Politics
Thompson Concedes, After a Last-Minute Surge of Hope
As the polls came in, the supporters of Democratic mayoral candidate William Thompson Jr., believed they were going to witness the upset of the most expensive campaign in New York City’s history. They almost did.
Bronx voters go for Thompson in landslide
Bronx Ink reporters surveyed 171 Bronx voters from all across the borough to find out why they voted overwhelmingly for Thompson.
Plight of freelancers a key economic issue in mayor's race
Thompson and Bloomberg each tout plans to help freelancers, who make up 15 percent of the city’s workforce.
Ed Koch on eating your way to Gracie Mansion
Eating on the campaign trail, whether stopping at a street vendor or taking a slice of pizza offered by a local shop owner – and always smiling for the cameras – was not just about scoring votes. It was about being polite.
