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2017 elections

Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), right, at a rally in support of the mayor's millionaire tax proposal.
Jan 1

Bernie Sanders Swears in Mayor Bill de Blasio for His Second Term

'About a year ago, Jane and I attended an inauguration in Washington, D.C. and let me tell you, today's inauguration is a lot more fun.'
By Madina Toure
Protesters walk during the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Dec 27

2017: The Year Complacency Shattered

Before you write off 2017., look at the silver lining.
By Bradley Tusk and Michaela Balderston
Manhattan Councilman Corey Johnson is one of eight Council members running to replace City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
Dec 20

Corey Johnson Gets County Support to Become NYC Council Speaker, Reports Say

Corey Johnson appears to be one step closer to becoming the next speaker of the New York City Council.
By Madina Toure
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer speaks at a press conference.
Dec 13

Schumer: Delay Vote on GOP Tax Plan Until Doug Jones Arrives

By Madina Toure
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and other Council members at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in March.
Dec 1

NYC Council Speaker Hopefuls Spar Over Term Limit Extension Proposal

By Madina Toure
First Lady Chirlane McCray, left, and Mayor Bill de Blasio, right, at a press conference at City Hall.
Nov 30

Bill de Blasio Unveils Second Term Team, Exit of Two Top Officials

By Madina Toure
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and other Council members at an interfaith rally.
Nov 30

NYC Council Speaker Hopefuls Weigh in on Role of Race, Gender in Competition

By Madina Toure
Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, center, "takes a knee" with other Council members at City Hall in support of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Nov 27

Brooklyn Council Speaker Hopeful Unveils Progressive Agenda

By Madina Toure
Lilly Ledbetter, left, and Queens Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, right, at the Women's Campaign Fund 32nd Annual Parties of Your Choice Gala.
Nov 16

After Crowley Concedes, Council Down to 11 Women Members

By Madina Toure
Left to right: Brooklyn Councilman David Greenfield; City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito; Manhattan Councilman Ben Kallos; and Manhattan Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal.
Nov 10

New Members Elected to City Council, But Same Direction

By Madina Toure
Nov 10

Recapping a Wild Week in New Jersey Politics

By Christian Hetrick
Tom Kean Jr.
Nov 8

Kean Set for Another Term as Senate GOP Leader

By Christian Hetrick
Craig Coughlin.
Nov 8

Prieto’s Long-Shot Bid to Keep the Speakership Fizzles

By Christian Hetrick
President Donald Trump.
Nov 8

Tuesday Was a Win for Democrats—Not a Loss for Trump

By Ashe Schow
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and members of the New York City Council march up 5th Avenue in the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Nov 8

City Council Favorites Faced Tough Challenges in Contentious Races

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray speak to the media after voting at a public library in Brooklyn on Election Day.
Nov 7

Bill de Blasio Wins Second Term as Mayor of New York City

By Madina Toure
Kevin Rooney (left).
Nov 6

Democratic Poll Shows Close Assembly Race in Unlikely District

By Christian Hetrick
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a campaign rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders at Terminal 5 in Manhattan.
Nov 6

De Blasio: Danger of NYC Becoming ‘Exclusive Place’ Still Looms

By Madina Toure
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio speaks during the first televised debate against Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota Noticias in October 2013.
Nov 1

Terror Attack, De Blasio Pay-to-Play Allegations Frame Final Debate

By Madina Toure
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Mayor Bill de Blasio speaking at an ethnic media roundtable.
Oct 31

As Speaker’s Race Heats Up, Bill de Blasio’s Role Remains to Be Seen

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio participates in the second mayoral debate at the CUNY Graduate Center in September.
Oct 30

Bill de Blasio’s Opponents Seize on Pay-to-Play Allegations

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer at the New York City Labor Day Parade along Fifth Avenue.
Oct 30

Chuck Schumer Endorses Bill de Blasio for Second Term

By Madina Toure
Public Advocate Letitia James, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and other members of the City Council at a press conference.
Oct 26

As General Election Nears, Experts Say Some Races Could be Competitive

By Madina Toure
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) releasing a progressive agenda reporter at an event in Washington, D.C.
Oct 18

Elizabeth Warren Calls de Blasio ‘Progressive Leader’ New York Needs

By Madina Toure
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