How Progressives Could Lose New York’s Mayor’s Race—But Win the City
“The whole city is up for grabs”: from office of the comptroller to the city council, progressives could pull off a wave of critical victories.
Akash Mehta and Sam Mellins · June 21, 2021

Congressmembers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman (not pictured) join Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, comptroller candidate Brad Lander and Council candidate Tiffany Caban for a get-out-the-vote rally. | Akash Mehta / New York Focus

Akash Mehta co-founded New York Focus and is the organization’s editor-in-chief. He grew up in New York City, and in another life… more

Sam Mellins is senior reporter at New York Focus, which he has been a part of since launch day. His reporting… more
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