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Lower East Side

October 19, 2012

From Prairies to Coal Mines, LES Art Show Captures Political Color

The "America in Color" series features citizens in front a colored backdrop for their voting preference.

Central Harlem

October 16, 2012

Apollo Theater Hosts Debate Viewing Party

The historic Apollo Theater is hosting a debate-watch party on Oct. 16, 2012.

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.

Fort Greene

October 03, 2012

Laurie Cumbo Announces Run for Tish James' 35th District City Council Seat

Laurie Cumbo is entering the race for New York City Council, District 35.

Williamsburg

August 29, 2012

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to Step Down as Brooklyn Democratic Leader

Lopez announced he would not seek to continue as the Brooklyn Democratic leader.

Wakefield

July 26, 2012

Councilman Larry Seabrook Guilty of Fraud

Bronx City Councilman was found guilty of wire fraud, mail fraud and conspiracy charges.

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.

Harlem

April 10, 2012

Vincent Morgan Drops Out of Congressional Race, Gives Support to Espaillat

The race for the 13th congressional district just got less crowded.

Flushing

January 23, 2012

Queens City Councilman Peter Koo Defects to Democrats

One of only two Queens Republicans in City Council switches parties at Board of Elections.

Lower East Side & East Village

October 11, 2011

Street Renaming Sought for Late Councilwoman Miriam Friedlander

The community board will discuss a proposal to rename a block of East Sixth Street after longtime City Councilwoman Miriam Friedlander. 

Upper West Side

September 13, 2011

Upper West Siders Tread on Conservatives

Well-known sidewalk artist Hani Shihada was recently commissioned to paint portraits of Margaret Thatcher and other political figures.

Manhattan

July 20, 2011

Borough President Wants to Abolish City Council Member Items

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says there is "no rhyme or reason" to how member item money is allocated now.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 19, 2011

Stephen Colbert Poster Art Appears in East Village

A poster featuring Stephen Colbert using Andy Warhol's famous soup can image recently appeared on Second Avenue.

Manhattan

February 07, 2011

LGBT Center Exhibit Pushes Boundaries of 'Queer Art'

Art in "Living Live" show emphasizes the value of living in the moment, in a way that is active, unrehearsed and unedited.

Manhattan

November 16, 2010

Joe Bruno's Conviction May Get Overturned, Report Says

Joseph Bruno was sentenced to two years in prison last spring for his part in an ethics scandal.