Walsh vs. Ignizio in `forgotten borough’
By ANNA SPIVAK While Staten Islanders sometimes say they live in the “forgotten borough,” their political scene is noteworthy because of lively local races between …[read more]
Election News
De Blasio builds enormous lead among young voters
By ELIZABETH COLUCCIO Michelle DePrizio, 19, is a film production and French double major who dreams of one day working in New York City and …[read more]
Black DA would be a first in Brooklyn; second in state
By DEANNE STEWART Ken Thompson was celebrating his win and making the transition into serving Brooklyn as its new district attorney after defeating Charles Hynes …[read more]
Next mayor to keep focus on growing NYC film industry
By EMILIE CRUZ It started with a movie. Nicholas Giuricich was just a 10-year-old boy watching Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park when he knew his desire …[read more]
Mayoral candidates tussle over council member items
By JAMILLE SUTTON Take a look at the New York City Council’s website, and you will find a searchable database containing a list of all …[read more]
Thompson breaks from Bloomberg, Cuomo on school funds
By JAMILLE SUTTON Ten years ago, the Campaign for Fiscal Equity won a ruling from the state’s highest court that a state funding formula violated …[read more]
After winning Bronx council seat, King must run again
By DIEGO MORELLO After a failed attempt in the 2009 primary, Andy King won a Bronx seat in the City Council on Nov. 6 after …[read more]
Analysis: Why Obama kept the women’s vote
By NAKIA COPELAND President Barack Obama maintained his 2008 support among women in this year’s election – a key to his victory.. Exit polling showed …[read more]
How Grimm won despite probe
NEWS ANALYSIS By NICK LOPEZ The 2012 congressional race between Republican incumbent Michael Grimm and Democrat Mark Murphy won’t be remembered as a tightly contested …[read more]
Analysis: Gay vote played role in election
By ROBERT GARCIA President Barack Obama benefited from taking the gay vote. While the presidential debates did not see a single question on LGBT matters, …[read more]