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Forest Hills

May 09, 2013

Guardian Angels' Curtis Sliwa Swindled Wife During Affair, Lawsuit Says

Curtis Sliwa's ex-wife said he cheated on her with Queens BP hopeful Melinda Katz.

New York City

December 14, 2012

Jessica Lappin Snags East Side Endorsements for Borough President Run

Jessica Lappin will face a crowded field to replace Scott Stringer.

New York City

November 20, 2012

Ruben Diaz Jr. Ditches Public Advocate Race to Seek Re-Election

Diaz Jr. withdrew from the citywide race Tuesday, saying he will run for re-election in 2013.

Upper East Side

February 02, 2012

Contenders For Jessica Lappin's Council Seat Emerge

As City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin considers a run for borough president, others eye her seat.

Manhattan

June 14, 2011

No-Show Midtown Community Board Members Facing the Boot

CB5 Board Chair Vikki Barbero slammed some board members' frequent absences as "unconscionable."

Manhattan

April 13, 2011

Fewer Cyclists, Yet More Bike Lanes, Report Says

U.S. Census count finds only 0.6 percent of New Yorkers commute to work on bikes.

Manhattan

February 09, 2011

Stringer Promises Veggie Van, Help for Second Ave. Businesses

The borough president also said residents are frustrated with the city's top-down approach on bike lanes.

Manhattan

July 13, 2010

Term Limits Will Appear on Ballot, Charter Commission Announces

Voters will have the chance to decide yet again whether elected officials should be limited to three terms or two.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 22, 2010

Chloë Sevigny Invited to Join East Village Community Board By Scott Stringer on Twitter

Manhattan's borough president tweeted an invitation for the actress to apply for a position on her community board.