Scores of people attended a town hall meeting in Harlem on Saturday, vowing to fight a massive rezoning proposal that locals fear could displace them and alter the neighborhood’s historical character forever. “This is a takeover,” said Sikhulu Shange, the owner of a 125th Street record store. “This is theft. This is highway robbery. … [...]
Politicians from across the city, many of whom are running for office in 2009, flocked to the New York Historical Society for a few moments at the microphone during the Council of Orthodox Jewish Organizations of the West Side’s legislative breakfast yesterday. At least three likely mayoral candidates spoke at the gathering: Rep. Anthony Weiner, [...]
News that Albany was considering further cuts to the state’s mass transit system outraged city lawmakers Sunday and left many wondering who would bear the brunt of it. “It’s clearly a concern, given the fact that you’ve just seen an increase,” said City Comptroller Bill Thompson. “Before anybody slashes funding to the MTA, they should [...]
The bill of rights for airline passengers is prepared for takeoff – again. New York lawmakers are backing year-old federal legislation that gives passengers stranded on runways the right to the basics: fresh air, food and bathrooms. The legislation would also require airlines to let passengers leave the plane if it sits on the ground [...]
Governor Paterson and lawmakers are racing to complete a budget that they say will add hundreds of millions of dollars in health care and public school aid above what the Spitzer administration had proposed in January, and will raise taxes on cigarettes and online shopping. Mr. Paterson, a former lieutenant governor who jumped into the [...]
A bill winding its way through the Assembly is prompting concern about the state’s use of eminent domain in the potential condemnation of Pfizer Inc.‘s Brooklyn factory. If passed, the bill, introduced by Assemblyman Vito Lopez, a Democrat of Brooklyn, would allow for the state to take control of the company’s 15-acre plant in Williamsburg [...]
Queens City Councilman Tony Avella launched his run for mayor Sunday – promising a grass-roots campaign for lower taxes, less development and better schools. “This is the beginning of a revolution. We are going to change the way city government operates,” Avella said on the steps of City Hall, surrounded by more than 100 sign-waving [...]
Some Democrats terrified that their bloody primary campaign will doom them in November are floating a consolation prize for Hillary Clinton: governor of New York. The travails of New York Gov. David Paterson have opened up a new potential career path for Clinton, according to well-informed Democratic Party insiders who refused to allow their names [...]
In the latest twist in New York politics, Rudy Giuliani is eyeing a run for governor in a special election this fall should Gov. Paterson be forced to resign, sources say. A top adviser to the former mayor, who pulled the plug on his presidential bid in January, yesterday dangled the possibility of Giuliani’s running [...]
Don Barber, the Democratic supervisor in the Tompkins County town of Caroline, plans to officially announce his candidacy for the state’s 51st Senate District this Saturday. According to a press release, Barber plans to make his official announcement in each county within the senate district. His first stop is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at Dutchmen’s [...]
