Government & Politics

What Brownsville Wants In A Mayor

So far, most residents haven't found what they're looking for—or even done much looking.

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Daniel T. Allen  |  July 10, 2011 6:00 PM | 1 Comment
Whether it's a summer heatwave or a midwinter storm, here are tips for what to break out in a blackout.
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Daniella Greenbaum  |  July 10, 2011 6:00 PM | Comments
In small claims court, you can sue people, corporations, associations and partnerships for up to $5,000 without a lawyer. Here's what you need to know.
Assemblyman David Weprin (pictured) will run against Republican Bob Turner in Tuesday's special election for the 9th Congressional District. Recent political gaffes coupled with President Barack Obama's low approval ratings could turn the historically Democratic district against Weprin. Flickr/azipaybarah.
City Hall News  |  July 10, 2011 6:00 PM | Updated: July 10, 2011 | Comments
Everything to be said about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's string of victories has been said tenfold. So on to this week’s more unsung winners, and yes, the losers too…
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Daniel T. Allen  |  July 10, 2011 6:00 PM | 9 Comments
Excessive noise is a menace to public health, and it’s really aggravating. Here's three places to turn for help.
Daily Show host Jon Stewart with the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City team at the Achilles Hope & Possibility Race on Jun. 26. Photo Courtesy of Lois Silver
Jessica Abo  |  July 8, 2011 6:05 PM | Comments
Big news from the world of philanthropy. New revelations about the Clark fortune, stolen pianos, Jon Stewart and an upcoming Team Fox event.
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John Farley  |  July 8, 2011 11:04 AM | Comments
On Wednesday, the third and final defendant -- construction supervisor Mitchel Alvo -- was acquitted of murder charges in the deaths of two firefighters in the 2007 fire at the former Deutsche Bank building in Lower Manhattan.
Last Sunday's Gay Pride Parade revelers. Flickr.
John Farley  |  June 28, 2011 10:45 AM | 1 Comment
City officials and entrepreneurs are seeing dollar signs as gay couples prepared to exchange vows on July 30 when the Marriage Equality Act goes into effect.
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Josh Pesavento
Tim Tompkins  |  May 7, 2013 7:34 AM | Comments
It’s been this way since the birth of Times Square in 1904. Adolph Ochs, the New York Times' owner and the great grandfather of Arthur Sulzberger Jr., saw that Times Square was a town square for New York.
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