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Why Sexual Misconduct Is Unforgivable but Corruption Is Overlooked Two candidates in the New York race for mayor have been accused of wrongdoing. One has been urged to drop out of the race; the other is gaining strength. Before harassment allegations, city comptroller Scott Stringer, center, was a leading candidate in the mayoral race. Credit...Sarah Blesener for The New York Times May 13, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET A year ago, if you had asked anyone who has spent time around New York City politics who would next become mayor, you were likely to hear that the election of Scott Stringer was more or ...

The First Official Mayoral Debate in N.Y.C.: What to Know [Want to get New York Today by email? Alternate-side parking: Suspended today for Solemnity of the Ascension and Eid al-Fitr. Image Credit...Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times They’ve been overshadowed by the pandemic and national politics. But now it’s their turn in the spotlight. This evening, Democratic candidates in New York City’s mayoral race will convene virtually for the first of three official primary debates. For weeks, they have pored over policy briefings, huddled with advisers and held full-on mock sessions in prep...

The first debate, featuring eight candidates, takes place Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Andrew Yang speaks at a January forum in Harlem for the Democratic candidates seeking to become New York City’s next mayor.Credit...Jose A. Alvarado Jr. for The New York Times By The New York Times May 13, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET The first official debate between eight major Democratic candidates for mayor of New York City takes place Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. There are less than six weeks left until the June 22 primary election, and the race is arguably the most consequential New York City election ...

The editorial board’s endorsement for the Democratic mayoral primary.

Sexual Harassment Allegations Roil N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: 5 Takeaways Scott Stringer, the city comptroller, has faced criticism for his aggressive defense against accusations from a former campaign worker. Scott Stringer, the city comptroller, has denied accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman 20 years ago.Credit...Gabriela Bhaskar for The New York Times May 3, 2021, 3:00 a.m. ET For much of the New York City mayor’s race, Andrew Yang has been a dominating presence, leading in limited early polling and siphoning attention from his rivals. That largely remained true last week, b...