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Charlie Rangel

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Inwood

September 11, 2012

Guillermo Linares 'Betrayed' Latinos by Endorsing Rangel, Flier Claims

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat hit his opponent Linares with a campaign mailer some called racist.

New York City

July 18, 2012

Board of Elections Approves New Ballot Procedures After Primary Fiasco

From now on, the Board of Elections will use memory sticks to calculate election night results.

Morningside Heights

July 11, 2012

Adriano Espaillat Faces Battle to Retain Senate Seat After Loss to Rangel

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat may have lost ground to rival Guillermo Linares during his Rangel battle.

New York City

July 05, 2012

Rangel Widens Lead Over Espaillat as Judge Intervenes

Rangel's primary win can't be certified with the state until a judge signs off on it.

West Harlem

July 04, 2012

Charles Rangel Dismisses Allegations of Voter Fraud in Primary Election

Rep. Charlie Rangel said that candidates should be instilling confidence in the voting system.

West Harlem

June 27, 2012

Charles Rangel Now Leading Espaillat By Just 1,030 Votes

Charlie Rangel's lead over Espaillat has narrowed considerably as votes continue to come in.

West Harlem

June 12, 2012

Charlie Rangel Should Retire, Opponents Say at First Debate

It's time for Rep. Charlie Rangel to exit, his opponents charged Monday.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 18, 2012

Oscar de la Renta Gives Espaillat Fashionable Endorsement

Designer Oscar de la Renta endorsed State Sen. Adriano Espaillat's run for Congress. 

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 11, 2012

Scandal-Tainted Moises Perez Named Rangel's Campaign Manager

 Moises Perez will manage Rep. Charlie Rangel's reelection campaign.

Harlem

April 05, 2012

Espaillat Losing Allies to Rangel in Tough Uptown Congressional Race

Despite warnings of a "nuclear" political race war, many Hispanic leaders are siding with Rangel.

Harlem

March 21, 2012

Rangel Announces Congress Reelection Bid

Rep. Charlie Rangel announced he is seeking another term, despite changes to his district.

Harlem

March 12, 2012

Redistricting Could Cause Political 'Nuclear War' in Northern Manhattan

State Sen. Espaillat's run for Congress could force a racially charged showdown in Upper Manhattan.

Washington Heights & Inwood

February 27, 2012

Community Leaders, Pols March for New Latino Congressional District

About 100 community leaders and politicians marched to call for a new Latino Congressional district.

Washington Heights & Inwood

February 15, 2012

Support Growing For New York to Get First Dominican Congressional District

Democrats in Washington Heights are pushing for a new majority Latino district in Upper Manhattan.

Harlem

October 18, 2011

Carmelo Anthony Plants City's 500,000th Tree in Harlem

Knicks star Carmelo Anthony planted the 11-year-old Pin Oak, marking the 500,000th tree planted in the citywide campaign to plant a million trees by 2017.