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New York City Campaign Finance Board

Former Councilman Ruben Wills at the fourth annual Peace Week press conference at City Hall in January 2013.

Former Queens Councilman Pleads Guilty to Concealing Personal Loan

The disgraced former Queens councilman failed to disclose a personal loan on his disclosure report with the city's Conflicts of Interest Board.
By Madina Toure
Comptroller Scott Stringer, left, and Public Advocate Letitia James, right, are among rumored candidates for New York City mayor in 2021.

Ethnicity, Trump to Play Role in 2021 Mayor’s Race, Experts Say

As the mayor begins his second and final term, elected officials, advocates and pundits weigh in on potential successors.
By Madina Toure
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.

City Council Favorites Faced Tough Challenges in Contentious Races

Though many incumbent Council members won reelection, some City Council races ended up being closer than expected.
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.

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

By Madina Toure
Independent mayoral candidate Bo Dietl.

De Blasio Debates Bo Dietl and Nicole Malliotakis Before Rowdy Audience

By Madina Toure
Nicole Malliotakis, Republican New York City mayoral candidate, speaks during a press conference outside City Hall.

Longshot Challengers to De Blasio Face Uphill Battle in Debate, Experts Say

By Madina Toure
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis.

Nicole Malliotakis Receives $1.5 Million in Public Matching Funds

By Madina Toure
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio Claims Victory in NYC Democratic Primary

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio Gets An Extra $2 Million in Public Matching Funds

By Madina Toure
A directional sign in various languages is placed to point voters to a polling station in New York City.

Voters to Get a Crack at Council Candidates at CFB Forums

By Madina Toure
Brooklyn City Council candidate Justin Brannan and Councilman Vincent Gentile, who is running for Brooklyn district attorney.

Brooklyn City Council Candidate Accused of Failing to Disclose Campaign Expenses

By Madina Toure
Public Advocate Letitia James.

Public Advocate Letitia James Hit With $5,705 Penalty Over 2013 Campaign

By Madina Toure
People exit the building after voting at Public School 321 on April 19, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Board of Elections Slammed at Voter Assistance Hearing

By Janaki Chadha
State Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh with advocates today (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer).

Democrats Push Universal, Automatic Voter Registration for New York State

By Will Bredderman
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bill de Blasio’s 2009 Campaign Fined by Finance Board

By Jill Colvin

After Fine, Palma Will Reject Matching Funds

By Azi Paybarah

Today in Fines

By Azi Paybarah

Lobbyist Safety and Campaign Finance

By Observer Staff

Events for October 17, 2006

By Observer Staff

Events for May 11, 2006

By Observer Staff

Campaign Finance

By Observer Staff

F.A.O. Schwarz Discovers Politics Isn’t Child’s Play

By Ben Smith
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