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New York City elects a new mayor today

This is WSN’s guide to the 2021 New York City election. Read about the candidates, the stakes and NYU students’ voting takes.

Katie Brown, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2021

Starting at 6 a.m. today, Nov. 2, New Yorkers will head to the polls to cast their ballots and decide between Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa as the city’s next...

Opinion: Hurricane Ida highlights need for a more comprehensive climate strategy

The historic devastation Hurricane Ida wrought upon New York underscores the urgency of investing in climate infrastructure. Eric Adams’ climate plans, which remain vague, must prioritize climate resiliency and corporate accountability.

Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor • September 13, 2021

Hurricane Ida dumped record levels of rain across New York City on Sept. 1, shutting down packed streets and highways and flooding subway stations. Damage and tragedy overwhelmed...

New Yorkers and NYU students alike show low turnout for the mayoral primaries

Democratic candidate Eric Adams has an early lead in the polls, but official results are expected to be revealed in mid-July following rounds of ranked-choice voting.

Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor • June 30, 2021

Nearly 1.1 million New Yorkers voted early in the 2020 presidential election, often having to wait for hours in line. But when Gallatin sophomore Jacob Keller arrived at the polls...

De Blasio Endorses SLAM, Discusses Racist Statues, Does Not Take Questions

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor • September 27, 2017

Mayor Bill de Blasio visited his old Weinstein dorm room. During his visit, he said he would consider taking down certain statues and supported SLAM's objective of getting a student on NYU's Board of Trustees.

Talking Transition Tent gives NYC residents platform to recommend changes

November 13, 2013

Several community organizations have put up a tent for city residents to make suggestions about what Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio should address in his administration.

Campaigns, voters share blame for low turnout in New York City

November 7, 2013

New York City's historical pattern of low voter turnout continued in Tuesday's mayoral election - but at an all-time low - revealing a growing participation problem in the United States' largest city.

Bill de Blasio wins New York City mayoral election

WSN News Staff • November 6, 2013

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio beat out former MTA chairman Joseph Lhota to become the next mayor of New York City.

Mayoral General Election Today, Lhota faces off with de Blasio

November 5, 2013

Bill de Blasio and Joseph Lhota face off in the general election for mayor; de Blasio leads in polls.

Bloomberg’s final term winds down, look back at legacy

November 5, 2013

The mayoral election Nov. 5 will choose Mayor Michael Bloomberg's replacement, but his past three terms in office have impacted the city in more ways than one.

Bloomberg enters bid for eternal mayor of New York City

October 31, 2013

In a press conference, Mayor Bloomberg revealed his intention to seek a fourth term as mayor of New York City.

Bloomberg calling de Blasio’s campaign racist is inadvertently racist

Christina Coleburn, Contributing Columnist • September 11, 2013

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's characterization of mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio's ad campaign as racist reveals the current mayor's double-standard when it comes to race.

Candidate Profile: Bill De Blasio

September 11, 2013

Public advocate Bill De Blasio is one of the contenders in the run-off for democratic candidate as the New York City mayoral race.

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