Helen Rosenthal

Noah Gotbaum said he would be a strong, independent voice in the City Council. 

Cooper said her reputation as a women's rights leader will give her a boost in the race. 

Parents, frustrated with overcrowding and a lack of options, want Beacon to become a D3 middle school.

A working group has formed to focus on the future of Beacon High School, which will be vacated in 2015. 

The city council candidates, who share similar views on many issues, are vying for Gale Brewer's seat.

Ken Biberaj is touting his youth, independence and understanding of small business in his 2013 run. 

The redevelopment of the elementary schools is controversial.

Success Academy wants to build a new neighborhood school, but parents are pushing back against the idea.

Homeless Services leaders heard testimony from residents angry about two new homeless shelters.

Candidates for Gale Brewer's seat emphasized the makeup of their donors rather than totals raised.

Michael Moore backed Helen Rosenthal, and Ken Biberaj hired a consultant who worked for Bill Clinton.

Rosenthal, running for Gale Brewer's seat, says she's the candidate with the most City Hall chops.

Attorney Marc Landis recently filed papers to run for City Council in District 6.

The two candidates vying for City Councilwoman Gale Brewer's seat have both raised more than $60,000.

Community Board 7 wants Extell to build a school and make 30 percent of the housing at Riverside Center "affordable."