Election 2020
A review by WNYC/Gothamist of hacked records appears to tie several law enforcement officers and public officials in New York to a far-right militia linked with the attack on U.S. Capitol in January. Mayor de Blasio's office has announced an investigation.
Sep 30, 2021 9:56 AM
The leading Democratic candidates for mayor aggressively jockeyed one another to make their case before New York City voters in the first in-person debate of the race.
Jun 3, 2021 12:43 AM
While a historic number of women ran for office in both 2018 and 2020, they remain underrepresented as candidates, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
Jan 20, 2021 10:14 AM
Law enforcement in Washington D.C. also said they detained a Colorado man who allegedly threatened to shoot House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi on live TV and was found with 2,500 rounds of ammunition.
Jan 13, 2021 11:21 AM
NYC Faces No “Real” Terror Threats After Capitol Riots, De Blasio Says, As Pols Demand Trump Resigns
“It was an act of sedition that was incited and encouraged by Donald Trump,” Brooklyn Congressman Hakeem Jeffries said.
Jan 9, 2021 4:49 PM
Candidates are vying for the 12th Council District seat, which covers the northeast section of the Bronx.
Dec 12, 2020 9:35 AM