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News Why we might not know who won the NYC mayoral primary until mid-July
This story was originally published on June 1, 2021, by THE CITY. Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning.” Many of the questions we’ve received lately about ranked choice voting have been about the process of tallying votes and when we’ll know who won the primary…
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News Council race in Queens tests support for Israel in New York politics
Just days before early voting kicks off in the June 22 Democratic primaries, a race in eastern Queens is raising concerns among mainstream Jewish leaders who take issue with a candidate’s stance on Israel, and worry about rising anti-Israel sentiment within the progressive movement — a force that could ultimately shape the makeup of the…
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Fast Forward Satmar group endorses Eric Adams for mayor, setting stage for battle over Orthodox vote
Eric Adams, one of the leading candidates for mayor of New York City, earned the endorsement of one of the largest Orthodox voting blocs in Brooklyn on Wednesday, solidifying his frontrunner status in the June 22 mayoral primary. The political leaders of a portion of Brooklyn’s Satmar Hasidic community led by Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum from…
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News Two weeks from the primary, Kathryn Garcia’s star is shining. Can she make it to City Hall?
Kathryn Garcia, one of the leading candidates for mayor of New York City, is not a flashy candidate with wide name recognition. Nor does she have an especially compelling personal story to share. But she boasts a record of experience in governance that she believes will inspire voters to choose her for mayor in the…
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Fast Forward Eric Adams: Orthodox voting blocs are falling for Yang’s ‘false promises’
Eric Adams, the front-runner in the race for mayor of New York City according to recent polls, had some harsh words Thursday for the Orthodox voting blocs supporting his rival Andrew Yang, who is in second place, not far behind Adams. In a meeting with the leadership of the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition, a local…
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Fast Forward Manhattan DA candidate dismisses questions about contacts with Trump administration
Tali Farhadian Weinstein, one of the leading candidates for Manhattan district attorney, dismissed questions Wednesday about how her past contacts with the Trump administration might complicate the office’s inquiry into the former president if she’s elected. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Farhadian Weinstein, a former federal prosecutor, was interviewed by former Trump…
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News Once the world’s tallest politician, Robert Cornegy wants to take Brooklyn to new heights
Not long ago, Robert Cornegy, a member of the New York City Council, was dubbed the tallest politician in the world. As borough president, he said, he can make the world look up to Brooklyn. Cornegy, 55, who played professional basketball in Israel and talks about his strong affinity for the Jewish state, is one…
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Fast Forward Eric Adams earns backing of influential Orthodox voting bloc in Far Rockaway
Eric Adams, one of the leading candidates for mayor of New York City, is expected to receive the endorsement of an influential Orthodox voting bloc in Queens on Friday. The endorsement of the Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance, which represents a large part of the Orthodox community in Queens, comes as Adams is seeking to solidify…
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