primary, including Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, a former Republican and CNBC journalist who says she wants to focus on jobs, have tried to capitalize on Ms. Ocasio-Cortezs national, rather than local, focus. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, perhaps the most prominent left-wing politician in the state, personally has backed nine candidates in eight Council races. Mr.. Levine announced his candidacy for Manhattan borough president in January 2020. Mr. Bragg is a talented prosecutor with the endorsement of former colleagues across a wide swath of the legal system. 2024 Polls Show DeSantis Cant Easily Knock Out Trump. Despite that strong left-leaning base, city voters have tended to be more centrist when choosing a mayor; when Bill de Blasio won in 2013, he was the first Democrat to do so in 24 years. Its part of campaign to smoke out and then attack unpopular Republican cuts. Mr. Johnson said he had been feeling healthy for months when in February colleagues and union leaders began encouraging him to enter the race. It Sure Doesnt Seem Like Havana Syndrome Is Russias Fault. Seven candidates are vying to replace outgoing Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. She's also advocating for more Select Bus Service in Manhattan, and expanding the Open Streets program. Brad Hoylman-Sigal. I say it all the time. When the chips were on the table, he folded, said Jonathan Westin, director of New York Communities for Change, a progressive advocacy group for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers that has endorsed Mr. Lander. Mr. Stringer prevailed in a close primary election. But neither has affected it in the way Mr. Johnson has. JOURNALISTS: 1 212 553 0376 Client Service: 1 212 553 1653. The late entry of the City Council speaker, Corey Johnson, inserted tension, money and name recognition into the comptrollers race. That criticism has been tied to ideas that will likely carry over should he become the next borough president. It is held by his wife, Inez, who took it from him but faces term limits this year. [2] He is chairman of the state senate Judiciary Committee. Donald Trump Jr. In a wide-open race where New Yorkers will utilize a ranked-choice ballot for the first time, several groups offered dual or tiered endorsements with multiple picks. Mr. Bunkeddeko is the son of refugees from Uganda who has earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Follow their money. George Clooney and other celebrities are starting a public high school in Los Angeles. Margaret Taylor Associate Managing Director Corporate Finance Group JOURNALISTS: 1 212 553 0376 Client Service: 1 212 553 1653. Allison Fine, a former chair of NARAL-Pro-Choice America who calls herself an unapologetic feminist, argues that its time for someone outside the system to bring in new ideas and energy.. Mr. Bragg plans to restructure the office to stop using it to criminalize poverty and focus more intensely on prosecuting violent gun crimes, sexual assault cases and corruption. He grew up on the Upper East Side with his mother, who still lives in the neighborhood, and his grandparents, who fled anti . He is currently representing Eric Garners mother, Gwen Carr, in a case against Mayor Bill de Blasio over her sons 2014 death at the hands of police. And a chatbot is not a human. Democrats Eric Adams New York City mayoral candidate and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speaks at a press. The Democratic contest is, essentially, the mayoral election in a deep blue city like New York, the Democrat will probably win in November. The citys rise in gun violence may end with the pandemic, or it may not. In The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island, voters will soon choose replacements for the current office-holders: respectively, Ruben Diaz Jr., Eric Adams (who is running for mayor), Gale Brewer (who is running for her old seat in the City . [9] Brewer won the general election on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, [10] and assumed office in January 2014. "TeamLevine hoped to have 80. Democrats have targeted his seat, hoping to win the last Republican office in the borough. When he was negotiating the budget, everything was coming at him, Ms. Rosenthal said. And heres our email: letters@nytimes.com. On her website, Watkins supports abolishing mayoral control, including the heads of Community Education Council's onto the Borough Board, and reducing a school nurse shortfall. The City Council speaker, Corey Johnson, is among those leaving office, making it unclear who will end up setting the Councils agenda and negotiating with the mayor. In this years election, the more moderate candidates, Eric Adams and Kathryn Garcia, are leading in recent polls. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. February 18 . Ms. Nnaemeka said she believed that the pandemic had voters clamoring for change.