Mayoral Election 2021
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ANALYSIS: Andrew Yang’s ‘Plan’ For The MTA is Empty Promises that Won’t Work Anyway
The mayoral front-runner makes a classic mistake — thinking that more MTA Board members for the city (which he can't get anyway) would solve the city's transit problems.
April 26, 2021
Mayoral Hopeful Donovan: City’s Open Streets Program is ‘Failing’ Due to De Blasio Incompetence
"Open streets are failing to achieve their fullest potential — not even close," the candidate said.
April 22, 2021
OPINION: What Street Vendors Want From the Next Mayor
The Yang dust-up was only the latest in a long saga of slights. Here are the policies these small businesses demand.
April 19, 2021
Stringer Sends Secretary Pete a Laundry List of Local Infrastructure Needs
He's not mayor yet, but Scott Stringer still has a to-do list for the federal government to help upgrade the city's infrasturcutre.
April 16, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Progressive Panic Edition
It was another weekend of mayoral politics, which makes sense, given that the all-important Democratic primary is just nine weeks away and "Undecided" is still running away with it. Plus other news.
April 12, 2021
Stringer Summer Plan: Expanded Open Streets and More Open Fire Hydrants
Comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer wants city funding for open streets and more splashing around in front of fire hydrants — the latest plank of his platform to give every New Yorker a summer to remember.
April 8, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Race for City Hall Edition
The Daily News did a big takeout on all the candidates' transportation positions. Here are the big takeaways ... plus all the other news from the weekend!
April 5, 2021
Yang Calls For Permanent Open Streets Program With City Funding
The mayoral candidate said he would direct city funding to a permanent open streets program, a priority for open streets volunteers who need help to keep the popular program humming.
April 4, 2021
OPINION: Five Mobility Ideas for the Next Mayor
After COVID, the city is brimming with new opportunities for transportation integration. Here are concepts from a top cycling strategist.
March 28, 2021
The Best And Worst Answers At The Mayoral Transportation Forum (AKA the Transit Nerd Super Bowl)
So who did best at the “transportation forum”? Here’s our analysis.
March 26, 2021
