Guide for the Last Minute Voter: the 2010 General Election
Oct 29, 2010
Whatever else one thinks of the 2010 election season, it has not been pretty. New York is no exception. Scandal has tarnished candidates -- from a powerhouse like Rep. Charles Rangel to Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:00 PM)
Stated Meeting: Council Unveils Domestic Violence Stats
Oct 28, 2010
Photo (cc) European Parliament After a string of hate crimes targeting gay men, the City Council unanimously approved legislation Wednesday to require hate crime statistics be posted online. The bill would also Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 12:30 PM)
Queens Race Features Two Familiar Names
Oct 28, 2010
Photo by Bonnie Natko Much of State Senate District 15 -- stretching across south Queens from Howard Beach through Middle Village to Maspeth -- is a serene landscape with three- and Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:28 PM)
Cuomo Puts Labor in a Headlock
Oct 27, 2010
Photo B Campbell Workers rallied again proposed state budget cuts in Albany in 2009. Public employee unions have resisted many efforts to reduce spending, but Andrew Cuomo vows he will push Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:28 PM)
The Race to Replace White
Oct 25, 2010
Photo (cc) Joe Shlabotnik The race to replace the late Councilmember Thomas White in Queens is as crowded as it is rife with skeleton-laden closets. Former Councilmember Allan Jennings, whose last stint Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:00 PM)
Silver's Shadow Looms Over Race in Northeast Queens
Oct 22, 2010
The Democratic candidate for Assembly in the 26th District has worked for Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (above), something his opponent hopes to use against him. A line of empty Chock full Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:28 PM)
College Student Seeks to Unseat Albany Insider
Oct 22, 2010
Photo by Photo by Anthony Catalano An Italian street fair in the Bensonhurst. Both Assembly candidates have deep ties to the Italian community in the district, but the area is changing Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:28 PM)
Small Staff, Lack of Funds Hamper Donovan Campaign
Oct 21, 2010
Photo courtesy Daniel Donovan Mayor Michael Bloomberg appeared at Dan Donovan's side when he announced his candidacy for attorney general but that has not assured Donovan's success. When the general election campaign Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:28 PM)
Two Years After Narrow Win, Padavan Faces Another Tough Contest
Oct 20, 2010
Photo by Daniel P. Hetteix The voters of District 11, including 130th Street in College Point, could play a key role in deciding who controls the State Senate. Frank Padavan is milling Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 01:28 PM)
Stated Meeting: Council Tries to Plug Some leaks
Oct 14, 2010
Photo (cc) petar_c Need a plumber? Call the City Council. The City Council plugged some leaks Wednesday by approving a package of legislation aimed at conserving the city's water supply. The bills will Last Updated (Wednesday, June 06, 2012 12:59 PM) |