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July 2025

South Asian Voters, Youth Turnout, and Bronx Apathy: How Zohran Mamdani Won the NYC Democratic Primary
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for mayor marked a major political upset, powered by increased turnout among younger, immigrant, and…
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Q&A: NYC’s Charter Revision Could Reshape Housing and Democracy
With housing costs hitting record highs and voter turnout stagnant, New York City officials are considering new ways to help locals have more say in…
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Zohran Mamdani's Success Campaigning on Groceries Underscores Handwringing Over Rising Food Costs
New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani secured the mayoral nomination in last week's Democratic primary election—a sign local voters connected with his…
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June 2025

May 2025

NYC Charter Reform 2025: What's at Stake for Housing and Democracy
How NYC’s Local Constitution Is Quietly Shaping Your Future
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Which Democrats Are Running for New York City Mayor in 2025? Here's the Tl;dr.
On June 24, New York City voters will flock to the polls for the 2025 Mayoral Primary Election.
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What's the Pulse: New Yorkers Talk Quality of Life Issues in the City, Upcoming Mayoral Election
Rising housing and food costs are top of mind for voters. Yet, the New York City Mayoral Election—and its implications for Gotham's cost-of-living…
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Bureaucracy Killed a Bronx Busway… and Other Reasons Why We Created Civic Pulse.
A never-realized 2019 proposal to build a busway in the Bronx is the perfect allegory for everything that's wrong with New York City politics—and what…
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