Trump seeks to delay New York fraud case, could push trial to 2024 By Jonathan Stempel [1/2] A doorman stands at the entrance of Trump Tower in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U . Representative Liz Cheney, Republican of Wyoming, who lost her primary to a Trump-backed challenger, has been focused on trying to keep election deniers out of office. It is fair to say that swayed the majority of the board in favor of Mark Levine," Mckee told amNewYork Metro. Biden Dares Republicans to Go After Obamacare and Medicaid. Tropical Storm Claudette is battering parts of North Carolina. 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. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. She explains the press to the president, preaches Twitter-is-not-real-life, and keeps the West Wing from leaking. Releasing Office: Many of the dynamics shaping City Council races mirror those shaping the mayors race. In 2013, Christine Quinn had the most name recognition in the mayors race and she didnt make it, Mr. Benjamin said. The U.S. withdrawal will leave Afghan troops without support to stop such offensives. Brad Lander, center, has been planning a run for comptroller since shorty after he was re-elected to the City Council in 2017. connect with the partys most loyal voters, master plan to upgrade city streets, bike lanes and pedestrian spaces, endorsements from leaders in the L.G.B.T.Q. Democrats Eric Adams New York City mayoral candidate and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speaks at a press. Anyone can read what you share. Mr. Bragg is a talented prosecutor with the endorsement of former colleagues across a wide swath of the legal system. And heres our email: letters@nytimes.com. Mr. Bharara has endorsed him. So far, voters have enjoyed Kallos' pitch, raising $738,817, the most campaign cash than any other candidate. Manhattan Council Member Mark Levine's profile has been raised over the last year, following fierce criticism of Mayor Bill de Blasio's response to the pandemic. Weather permitting, Paula and I will . Mr. Nadler, whose congressional district overlaps with Mr. Johnsons, had already given his endorsement to Brad Lander, a progressive councilman from Brooklyn. [11] [12] Here are the Democratic candidates for Manhattan Borough President: Lindsey Boylan's unsuccessful run to replace Manhattan Representative Jerry Nadler appeared to be a kind of warm-up act, as Boylan appears to be a serious contender for the race after amassing $126,279 in private campaign contributions. The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. Donald Trump Jr. 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. The Times endorsement, along with that of the New York Daily News (which signaled in its extended editorial toward a top three: Garcia, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and. He offered gold-wrapped candy bars in a stunt that showed he isnt a worthy successor to his dad. And a chatbot is not a human. But the campaign argues that Mr. Gibbs, who earned $3.2 million in 2020, and Mr. Keilin . Attention to the race is good, Mr. Lander said, while soliciting petitions to get on the ballot. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. Five pioneering Black ballerinas reclaim their role in dance history. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Seven candidates are vying to replace outgoing Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. Donate today, Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations, UPDATE, OCTOBER 2021: Here is who will be on your general election ballot for Manhattan Borough President:Democratic Mark D. LevineRepublican - Louis PuliafitoLibertarian - Michael Lewyn. Voters in the 17th District are fortunate to have so many talented people vying to represent them in Washington. Excluded from the pact was Shaun Abreu, a housing attorney who the current council member endorsed as his replacement. Four of the five borough presidents in New York City are about to leave office due to term limits, and the race is on to fill their empty seats. Members assume voting privileges after 90 days of membership in good standing. Matthew K. Heafy of the metal band Trivium has about 220,000 followers on Twitch. Nowhere is the lab-leak debate more personal than among the experts investigating the origins of COVID. Though the race is filled with other impressive candidates who would very likely make excellent members of Congress, Mr. Torres appears the best positioned to beat Mr. Daz, an urgent task. It is held by his wife, Inez, who took it from him but faces term limits this year. "G.O.P. The office is responsible for approving public borrowing, serves as the citys chief auditor and reviews tens of thousands of contracts. Maya Wiley, a civil rights lawyer and former counsel to Mayor Bill de Blasio. 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. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioning Facebooks chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, at a House Financial Services Committee hearing last fall. 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. Bloomberg won four of the five boroughs, the exception being the Bronx. Taiwan has blamed Chinese intervention for difficulties buying doses, which Beijing denies. 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 Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram. P.S. 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. Endorsed by: The Timess editorial board and several teamster and sanitation unions. Singapore is allowing the Chinese-made Sinovac shot at private clinics, while casting doubt on its effectiveness. This is a very high-stakes moment for the city. The former president endorsed roughly 300 candidates in the midterm elections. Hundreds of people violently detained during a protest in the Bronx could receive $21,500 each. She's also advocating for more Select Bus Service in Manhattan, and expanding the Open Streets program. 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 District 7 in Upper Manhattan, a group of progressive candidates bonded together, urging residents to wield the ranked-choice voting system to push for real change. AOC endorses left lt. gov candidate running against . His candidacy was endorsed by The New York Times. 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. Endorsementsinclude: Rep. Nydia Velzquez (D-NY), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Hotel Trades Council Antonio Reynoso addresses the media gathered at the edge of the Red Hook Houses during a presser to address ongoing gas outages. Christopher Simpson for The New York Times, which David Leonhardt wrote about last week, Heres a look at the candidates positions, shipping 2.5 million vaccine shots to Taiwan, discuss Joe Manchins Senate and New York Citys mayoral race. Her masterly questioning of the former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen before the House Oversight and Reform Committee last year helped reveal the extent of Mr. Trumps misconduct. 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. Mondaire Jones has earned our endorsement as the most promising and the most prepared. As a borough president, Boylan can offer a yea or nay vote on a rezoning, though the true power comes from the Council Member whose district would be impacted by the rezoning. Allow the New York City Civil Court to hear and decide claims for up to $50,000 instead of the current limit of $25,000. City Hall Bureau Chief at City & State New York . After a year in office, the public's trust in Adams on crime has weakened - 57% of New York City voters disapproved of his handling of crime, according to a January Quinnipiac University poll. Vish Burra, the congressmans director of operations, met me on Staten Island to explain the plan to make Santos president? Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine released a report this week outlining 171 locations in the borough he believes can be turned into more than 73,000 new homes. The child of a single mother who relied on food stamps and lived in Section 8 housing, he eventually graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Law School, and he supports universal child care and tuition-free college. What makes Twitch ideal for smaller musicians is the connection it enables between performers and their audiences. The other three counties are named differently from their boroughs: Manhattan is New York County . Its all about not looking soft on crime. The winner of the race will succeed Gale Brewer, whose political ambitions and unwanted term limit have inspired her to run for New York City Council. He grew up on the Upper East Side with his mother, who still lives in the neighborhood, and his grandparents, who fled anti . Mr. Bragg also served as a federal prosecutor under Preet Bharara, a former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, prosecuting public corruption, wage theft and, at one point, a violent money-laundering scheme linked to the Sinaloa cartel of Mexico. The trend appeared to have shaped some progressive groups strategies. Only the Queens borough president was eligible to seek re-election after winning a special election in 2020 (and won re-election). An influential hotel workers union is flexing its power at a key moment in the citys recovery, affecting major projects from casinos to homeless shelters. This tool from The City, a nonprofit news organization, matches voters with candidates. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. Walgreens Wont Sell Abortion Pills in Red States Even Where Its Legal. Its not a second job because he dropped out of anything.. Send to dcruz@gothamist.com. He has experience in government working for the Empire State Development Corporation, the state entity that helps drive economic investment into New York. The former VP has an extremely narrow path to viability in 2024. The Bronx: Three candidates are fighting to replace the outgoing president, Fernando Ferrer. Here are our endorsements in the congressional primaries. He also wants to create a federal program that would help moderate- and lower-income New Yorkers become homeowners, exactly the vision needed in the district and in Congress. "Local leaders must advocate for policies that force developers to abide by the rules," she wrote on her campaign website. His plans to use the office to address climate change and ensure an equitable recovery from the pandemic earned him early endorsements from unions, progressive groups and politicians such as Representative Jamaal Bowman and Tiffany Cabn, a candidate for the City Council who nearly pulled off a long-shot campaign for Queens district attorney. Endorsements 2021 VID endorses candidates and ballot proposals in all national, state, and local elections.