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New York City

March 17, 2013

John Liu Launches Campaign for Mayor at Raucous Rally

Liu was scheduled to crisscross the city Sunday with a 137-mile campaign kick-off tour.

New York City

March 15, 2013

Liu's Fundraising Lags as He's Set to Formally Announce Mayoral Run

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn brought in another half million duribng the latest filing period.

New York City

March 12, 2013

John Liu to Launch Campaign for Mayor Sunday

City Comptroller John Liu will formally launch his bid for mayor this weekend.

Washington Heights

March 06, 2013

Mayoral Hopefuls to Square Off in Second Forum Uptown

The debate, which will focus on women's issues, will be hosted by the Dominican Women's Coalition.

Central Harlem

March 02, 2013

Harlem Business Alliance Launches Center to Help Small Businesses

The Small Business Support Center will help entrepreneurs with important back office functions.

Central Harlem

March 01, 2013

John Liu Tells Feds: 'Put Up or Shut Up'

Liu demanded an end to the case against his fundraising during a ruckus forum Thursday night.

New York City

February 27, 2013

Joe Lhota Spars With Democrats Over Merit Pay, School Closures at Debate

Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota says teachers should be paid more for teaching at tough schools.

New York City

February 27, 2013

Quinn Has Huge Lead in Mayoral Race, New Poll Shows

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is inching toward the 40 percent mark that would prevent a run-off.

New Dorp & South Beach

February 25, 2013

Potholed Streets Make Staten Island Most Damage Prone Borough in City

Staten Island had the highest ratio of property-damage claims against the city in fiscal year 2011.

Times Square & Theater District

February 12, 2013

Marriott Marquis' 'Sweetheart Deal' Could Cost Taxpayers $350M, Liu Says

Comptroller and mayoral candidate John Liu called on the city to renegotiate its lease with the hotel.

New York City

February 11, 2013

Mayoral Candidates' Logos are 'Abysmal,' Design Experts Say

DNAinfo.com New York asked graphic designers to critique the 2013 candidates' logos. It wasn't pretty.

New York City

February 11, 2013

Quinn to Take on Middle Class Squeeze in Final State of the City Speech

Christine Quinn will address the city's growing wealth divide in her final State of the City speech.

East Harlem

February 09, 2013

East Harlem Leaders Reach Out to Wary Asian Residents After Muggings

Jason Commisso was charged in one of eight muggings targeting Asian residents.

New York City

February 01, 2013

Fraud Trial of John Liu's Former Aides Delayed, Report Says

Concerns emerged about the mental health of one of Comptroller John Liu's former aides, a report said.

Washington Heights

February 01, 2013

Christine Quinn Downplays Bloomberg Link at Tumultuous Mayoral Forum

Quinn said despite their good working relationship, her administration would differ from Bloomberg's.