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Washington Heights

January 17, 2013

Mark Levine Leads Funding in Crowded 7th District City Council Race

Levine has raised more than $50,000 in his effort to replace Robert Jackson in the City Council.

Far Rockaway

November 07, 2012

Queens State Sen. Addabbo Declares Victory in Areas Hard-Hit By Sandy

State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo fended off a challenge from City Councilman Eric Ulrich.

New York City

November 07, 2012

Obama Gets Second Term, as Gillibrand, Jeffries and Meng Declare Victory

President Barack Obama was re-elected Tuesday, as was Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

Forest Hills

November 07, 2012

Grace Meng Becomes New York's First Asian-American Congresswoman

Assemblywoman Grace Meng made history becoming the first Asian American named to Congress Tuesday.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

November 06, 2012

Bed-Stuy Voters Send Hakeem Jeffries to Congress

After a hard-won primary, voters picked Congressional hopeful Hakeem Jeffries for the 8th District.

Park Slope

November 06, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Evacuees Get Voting Help from Park Slope Volunteer

Hurricane Sandy evacuees at the Park Slope Armory got voting help from a dedicated volunteer.

Red Hook

November 06, 2012

Hurricane Sandy's Impact Felt at Red Hook Ballot Box

Red Hook voters said the devastating hurricane influenced their thinking on Election Day.

Concourse

November 06, 2012

The Bronx Turns Out to Vote Despite Long Lines and Some Confusion

Lines stretched out the entrance at one polling site, while voters complained about a chaotic process.

Cobble Hill

October 26, 2012

Brooklynites Pass the Hat But Forgo the Ballot Box, New Report Shows

Pols can count on Kings County's treasure, but not necessarily its vote, Civic Engagement Report says.

Middle Village

October 19, 2012

Halloran Attacks Meng on Poor Attendance During Debate

Halloran asked the Queens Democrat if her attendance during campaign season was "inappropriate."

Fort Greene

October 16, 2012

Dog Owners in Fort Greene Show Their Politics With Poop Bags

Who's Your Doggy? in Fort Greene is selling poop bags featuring the faces of Obama and Romney.

Crown Heights

October 11, 2012

Franklin Avenue Merchants Rally Behind Obama Re-election Campaign

Crown Heights merchants open their doors and their wallets for campaign fundraisers as election nears.

Pelham Gardens

July 18, 2012

Reporter Turned Political Operative Takes on Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera

Adam Bermudez, 29, hopes to unseat the entrenched pol despite being relatively unknown and out-funded.

Lower East Side

June 26, 2012

Nydia Velazquez's Name Mistranslated on Chinese Ballots

A translation error of Nydia Velazquez's name could confuse voters, her campaign said.    

Forest Hills

June 25, 2012

Department of Justice to Monitor Queens Primary Elections

The DOJ will watch elections in Queens to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act.