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The Mighty Quinnberg

Alec Baldwin | Posted 05.18.2013 | New York
Alec Baldwin

How do I convey this without offending the gay community, or women who are supportive of more women in politics, or those who believe that Michael Bloomberg was a great mayor for New York? It may be impossible, but here goes. Christine Quinn is not qualified to be mayor of New York.

Why I'm For Corey Johnson

Ryan J. Davis | Posted 02.25.2013 | New York
Ryan J. Davis

In Corey Johnson, we see what a Millennial brings to the table as a councilmember. He's more than an LGBT ally -- he's a leader. How lucky we'd all be if he had a seat in the New York City Council and I'm proud to support him.

Schumer Goes After Vito Lopez

Posted 09.07.2012 | New York

Senator Chuck Schumer has joined fellow Democrats calling for New York State Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign amidst allegations from female staffers ...

Brothers Run For State Legislature

The Huffington Post | John Celock | Posted 07.12.2012 | Politics

Two 20-something brothers from Brooklyn say that their bids for seats in the New York state legislature are not a way for them to find wives. Mois...

Congressional Candidate's Texting Habit Under Fire

The Huffington Post | Erin Mershon | Posted 06.01.2012 | Politics

After checking her cell phone nearly 20 times in a recent debate in what her opponents said was texting for answers, Elizabeth Crowley, a Democratic c...

Scarlett Johansson Gets Political

Posted 12.04.2011 | New York

MANHATTAN — Hollywood starlet Scarlett Johansson impressed local politicos at a campaign fundraiser for Manhattan Borough President and expected may...

Red For The First Time In 90 Years: How Weprin Lost To Turner?

Posted 11.14.2011 | New York

Former representative Anthony Weiner's Twitter scandal proved to cost much more than his seat in Congress on Tuesday, as Bob Turner defeated assemblym...

Turning Red: Republican Bob Turner Leading The Way To Replace Weiner's Seat

Posted 11.09.2011 | New York

Bob Turner, the Republican candidate vying to replace former representative Anthony Weiner, is currently leading in polls, according to new data relea...

Garbage In, Garbage Out

Henry J. Stern | Posted 03.15.2012 | New York
Henry J. Stern

For some years, New York City has been planning to construct a marine transfer station on the Manhattan side of the East River. Rhetoric on both sides has next to nothing to do with the merits of the project.

Bloomberg's State Of City Speech: Mayor Sets Sights On Pension Reform

AP | SAMANTHA GROSS | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York

NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned in his "State of the City" address Wednesday that New York still faces deep budget problems and promis...

Boat Is Sinking for Opponents of Paid Sick Days -- Quinn Should Bail Out Now

Tim Judson | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Tim Judson

The case against a proposed law requiring paid sick days in New York City is falling apart. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn should change her current course and embrace the bill as her own.

Episode #12 of Two Beers In, NYC's Political Podcast

Ryan J. Davis | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Ryan J. Davis

On this week's Two Beers In, we talk about Project Runway, some great new theater, the MTA's latest proposal to cut service, and what's happening in NYC's public schools.

Searching for Bloomberg Country

Jarrett Murphy | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Jarrett Murphy

Outer borough whites, who were key to electing Ed Koch three times and Giuliani twice, were crucial to Bloomberg, too, even if this mayor has also attracted significant support from blacks and Latinos.

A Real Public Advocate for New York City

Steven Cohen | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Steven Cohen

We need to create a stronger public advocate and ombudsperson office for New York City. The mayor is wrong when he says that the press is aggressive enough.

Should Mayor Bloomberg Run, Bike or Chopper?

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Jennifer Schwab

Let’s remember that Bloomberg works for no salary, and has contributed hugely to the green movement by tackling many environmental issues in New York.

Sad I Ran

Reverend Billy | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Reverend Billy

"Corruption" now means "Democracy." "Affordable housing" means "Eviction." And New York City's imitation Greatness is polished.

National Democrats Choose Not To Aid William Thompson Jr. In Mayoral Race Against Bloomberg

AP | SARA KUGLER | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York

NEW YORK — A Democrat is struggling to unseat the mayor of the nation's largest city, but top party leaders are staying on the sidelines. The D...

Running For Office, New York Style

Mark Green | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Mark Green

In the race For Public Advocate, "I'm having fun, learning as I go, and focusing less on the journey and more on the destination of again serving the city I love during hard times."

Third Screen: The Next Manhattan DA May Be A Woman

Vickie Karp | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Vickie Karp

Leslie Crocker Snyder is running to be the first woman to be Manhattan District Attorney. Snyder has prosecuted mafia members and drug lords and gang members. She created the first sex crimes unit in the United States, writing the Rape/Shield law that, to this day, saves rape victims from malicious and overly-broad cross-examination.