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Raising the Cigarette Sales Age to 21: Politics Meets Paternalism

Audrey Silk | Posted 05.13.2013 | New York
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Audrey Silk

Minors shouldn't smoke. There is a law already on the books that covers this. Sales to minors are illegal. Enforce it and leave the adults alone.

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Why I'm For Corey Johnson

Ryan J. Davis | Posted 02.25.2013 | New York
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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.

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NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez Hit And Arrested During 'Occupy' Raid

The Huffington Post | Cindy Y. Rodriguez | Posted 02.16.2012 | Latino Voices
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UPDATE: 4:39 PM - 11/16/2011 - At a press conference Wednesday, Rodriguez addressed what happened for the first time. He said he tried to identify him...

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82-Story MOMA Tower Approved By City Council

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
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NEW YORK — A proposal for a new 82-story tower next to the Museum of Modern Art has cleared its final hurdle. The New York City Council voted W...

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