Democrat David Weprin has conceded the special election to fill the seat vacated by former Congressman Anthony Weiner. In a statement, Weprin congratulated Republican Bob Turner for a “well-fought campaign.” He adds, “He [Turner] will now have the honor of representing Brooklyn and Queens in Congress, and I hope that he will work every day [...]
Mayor Bloomberg started his second term vowing to take on illegal guns. And as he campaigns to win a third term, he’s trying to show voters that he’s serious about his fight. “We have to protect the people of this city today. And we’re not going to wait around for anyone else,” Bloomberg said. The [...]
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has stepped aside in the ethics investigations of Governor David Paterson. Cuomo has named former State Chief Judge Judith Kaye to look into the two scandals plaguing the governor. Reports say that Paterson allegedly helped cover up a domestic violence investigation involving his top aide and allegedly lied under oath about [...]
Medical marijuana is a “good idea,” New York State voters say 71 – 25 percent, with support among all political, racial and regional groups, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Even Republicans say 55 – 41 percent that adults should be allowed to use marijuana if their doctor prescribes it, the independent Quinnipiac [...]
Republican candidate for governor Rick Lazio called on his potential rival Monday to make up his mind about this year’s race for the state house. After addressing the State Conservative Party in suburban Albany, Lazio appeared Monday on NY1′s “Inside City Hall” where he said State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo should put an end to [...]
Governor David Paterson’s camp is going on offense in response to reports that Andrew Cuomo will soon announce he’s running for governor. The Daily News reported yesterday that the state attorney general will officially announce a run for governor in March. Paterson’s campaign manager, Richard Fife, responded in a statement, “Since it’s clear Mr. Cuomo [...]
Staten Island has long been unique in this racially diverse city: a borough where whites constitute the vast majority. But over the last few decades and particularly in recent years, people of other races have been increasingly calling the island home. From 1990 to 2000, the percentage of residents who identified themselves as black increased [...]
A day after polls showed him holding a double-digit lead, Mayor Michael Bloomberg edged outgoing Comptroller William Thompson to win a third term as mayor Tuesday night in a race that turned out to be closer than many had expected. With 100 percent of New York City precincts reporting, Bloomberg finished with a 51 percent [...]
Democrat Bill Owens has captured the special election for a New York congressional seat that became a fight over the identity of the Republican Party. Owens defeated Conservative Doug Hoffman and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava in the heavily Republican 23rd congressional District in rural northern New York. Scozzafava abruptly withdrew Saturday and supported Owens. Hoffman has [...]
As Republicans regained control of the Nassau County Legislature for the first time in a decade, Nassau County Executive Thomas Souzzi is leading by a razor thin margin. The defeat came for Democrats when Republican Howard Kopel beat five-term Democrat Jeff Toback in last night’s elections, giving the GOP a 10-9 control. Several races remained [...]
