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New York City

April 02, 2013

Corruption 'Pervasive' in New York Politics, Says U.S. Attorney

Dan Halloran on New York politics: "Money is what greases the wheels... It's all about how much."

Elmhurst

February 04, 2013

Grace Meng to Lead New Elmhurst Lunar New Year Parade

Rep. Grace Meng will be grand marshal of a new Lunar New Year parade in Elmhurst.

New York City

January 31, 2013

Make Lunar New Year a School Holiday, Pols Say

Pols from large Asian communities are urging officials to make the Lunar New Year a school holiday.

New York City

January 22, 2013

Christine Quinn Courts Women Power Brokers in DC

Rep. Carolyn Maloney told DNAinfo she thought Quinn would make a "terrific mayor."

Flushing

July 24, 2012

Grace Meng's Father Arrested in Bogus Plot to Bribe Prosecutors

Former Queens Assemblyman Jimmy Meng allegedly tried to steal bribe money.

New York City

June 28, 2012

Primary Turnout 'Pathetic' Despite Hot Races

Turnout in the primaries was low across the city, where fewer than 15 percent of voters cast ballots.

New York City

June 27, 2012

New Yorkers Come Out to Vote in 2012 Congressional Primary

This year's congressional primary featured new blood and an old stalwart as New Yorkers came out to vote.

New York City

June 27, 2012

Charlie Rangel Defeats Adriano Espaillat in Tough Primary Fight

Rep. Charlie Rangel's primary win paves the way for a 22nd Congressional term.

New York City

June 26, 2012

Primary Day Sees New Yorkers Hit Polls for Tight Congressional Races

Incumbent Reps. Charles Rangel and Nydia Velazquez face stiff challenges in the Democratic Primary.

Rego Park

June 13, 2012

Lancman Takes Swipe at Congressional Opponents on Social Security

Rory Lancman promised to make Social Security a major issue leading up to the primary vote.

Flushing

May 29, 2012

Rep. Gary Ackerman Endorses Grace Meng for Congress

Grace Meng's campaign gets a big boost Tuesday with a key nod from Rep. Gary Ackerman. 

Manhattan

January 22, 2012

Lunar New Year Should be School Holiday, Pols Say

Local pols are calling for the Asian Lunar New Year to be an official school holiday.

Astoria & Long Island City

January 19, 2012

Peter Vallone Jr.: I Have No Ambition

Peter Vallone Jr. tells DNAinfo he'd prefer to stay in the City Council.