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September 12, 2011

Mayor Bloomberg's Poll Numbers Surge After Hurricane Irene

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's poll numbers are on the rise, thanks to widespread approval of his handling of Hurricane Irene, even as critics slammed the fact that he lied about his former staffer's arrest.

Manhattan

August 02, 2011

State DOE Reviews Testing System After Cheating Allegations Sweep Nation

State DOE will announce a series of measures to ensure state testing integrity, following allegations of cheating across the nation.

Manhattan

July 28, 2011

Ticket-Fixing Tension Leads to Precinct House Fistfight

Murray Weiss reports that in the 43rd Precinct, where the ticket-fixing scandal started, tensions are running high.

Manhattan

July 01, 2011

Gov. Cuomo Sets Special Election Date to Fill Anthony Weiner's Seat

A special election will be held Sept. 13 to fill the seat vacated by disgraced former-Rep. Anthony Weiner.

Manhattan

June 20, 2011

Anthony Weiner Files Letter of Resignation

Rep. Anthony Weiner will resign from the House effective midnight, Tues. June 21, according to the letter.

Manhattan

June 17, 2011

Anthony Weiner Resigns in Wake of Sexting Scandal

The Congressman said he would step down in the wake of a sexting scandal that spiraled out of control.

Manhattan

June 07, 2011

City Officials Stay Silent Over 'Weinergate'

Observers say pols are remaining mum until they can gauge the public's reaction to Anthony Weiner's scandal.

Manhattan

May 27, 2011

Ticket-Fixing Scandal an Embarrassment for NYPD, Bloomberg Says

Bloomberg said stamping out corruption is one of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly's top priorities.

Manhattan

May 25, 2011

Stringer Calls for Moratorium on New Schools Contracts

The borough president's call comes after a string of alleged scandals involving spending and consultants.

Manhattan

April 29, 2011

Consultant Scammed $3.6 Million from City Schools, Officials Say

Ross Lanham allegedly scammed the city for more than six years, as IBM and Verizon stood by, according to a report.

Manhattan

April 23, 2011

Mayor Bloomberg Says There's 'A Lot of Evidence' in NYPD Ticket-Fixing Scandal

Bloomberg said he and Ray Kelly are confident a new tracking system have made fixing nearly impossible today.

Manhattan

April 15, 2011

Alan Hevesi Sentenced to Up to 4 Years in Prison

Former State Comptroller Alan Hevesi has been sentenced to one to four years in prison for a pay-to-play scandal.

Manhattan

March 15, 2011

Charges Upheld Against Political Consultant Accused of Stealing from Bloomberg Campaign

John Haggerty faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Manhattan

December 31, 2010

2010 Was Another Banner Year for Political Blunders in New York

Take a look at the most outrageous, controversial and entertaining political moments of the year.

Manhattan

July 02, 2010

Al and Tipper Gore, Awash in Marital Troubles, Won't Be at Chelsea Clinton's Wedding

No reason is given, and speculation swirls that the Gores may not have even been invited to the July 31 event.