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Layla Law-Gisiko (above center), who is running for City Council District 3, has survived a technical challenge to her ballot line that would have kicked her out of the race.

Layla Law-Gisiko (above center), who is running for City Council District 3, has survived a technical challenge to her ballot line that would have kicked her out of the race. ( Photo: Layla Law-Gisiko, Instagram)

A supporter of Lindsay Boylan, Law-Gisiko’s opponent in the race to replace Erik Bottcher in City Council District 3, nearly derailed the community activist’s campaign via a technical challenge to her “Affordable NYC” ballot name. The Board of Elections demanded that Boylan change her ballot name instead.

Council District 3 Race Update: Law-Gisiko Survives Ballot Challenge

14 Mar 2026 | 12:25

An attempt to knock Layla Law-Gisiko off the ballot in the special election race for City Council District 3 has been denied by the NYC Board of Elections, although three less high-profile candidates were also banned from competing further after not collecting enough signatures.

The challenge was filed...

The poll conducted Feb. 22 to 25 shows Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg the preferred candidate of 23 percent of the voters in the upcoming Democratic primary followed by Trump critic George Conway. The poll by Schoen Cooperman includes several candidates who have since dropped out of the race

The poll conducted Feb. 22 to 25 shows Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg the preferred candidate of 23 percent of the voters in the upcoming Democratic primary followed by Trump critic George Conway. The poll by Schoen Cooperman includes several candidates who have since dropped out of the race ( Photo: Schoen Cooperman for PAC Leading the Future)

Undecided Voters Hold Key in Crowded Race for Nadler Seat in Congress

13 Mar 2026 | 08:07

Two recent polls say Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg is the leading candidate in the 12th Congressional...

The Angelika Film Center was co-founded by Angelika Saleh in 1989.

The Angelika Film Center was co-founded by Angelika Saleh in 1989. ( Photo: Angelika Anywhere)

Angelika Saleh, Co-founder of Beloved Theatre, Dies at 90

13 Mar 2026 | 06:25

Independent filmmaker Angelika Saleh, co-founder of the Angelika Film Center, died at her home on the...

Sunrise over New York City.

Sunrise over New York City. ( Photo: duzzani Ken Okaya/ Wikimedia Commons)

Here Comes the Sun...And Things Are Looking Brighter

13 Mar 2026 | 02:18

Spring is coming and so is the sun. Or more precisely, a Daylight Savings Time extra hour of sunlight...

Issy Knowles on stage performing as Pollie in the award-winning one woman play “Body Count.”

Issy Knowles on stage performing as Pollie in the award-winning one woman play “Body Count.” ( Photo: Geve Penn)

Bonnie Blue Inspires Sexy and Controversial One-Woman Play

13 Mar 2026 | 01:47

Your body, your choice. But what if you’re choosing to objectify yourself for the male gaze and a paycheck,...

Hair, faces and clothes all covered with powder at the March 7 celebration of the Holi Festival at the South Street Seaport.

Hair, faces and clothes all covered with powder at the March 7 celebration of the Holi Festival at the South Street Seaport. ( Photo: Christian Spencer)

Holi Festival Explodes with Color but Keeping It Free is Costly

12 Mar 2026 | 06:24

Thousands of people packed into the historic South Street Seaport for the 2026 NYC Holi Festival celebrating...

The NY City Council is considering a bill that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $30, up from $17, by 2030. A March 10 rally in support the bill was attended by City Council member Harvey Epstein (above).

The NY City Council is considering a bill that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $30, up from $17, by 2030. A March 10 rally in support the bill was attended by City Council member Harvey Epstein (above). ( Photo: John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit)

City Council Considers Boosting Minimum Wage to $30 by 2030

12 Mar 2026 | 08:09

A bill has been introduced in the City Council that would raise the minimum wage in New York City to...

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