Opinion | ‘We’ve Become Too Complicated’: Where Eric Adams Thinks Democrats Went Wrong

New York’s likely next mayor shares his vision for public safety, housing and “kitchen table issues.”

As Adams Plots City’s Future, He Leans on a Past Mayor: Bloomberg

The relationship between Eric Adams, the Democratic mayoral nominee in New York City, and Mike Bloomberg has benefits for both men.

Campaigns Keep Close Watch on Count That Will Decide N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race

The tallying of more than 125,000 absentee ballots will determine whether Eric Adams retains his lead in the Democratic primary.

Opinion | How Did a Socialist Triumph in Buffalo?

The backlash against 'defund the police' didn't stop India Walton.

Opinion | In N.Y.C., Black Is Back

Black candidates are leading in this New York City election. Can they avoid the pitfalls?

How India Walton Pulled It Off in the Buffalo Mayoral Primary

Ms. Walton, 38, a democratic socialist who has never held political office, defeated Byron Brown, a four-term incumbent.

Primary Day in New York: Rain, Short Lines and a New Kind of Ballot

New York City voters used ranked-choice voting for the first time in a mayoral race on Tuesday, and many of them took it in stride.

Policing and the New York Mayoral Race

As voters head to the polls, we talk to two registered democratic voters about an election that is testing the city’s values.

Opinion | Only the Women Can Save Us Now, New York

Both men leading the Democratic mayoral primary are disasters.

N.Y.C. Is Emerging From a Crisis. Will Voters Show Up?

So far, turnout for local primary elections has been low. Historically, this has not been the case in challenging times.

Ex-Mayor on Duterte’s ‘Narco Politician’ List Is Killed

The death came three days after the International Criminal Court’s departing chief prosecutor requested a full investigation into the bloody war on drugs in the Philippines.

Opinion | ‘A Spicy Exchange’: Who Won the Final New York City Mayoral Debate?

Our columnists and contributors give their rankings.

As Battle Against Virus Wanes, Mayors Confront a New Challenge: Crime

Most city leaders, eager to rejuvenate downtown economies, have lifted coronavirus restrictions. But rising violent crime has kept both residents and tourists at home.