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Weiner still on the fence about mayoral run, posts plan to boost middle class
The disgraced congressman may not be ready to announce his candidacy for mayor, but he does have a plan for the Big Apple.
Quinn leads mayoral hopefuls in fundraising, taps celeb money
The candidates looking to succeed Mayor Bloomberg are getting their warchests ready.
Mayoral hopefuls debate NYC biz diversity strategies
The people who aim to take Mike Bloomberg’s seat faced off for the first time.
Voter reg drive targets youth, new citizens
Civic Engagement advocates are looking to boost the number of young adults and immigrants in the next mayoral election.
If Joe Lhota wins, he’d be the first mayor with a beard in 100 years
So how big of a factor is facial hair in this year’s mayoral election?
SE Qns. voters claim term limits last straw
Southeast Queens played a huge factor in Michael Bloomberg’s slim victory in the 2009 New York mayoral election. But why exactly did constituents decide to vote for a change?
NYC mayor write-ins included Aaron Judge, Obama, Beyoncé
A who’s who of celebrities, fictional characters, and past leaders made the list.
Council passes paid sick leave bill
After four years of negotiations, city leaders passed legislation that help New Yorkers from deciding between their health and job.
Corruption scandals will lead to ethics reforms: Cuomo
The governor says there’s a silver lining to all of the recent political scandals.
Open season for mayor’s race kicks into high gear
It’s never to late to start planning for next year’s election, especially when it comes to succeeding Mayor Bloomberg.
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Ivan Pereira has been reporting on news in New York City since 2005. Born and raised in the metropolitan area, his strong knowledge of New York City helped him produce numerous breaking news and feature articles that span a wide variety of topics. Ivan earned his Bachelor’s degree from New York University’s Arthur L. Carter […]
City changes plans for new Manhattan jail
After a huge community outcry, the mayor’s office announced it will not build a detention center on Centre Street.
Bill de Blasio wins in landslide over Joe Lhota
Bill de Blasio’s long campaign for mayor proved successful as he bested Joe Lhota for the keys to Gracie Mansion.
Voters experience lever machine problems at polls
The city board of election’s decision to use the lever machines may have caused minor problems during Primary Day.
Hundreds of fast food workers hit city streets to call for higher wages
McDonald’s and Burger King employees took to the streets to demand a greater living wage.
New Yorkers say corruption is a serious problem in state: Poll
New Yorkers say the recent political scandals have turned the Big Apple rotten to the core.
Quinn fires back at super PAC’s attack ads
The mudslinging across the airwaves has begun in the mayoral race.
New York leaders weigh in on Martin Luther King Jr.’s significance
The city’s elected officials reflect on how the civil rights icon’s work resonates today.
Lhota confirms his run for mayor’s seat during luncheon
Now that the former MTA chief declared his candidacy, political experts predict he will have an interesting battle for the mayor’s seat.