Originally published in the New York Times Sept. 9, 2013. Over the course of the primary campaign in New York City, mayoral candidates have regularly appeared at campaign forums and met voters at subway stops. But few destinations have been more popular than churches. Since April, the candidates have spoken at least 169 church services, […]
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Originally published in City Limits on June 4, 2013. Part of City & State’s Five Borough Ballot series. Patrons of Camaguey Restaurant hold nuanced views on mayoral control, charter schools and teacher evaluations—and feel the state of the schools is more important than who’s mayor. By Matthew J. Perlman and Nicholas Wells The business at […]
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by Jessica Glazer and Nicholas Wells You don’t have to be rich to win public office in New York City, but it doesn’t hurt to have rich friends. New York City’s strict public financing system limits donations to $4,950 for an individual, but critics claim that some donors take advantage of a loophole called campaign […]
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