Central Park Leaders Ask N.Y.C. Officials to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages

The Central Park Conservancy, which manages the park, had not taken a public stance on the issue as it became politically contentious — until now.

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Measures Aimed at N.Y.C. Housing Crisis Will Be on November Ballot

Voters will have a chance to reshape the city’s approach to development and limit the power of the City Council to stop new affordable housing projects.

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New Yorkers May Vote on Curbing Council’s Power to Block New Housing

The City Council can block the development of new housing. A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to let voters weigh in on reducing the Council’s power.

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10 Libraries Will Open on Sundays in N.Y.C. Budget Deal

Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council are expected to announce a budget deal that will include bringing Sunday service to some library branches.

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Why Ranked-Choice Voting Could Have a Pivotal Effect on the Mayor’s Race

The candidates have struck alliances and made cross-endorsements to take advantage of the ranked-choice voting system.

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Primary Day, by the Numbers

Here’s what to know about the primary election for mayor and a number of other posts, which will take place on the hottest day of the year so far.

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2025 NYC Mayoral Race: Photos From the Campaign Trail

The Democrats running in New York City’s mayoral primary have crisscrossed the five boroughs over several months to make their case to voters in person.

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The Closing Arguments of the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates

Ahead of the June 24 primary, The New York Times analyzed the closing campaign speeches of the four leading Democrats running for mayor.

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We Asked. The Top Candidates for Mayor of New York City Answered.

We interviewed eight of the leading candidates for New York City mayor about their experience, their plans for the city and their sometimes contentious bagel orders. Here’s what they said.

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Black Voters Take Center Stage as N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Enters Final Days

Adrienne Adams, the Black City Council speaker, has resisted pressure to cross-endorse Zohran Mamdani, renewing battle lines between some Black Democrats and progressives.

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