Ben Max

On last week's #AskTheMayor, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio answered a question on reported cuts to the food stamp program — sort of.

A roundup of local New York City news, including Mayor Bill de Blasio's annual State of the City address and the election for Harlem City Council.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address preview and speech.

This year New York City will vote again. Here's what to expect.

In this historically "blue" city winners have faced little opposition, but tomorrow's New York State primary elections will feature some contested races. Here's what you need to know.  

Ben Max of Gotham Gazette talks about the role New Yorkers played at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions – from the nominees themselves to the super and regular delegates.

It's been all about the candidates lately, but don't be surprised to see many more names on your ballot tomorrow. Hear how your vote will affect delegate allocation in New York.

Hear a few forecasting questions for the (not-so-distant) future of New York City and state politics, like: will de Blasio and Cuomo ever stop feuding?

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested this morning on charges that he received millions in undisclosed income from two law firms. Here's what we know so far. 

Ben Max, editor of Decide NYC, discusses the latest in New York politics, including the de Blasio transition and the NYC council speaker's race.

Last night's runoff debate for the Democratic Public Advocate nomination was testy and full of both personal and policy-oriented attacks -- from ties to Bloomberg to questions about contributions from developers and affordable housing at the Brooklyn Bridge Park project. Ben Max of DecideNYC and Zack Fink of NY1 News fact-check the claims and discuss what comes next for Tish James and Daniel Squadron.

Ben Max, editor of DecideNYC.com, reviews election returns in City Council and other local primary contests.

 

"Down ballot," things are pretty interesting for next Tuesday's primary elections. Ben Max, editor of DecideNYC.com, discusses some of the most interesting city council races, and take your calls to tout your race. Want to make the case for why your local race is of interest? Call 212-433-9692.