Brad Lander, a Democrat who won his House primary in New York, told voters to reject the “bigotry” of Bruce Blakeman, a Republican candidate for governor who is also Jewish.

A group of government interns is campaigning for a paid wage, reigniting a debate over ethics and opportunity in one of the world’s most expensive cities.

The 7-to-1 vote by the Rent Guidelines Board fulfilled one of the mayor’s key campaign promises and came two days after he had a triumphant primary night.