Jeff Mays
New York Times reporter covering politics with a focus on New York City Hall. Offers political analysis and insights on local political issues.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 21min
Cuomo Analysis and More Campaign Politics
Jeff Mays, a political reporter for the New York Times, dives into Andrew Cuomo's evolving campaign strategy for the mayoral race. He analyzes how Cuomo's recent interviews could reshape voter engagement. The rivalry between Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa is discussed, along with the impact of rent stabilization critiques from listeners. Mays also contrasts Cuomo's and Mamdani's approaches to the housing crisis and highlights the political implications of a proposed tax increase on high earners in light of Cuomo's controversial resignation.
Jul 9, 2025 • 48min
City Politics: The Candidates Strategize
Jeff Mays, a New York Times Metro reporter, and Kelly Mena, a political reporter for Spectrum News NY1, dive into the intense New York City mayoral race. They discuss candidacies and strategies aimed at challenging progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting the impact of union endorsements and absent support from notable Democrats. The conversation also touches on the significance of older Black voters' concerns regarding wealth and property rights, while navigating the complexities of party dynamics and housing issues in the electoral landscape.
