After Mayoral Primaries, a Sharp Divide

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and THOMAS KAPLAN 8:27 PM ET

Joseph J. Lhota, in a series of interviews, criticized his likely Democratic opponent for mayor, Bill de Blasio, portraying him as a free-spending liberal who wants to raise taxes.

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Graphic: How de Blasio Turned Conventional Wisdom on Its Head

Analysis of the vote in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City.

Election Math Favors de Blasio

By SAM ROBERTS 6:55 PM ET

Bill de Blasio, who finished first in the Democratic mayoral primary, would need to capture about one-third of the votes left to be counted to avoid a runoff against William C. Thompson Jr.

20% Turnout in New York Primaries

By SAM ROBERTS 5:35 PM ET

A total of 700,000 voters took part in city elections this week, according to incomplete returns.

Bloomberg, Attacked in Campaign, Defends Record

By MARC SANTORA

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg offered a spirited case for his stewardship of the city and warned that his hard-fought accomplishments could be lost.