Joe Lhota

Former mayoral candidate rivals Joe Lhota and Mayor Bill de Blasio are publicly arguing over a citywide spike in shootings.

A recently formed group, Hispanics for Safe Communities, held a rally on the steps of City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, speaking out against Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio’s stance on crime.

Republican mayoral nominee Joe Lhota laid out his vision for a New York City under his administration on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in a 30-minute speech to business and political leaders in Midtown, Manhattan.

The policing strategies of the NYPD have been a hot topic in this year’s mayoral election, but Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said Monday the candidates have missed the most important point: fighting terrorism.

Characterizing the lack of quality, affordable housing in New York City as a “crisis,” a housing advocacy coalition is sending a message of urgency to the mayoral candidates.

Regardless of the September Primaries, Joe Lhota’s name will appear on the ballot after the former head of the MTA picked up the endorsement of the Conservative Party on Monday, June 3.

Regardless of the September Primaries, Joe Lhota’s name will appear on the ballot after the former head of the MTA picked up the endorsement of the Conservative Party on Monday, June 3.