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Public Advocate

Public Advocate Letitia James speaks during the Anne Frank Tree Dedication at Liberty Park on June 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/Getty Images)

Letitia James Inches Closer to Potential 2021 Mayoral Bid

Will she jump into the race?
By Madina Toure
David Dinkins - 2021 Mayoral Race

NYC’s First and Only Black Mayor Discusses the 2021 Mayoral Race

Letitia James may have support from the city's first and only black mayor in a potential 2021 mayoral bid.
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.

A New Yorker’s Guide to Key Races in Today’s Primary

Voters are headed to the polls today to voice their picks for mayor, public advocate and City Council positions.
By Madina Toure
Bronx Councilman Rafael Salamanca speaks at a press conference where Bronx tenants announced a lawsuit against their landlord.

Bronx Councilman Blames City’s ‘Irresponsibility’ for Toddler Deaths in Radiator Blast

By Madina Toure
Public Advocate Letitia James speaks during an interfaith candlelight vigil in solidarity with Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina outside Barclays Center on June 21, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Abolish the Public Advocate in NYC

By The Editors
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the New York Police Department graduation ceremony at Madison Square Garden on December 29, 2014 in New York City.

NYPD Pushes Back on Council Proposal to Limit Use of Nuisance Abatement Law

By Madina Toure
Public Advocate Letitia James.

Tish James: No One Is Focusing on Spread of Zika Through Sexual Transmission

By Madina Toure
Public Advocate Letitia James.

Public Advocate Letitia James Isn’t Afraid to Burst Into Song or File a Lawsuit

By Jillian Jorgensen
Public advocate Letitia James is suing for monitoring and enforcement of air conditioning on special ed. buses.

Public Advocate Sues DOE Over Lack of Air Conditioning on Buses for Disabled Students

By Kim Velsey
Public Advocate Letitia James.

Letitia James Meets With Tenants, Lays Out Pro-Renter Agenda

By Will Bredderman
Who made this year's list? (Kevin Case/flickr)

Who Are New York City’s Worst Landlords?

By Kim Velsey
Zephyr Teachout (Photo: Facebook).

Teachout Vows to Maintain State’s ‘Special Relationship’ With Israel

By Will Bredderman
Tish rallies with distraught parents and Assembly candidate Jo Anne Simon (Twitter: Tish James)

Tish James Sweating Un-Air Conditioned Bus Rides for Special Needs Kids

By Will Bredderman

Citywide Elected Officials Release Tax Returns

By Jill Colvin
Public Advocate Tish James.

Letitia James and Business-Unfriendly New York

By The Editors
Public Advocate Letitia James. (Photo: Official NYC Council/William Alatriste.)

Tish James Renews Public Advocate’s Legislative Role

By Jill Colvin
Public Advocate Letitia James, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Mayor Bill de Blasio march together, arms interlocked. (Photo: Facebook)

De Blasio Nearly Doubles Budget for His Old Office

By Jill Colvin

Letitia James Vows to Keep Bill de Blasio’s Feet to Fire

By Jill Colvin
Letitia James and Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Getty)

Tish James Projected Winner of Public Advocate Runoff

By Colin Campbell

For Public Advocate Today: Daniel Squadron

By The Editors

Squadron Sidesteps Anonymous Attack Questions on NY1

By Ross Barkan
Comptroller John Liu and Councilwoman Tish James today.

Public Advocate Candidates Clash on Asian Endorsements

By Ross Barkan

Healthcare Workers’ Union Launches Radio Barrage for Tish James

By Ross Barkan

Public Advocate Candidates Tangle in Last Televised Debate

By Ross Barkan
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