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Brigid Bergin
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Reporter Politics, Gothamist
New York
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By Brigid Bergin Verified|GothamistVerifiedNew York City’s two leading Democratic mayoral candidates took home very different hauls from the New York City Campaign Finance Board on Tuesday. Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani of Queens received nearly $4 million in public matching funds, the largest single payment to any candidate in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary race to date. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo received nothing
By Brigid Bergin Verified|GothamistVerifiedA good-government group is pitching a proposal following the corruption scandal that engulfed Mayor Eric Adams: Let voters participate in a special election to remove a future mayor from office. The 125-year-old organization Citizens Union plans to present a proposal at a meeting of the Adams administration’s Charter Revision Commission on Wednesday that would create a new procedure to remove a mayor for misconduct
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Gothamist
Gothamist is an online publication based in New York City that covers local news, events, food, culture, and various aspects of city life. Founded in 2003 by Jake Dobkin and Jen Chung, it has evolved from a blog into a professional journalistic outlet known for its personal storytelling style. The publication aims to provide insights about life in New York, making readers feel as if they are receiving updates from a friend. Gothamist offers a variety of content services, including local news coverage, cultural and event reporting, and food and dining guides. The site also occasionally produces instructional content, such as cooking tutorials. Its audience includes residents, visitors, and anyone interested in urban culture, supported by sponsors and community donations. Over the years, Gothamist has changed ownership, with significant milestones including its acquisition by DNAinfo in 2017 and later by New York Public Radio in 2018, which reinforced its commitment to local journalism.
New York, New York, United States
+1 212-796-4200
Founded: 2003