Sophie Krichevsky

2 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

No matter how you slice it, the reality of the New York City public advocate Democratic primary is that the only publicly available independent poll thus far has Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar getting 6% compared to incumbent Jumaane Williams’ 51%. That poll came out in April – as Rajkumar is quick to point out – eons before primary voters are thinking about who should be the next public advocate and long before either candidate is running ads on TV.

2 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

An independent expenditure committee filed Monday in support of Justin Brannan’s campaign for New York City comptroller is managed by a lobbyist working for a casino project in his current City Council district, state campaign finance records show. With the project in Brannan’s district, the term-limited council member has influence over the bid. The City Council is set to take up a zoning amendment soon that would help clear the way for The Coney to become a reality.

3 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

As part of his reelection bid, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is releasing his first TV commercial Wednesday morning with a $250,000 ad buy, his campaign exclusively told City & State. The ad will air throughout the city on MSNBC, CNN and major streaming platforms, including Spanish language placements.

1 month ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

In an election where there is not much daylight policy-wise between the two leading candidates, the race to be New York City’s next comptroller has become one focused on coalition building. Though Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine has a much deeper war chest than City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan – approximately $1.3 million more in the bank as of the last filing deadline in mid-March – the race has remained something of a toss-up.

1 month ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky |Annie McDonough

New York City Council’s Republican Caucus is six members strong again. At least for now. Republican radio host Frank Morano emerged victorious in Tuesday night’s New York City Council District 51 special election to fill the South Shore Staten Island seat left vacant by former Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli. Not long after polls closed at 9 p.m., Morano held a commanding lead over two other candidates, with 59% of the vote and 99% of scanners reporting.