Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in Bitcoin
Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.
Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.
Truck driver Durr unseats longest-tenured NJ legislator Sweeney
Republican newcomer Edward Durr, who spent less than $200 on the primary run and about $10,000 on his entire campaign, defeated State Senate President Steve Sweeney.
Republican newcomer Edward Durr, who spent less than $200 on the primary run and about $10,000 on his entire campaign, defeated State Senate President Steve Sweeney.
Edward Durr, GOP truck driver who spent $150 on primary in NJ, defeats Sweeney
New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.
New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.
Buffalo mayor, a write-in candidate, declares victory over AOC-backed socialist
Buffalo, New York, Mayor Byron Brown was not even on the ballot for his city's mayoral election but he has declared victory over Democratic candidate India Walton – a self-declared democratic socialist.
Buffalo, New York, Mayor Byron Brown was not even on the ballot for his city's mayoral election but he has declared victory over Democratic candidate India Walton – a self-declared democratic socialist.
MURPHY WINS: Gov. Phil Murphy wins narrow reelection in New Jersey
Democrat Phil Murphy defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the first Democratic governor to win reelection in New Jersey since 1977.
Democrat Phil Murphy defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the first Democratic governor to win reelection in New Jersey since 1977.
Republican wins are wake up call for Democrats across nation
As President Joe Biden urges Democrats to pass his infrastructure bill, a political analyst says if they don't, the 2022 elections could see more Republican surprises.
As President Joe Biden urges Democrats to pass his infrastructure bill, a political analyst says if they don't, the 2022 elections could see more Republican surprises.
Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams pledges to make NYC 'safer' and more 'business-friendly'
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Republicans again block Democrats' voting rights bill in Senate
Senate Democrats forced another test vote on voting rights legislation Wednesday and Republicans blocked it for the fourth time this year.
Senate Democrats forced another test vote on voting rights legislation Wednesday and Republicans blocked it for the fourth time this year.
Murphy, Ciattarelli in a tight race for New Jersey governor
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Caroline Simmons defeats Bobby Valentine in Stamford mayor's race
Democratic state Rep. Caroline Simmons has been elected mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. Former MLB manager and player Bobby Valentine conceded defeat in a speech to his supporters. Simmons will be the first woman to serve as mayor of Stamford, the state's second-largest city.
Democratic state Rep. Caroline Simmons has been elected mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. Former MLB manager and player Bobby Valentine conceded defeat in a speech to his supporters. Simmons will be the first woman to serve as mayor of Stamford, the state's second-largest city.
Key takeaways from election results 2021, Youngkin’s Virginia win
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.
Alvin Bragg elected Manhattan's first Black district attorney
Alvin Bragg has been elected Manhattan's first Black district attorney. When Bragg takes office in January, he'll inherit an ongoing investigation of former President Donald Trump.
Alvin Bragg has been elected Manhattan's first Black district attorney. When Bragg takes office in January, he'll inherit an ongoing investigation of former President Donald Trump.
Michelle Wu, Aftab Pureval mayoral wins mark milestone for Asian Americans
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
TOO CLOSE TO CALL: Tight race for NJ governor between Murphy and Ciattarelli
A tight race for governor is unfolding in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy was trying to win reelection against Republican former State Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli in a race that was also too early to call. If successful, Murphy would be the first Democrat reelected as the state's governor in 44 years.
A tight race for governor is unfolding in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy was trying to win reelection against Republican former State Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli in a race that was also too early to call. If successful, Murphy would be the first Democrat reelected as the state's governor in 44 years.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Election officials try to get Sliwa to remove coat to vote
Election officials had issues with two things that Curtis Sliwa did at his polling station. They gave in on one thing but refused on the other.
Election officials had issues with two things that Curtis Sliwa did at his polling station. They gave in on one thing but refused on the other.