What Is Going On With City Council Redistricting? A Primer
Jan 06, 2013
NEW YORK — The once-a-decade process of redrawing the City Council's district lines is downright confounding to most people. The process became even more confusing after the commission responsible for
How Hurricane Sandy Upended Politics As Usual in Albany
Nov 14, 2012
ALBANY, N.Y. — With the power in the State Senate hanging in the balance after last week's election and the impact of Superstorm Sandy overshadowing the civic debate, the political
State Senate Democrats Grasp For Control Of Chamber
Nov 07, 2012
ALBANY, N.Y. — It wasn’t quite Babe Ruth pointing to the stands, but the call Democratic state Sen. Neil Breslin made on the day before this week’s election was nearly
New Yorkers Line Polls To Vote Despite Storm Troubles
Nov 07, 2012
After the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy in the city, voting may have been a second thought for more than a few New Yorkers. But for others it was worth standing
Guide For The Last Minute Voter: General Election 2012
Nov 05, 2012
STATE SENATE • ASSEMBLY • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION • JUDICIAL RACES NEW YORK — Before Hurricane Sandy pounded her community, caused her home to flood and left her in the
Ballots or Bedlam
Nov 04, 2012
NEW YORK — Much will be at stake when New Yorkers go to the polls tomorrow, but perhaps nothing more so than the basic right to vote. As of yesterday, less
City Fails Bengali Ballot Test; Elections Board Says It Has Plan” Maybe
Oct 24, 2012
NEW YORK — Asian Americans continue to face "many barriers in exercising their right to vote" in several jurisdictions throughout the county, including in Queens, a civil rights group says. In
Seeking Unity for a Queens Neighborhood
Oct 22, 2012
NEW YORK — Where I grew up in southwest Queens, roti shops are the local cafes, Hindu religious stores sell saris and the smell of simmering chicken curry is easily
Democrats Hope for State Senate Win In Conservative Brooklyn
Oct 21, 2012
NEW YORK — Democrats should technically be able to win the 22nd State Senate District of Brooklyn that stretches from Bay Ridge to Marine Park, because of a voter registration
Showdown at Howard Beach
Oct 19, 2012
NEW YORK — It was a showdown at Howard Beach last night between the two candidates vying for the 15th State Senate District seat. The debate between Democratic incumbent Sen. Joe |