The Riverdale Press

Eric Adams will likely be New York City’s next mayor. And now, more than ever, his education policies will be crucial as he’s set to take the helm of the nation’s largest school system in what is hoped to be the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

The upcoming academic year will likely be one of particular importance as the city begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. But not even halfway through it, someone new will take up the helm of the nation’s largest public school system. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 8/1/21

Dinowitz poised to keep council seat, but small window remains for Lora

District 11 seems decided, but borough president race is still way too close to call

Eric Dinowitz 42% | 5816 votes

Mino Lora 27% | 3775 votes

Abigail Martin 14% | 1957 votes

Daniel Padernacht 6% | 870 votes

Jessica Haller 6% | 767 votes

Marcos Sierra 2% | 301 votes

Carlton Berkley 2% | 246 votes

With city council candidate Marjorie Velazquez and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres by his side, Andrew Yang makes yet another stop in the Bronx as part of his push to become New York City’s next mayor.

Yang looks to give everyone a seat at the table

Andrew Yang became a household name in 2019 as he was one of several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Donald Trump for the White House. He was different from most of the other candidates. He had no government experience. But he had a rather unique idea: universal basic income. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/17/21

Attorney Dan Padernacht went after non-profit executive director Mino Lora for her $50 donation to former Independent Democratic Conference member Marisol Alcantara in 2018 during a recent BronxNet debate. Padernacht and Lora, along with four other candidates, are running in a June 22 Democratic primary to represent this corner of the Bronx for the next two years.

Gloves off for candidates in heated debate

In the final weeks of campaigning, Mino Lora has faced the same question over and over from her competitors: Did she support the Independent Democratic Conference in 2018? more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 6/13/21

Isaac Wright Jr., brings a resume that is unique among the other candidates running for mayor. But how can he use that experience behind bars to lead City Hall? That’s the very message he’s working to get out to the voters.

System wronged Wright, but he works to make it better

It’s near impossible to find any political candidate not out there ready to share with you their entire resume from the moment you start shaking hands, to the split second you let go. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/6/21

Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia were among six mayoral candidates attending an interfaith forum hosted by SAR High School students Tyler Fischman and Eytan Saenger last week. The students asked each candidate what the city would look like under their leadership in four years — when the vast majority of them can vote.

Will next mayor have some faith in city’s youth?

In less than two months, voters are expected to choose who will most likely be their next mayor in the Democratic primary. A laundry list of candidates are competing to move into Gracie Mansion come January. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 5/16/21

The New York Power in Politics Club meets through a smartphone audio-conferencing app known as Clubhouse, hosting a series of forums with 2021 mayoral candidates like Brooklyn borough president Eric Adams and businessman Ray McGuire. The app has become popular among representatives like state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and politically engaged teens like SAR High School student Eytan Saenger.

Politicos turn away from Zoom, head for Clubhouse

What would you say to your elected representative if you could call them up right now? Until recently, this question was a moot point because most constituents didn’t have direct access to their representatives beyond maybe text-based social media. They would have to jump through a series of hoops before ever being able to get on the phone with their Assemblyman, council member, or even a mayoral frontrunner. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 5/2/21

Principals, teachers unions endorse Stringer

In a city where the mayor stands in charge of the public school system, it certainly helps to have the endorsement of teachers and principals alike. And one mayoral hopeful picked up major nods from unions involving both. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/25/21

Mayoral candidate Scott Stringer believes inequity needs to be addressed in the next mayor’s education platform. He is encouraged by the removal of middle school screening processes in Brooklyn, and also is skeptical of the age the city conducts screenings for gifted and talented programs.

What about everything kids aren't learning in classrooms?

Education is a topic of interest in almost any community. But in larger cities like New York — where the mayor calls many of the shots for public schools — it’s even more important to know where those seeking to become the city’s highest-ranking government official stand on the issues. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 2/7/21

Jessica Haller has tested positive for the coronavirus, but says she is doing fine. By pure coincidence, her daughter — attending school abroad — also contracted the disease. As did mayoral candidate Andrew Yang.

Haller, Yang test positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus infection rates may be dropping in the city, but two prominent candidates seeking to open up offices in City Hall are now among those who are testing positive. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 2/2/21