Erwin Roque Archives – Politics NY

Kathryn Garcia named port authority executive director

Politics

State operations head Kathryn Garcia tapped as next Port Authority director

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with his wife Rama Duwaji voting on election day

Politics

Mamdani to move into Gracie Mansion, giving up his rent-stabilized apartment in Queens

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Rana Abdelhamid speaks at the launch of her run for Assembly District 36 in Astoria. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Queens

Rana Abdelhamid officially launches campaign to replace Mamdani in Queens Assembly District 36

By Shane O’Brien

mamdani victory

Brooklyn

Brooklyn voters propelled Mamdani to victory, embraced progressive Dems in City Council

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters at the Brooklyn Paramount on Nov. 4, 2025.

Queens

A tale of two election districts: How two District 24 neighborhoods in Queens became Mamdani’s best and worst

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani claims victory in NYC Mayor's Race

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Mamdani says he won’t back down from tangling with Trump, but seeks to work with him on affordability

By Ethan Stark-Miller

voters with ballots in 2025 NYC Mayor's race election in Brooklyn

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Five big takeaways from record-setting election that helped Mamdani win

By Adam Daly

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters at the Brooklyn Paramount on Nov. 4, 2025.

Queens

2025 ELECTION: Mamdani wins Queens as Paladino, Wong take key Council races

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani claims victory in NYC Mayor's Race

Politics

MAMDANI WINS NYC MAYOR’S RACE: Queens Assembly member projected to become first Muslim mayor in city history

By Ethan Stark-Miller

voter in nyc mayor's race at poll in west village

Politics

ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS: Zohran Mamdani wins historic NYC Mayor’s Race

By Robert Pozarycki

NYC Mayor's Race voters on election day during historic turnout

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Historic turnout sees more than 2 MILLION VOTERS shatter years of apathy

By Robert Pozarycki

Zohran Mamdani speaking to reporters after voting

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani votes for himself along Working Families Party ballot line, reports say

By Shane O'Brien

Republican NYC mayor nominee Curtis Sliwa smiling

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Sliwa says ‘vote, vote, vote’ across Big Apple on Election Day in last-ditch appeal to voters

By Shea Vance

Andrew Cuomo votes in NYC mayor's race

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo votes in Sutton Place while shaking off Trump backing, hopes heavy turnout will break his way

By Adam Daly

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani votes in Queens

Politics

ELECTION DAY: Mamdani says ‘yes’ to controversial housing ballot questions after weeks of staying mum on his opinions

By Ethan Stark-Miller & Shane O'Brien

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Election Day 2025 live updates: Bronxites head out to vote in the mayoral election

By Lesley Cosme Torres, Emily Swanson & Sadie Brown

people voting in nyc mayor's race at election booths

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race LIVE UPDATES: Over 1.7 million votes cast in contest between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa

By Robert Pozarycki, Barbara Russo-Lennon, Adam Daly, and Shea Vance

people take part in early voting

Politics

EARLY VOTING: Turnout sets a non-presidential election year record as NYC Mayor’s Race energizes the city

By Ethan Stark-Miller & Sadie Brown

man wearing a suit and red beret on a train

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: One more ride for the red beret, as Curtis Sliwa campaigns to the very end

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Assembly Member Steven Raga celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at El Mariachi on Oct. 11. Photo via Steven Raga Facebook.

Queens

Raga celebrates Hispanic and Filipino heritage with two community events

By Shane O’Brien

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani speaking

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani eyes a ‘new day’ at City Hall at sunrise rally on final day of campaign

By Ethan Stark-Miller

NYC mayor's race candidates curtis sliwa, zohran mamdani and andrew cuomo

Politics

Sunday in the NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa make final bids for votes before Election Day

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

A person cast their vote during the first day of early voting in the general election in Brooklyn on Oct. 25, 2025.

Politics

EARLY VOTING: Voters over 60 leading the way in casting early ballots. Does that bode well for Cuomo?

By Ethan Stark-Miller & Sadie Brown

Zohran Mamdani speaking at microphone

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani rebuffs MTA boss Lieber’s skepticism of his free bus plan

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Local environmental and transit advocates questioned state and federal experts about the plans to repair five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway at the first of the three public hearings over the proposal on December 5.

Underwhelming attendence at public hearings for Cross Bronx bridge repairs spurs concern over public engagement

Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Matthew Marrero, and Rev. Amanda Ashcraft sing a hymn together at a press conference on Dec. 9.

Gay man detained by ICE, prompting husband and advocates to speak out

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Metropolitan Park anti-casino movement grows as 30 faith leaders release statements in opposition

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We’ll be BWAC: After fire, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition launches search for new home