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Prospect Heights

May 08, 2013

State Sen. Eric Adams, Retired Cop, Targeted by Federal Investigation

Eric Adams, who is running for Brooklyn borough president, was recorded as part of a federal probe.

New York City

April 02, 2013

Malcolm Smith No Stranger to Controversy in Politics and the Law

State Sen. Malcolm Smith was arrested Tuesday in an alleged bribery scheme.

South Ozone Park

November 06, 2012

Rockaways Voters Turn Out Despite Sandy's Destruction

Disruptions to polling places after Hurricane Sandy could lower voter turnout in Rockaways, GOP worries.

Washington Heights

October 10, 2012

Adriano Espaillat's GOP Challenger Wants More Development Uptown

 Martin Chicon is running against Adriano Expaillat, promising more development in Upper Manhattan.

New York City

September 14, 2012

Confusion at the Polls Could Spell Trouble in November, Pols Warn

Many voters were confused over poll site changes and said they got bad info from elections workers.

West Village

September 14, 2012

Brad Hoylman Wins Primary to Replace State Sen. Tom Duane

Brad Hoylman beat challengers Tom Greco and Tanika Inlaw.

Washington Heights

September 10, 2012

Guillermo Linares' Campaign Raised $50K From Real Estate Groups

Assemblyman Guillermo Linares has made affordable housing a centerpiece of his platform.

West Village

August 21, 2012

Brad Hoylman Touts Experience in Debate for Tom Duane's State Senate Seat

Hoylman said his track record on Manhattan's West Side distinguishes him from his competitors.

Flatbush

August 17, 2012

Band Pens Love Song to Pink-Loving Candidate Mindy Meyer

I’d "let you give me a stop-and-frisk any day," sing The Groggers in their new video.

New York City

July 24, 2012

'Diva of the District' Mindy Meyer Spices Up Race for Brooklyn Senate Seat

Brooklyn State Senate candidate Mindy Meyer is 22, Orthodox Jewish and turning heads with her website.

Morningside Heights

July 11, 2012

Adriano Espaillat Faces Battle to Retain Senate Seat After Loss to Rangel

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat may have lost ground to rival Guillermo Linares during his Rangel battle.

Washington Heights

July 09, 2012

Espaillat Concedes to Rangel Once and for All

Adriano Espaillat conceded to Charlie Rangel again Monday, but refused to comment on senate race.

Astoria

June 25, 2012

Political Newcomer Looking to Oust Sen. Michael Gianaris

Aurelio 'Tony' Arcabascio, an independent, is challenging state Sen. Michael Gianaris in the fall.

New York City

June 21, 2012

Bill Blocking Release of Teacher Evaluations Expected to Pass

Senate Republicans decided Thursday to bring the bill to vote.

New York City

June 20, 2012

Cuomo's Plan to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Pot Killed in Albany

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to decriminalize small amounts of pot won't happen this session.