2013 Mayoral Election

Jury Convicts Two Associates of NY Mayoral Candidate

5.2.13 at 5:52pm by Associated Press

Two former associates of a candidate seeking to become the city's first Asian-American mayor were convicted Thursday in a scheme to illegally raise campaign funds.

Democrats in Mayor Race Spar Over Issues of Public Safety

4.25.13 at 6:00am by Connor Ryan

Following the bombings in Boston last week, which killed three and injured more than 150, anti-terrorism efforts and procedures to thwart potential attacks in New York City have been pushed to the forefront of conversation.

MTA Chair Lhota Resigns, May Run for NYC Mayor

12.19.12 at 5:01pm by Jeff Coltin

MTA Chairman Joe Lhota pointing down a subway track

MTA Chairman and CEO Joe Lhota has confirmed he will step down at the end of the year to explore a run for New York City Mayor. Lhota has led the transportation agency since October of last year. He previously served as a Deputy Mayor under Rudy Giuliani and would run for Mayor as a Republican.