Expansion Of Voting Rights To Immigrants May Not Hold Up Under Legal Scrutiny
May 09, 2013
NEW YORK — What would likely be the nation's largest expansion of voting rights to immigrants under a proposed city law may not hold up under an expected deluge of legal
Superstorm Sandy Shapes Discussion At Mayoral Forum
Apr 09, 2013
NEW YORK — The hard-earned lessons of Superstorm Sandy shaped a mayoral forum yesterday where candidates fielded questions on waterfront development, expanding ferry service and creating a new agency to
Party Politics At Nexus Of Bribery Plot In Mayoral Race
Apr 03, 2013
NEW YORK -- The arrest of state Sen. Malcolm Smith on allegations he orchestrated a scheme to bribe his way onto the ballot to run for mayor is bringing renewed
Keeping ‘Em Honest: Questions for the Mayoral Candidates
Mar 20, 2013
Last night's public safety mayoral forum featured citizen questions from six leaders with the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation, who were picked to represent the views of New Yorkers. After the
John Liu Is Favored At Mayoral Forum On Public Safety
Mar 20, 2013
NEW YORK — Comptroller John Liu appeared to win the popular vote for mayor at a candidate forum on public safety in Queens last night. Liu, the latest Democratic
The Future Of Stop-And-Frisk Debated At Mayoral Forum
Mar 20, 2013
NEW YORK — Whoever takes the reins from Mayor Michael Bloomberg will have to reconcile the city’s historically low crime rates under Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and his department’s
GOP Mayoral Candidates Debate Paid Sick Leave, Income Inequality
Mar 06, 2013
NEW YORK — Five mayor hopefuls contending for the Republican nomination debated critical issues facing the city including paid sick leave and income inequality — as well as the legacy
What A Court Ruling Against The Voting Rights Act Could Mean For NYC
Mar 06, 2013
NEW YORK — A case brought before the U.S. Supreme Court by a small Alabama county could reshape future election law in New York City, and strip minority groups of
The Surprisingly Lively Special Election In Queens
Feb 18, 2013
NEW YORK — Organize Now. Rebuild Now. Better Service. These are not commandments from an overbearing mother; these are party lines in a surprisingly competitive and lively nonpartisan special election being
Districting Commission Still Draws Criticism With Latest Proposed Council Lines
Feb 05, 2013
This version includes important updates to clarify the differing views of a neighborhood in Queens with a growing Asian population — Editor. NEW YORK — For the many civic groups observing the |