Government
From Capitol Hill to Murray Hill: NY's Reps at Home
Jarrett Murphy |
Members of New York City’s congressional delegation help decide national policy. But they also play a role in very local, and even personal, matters. How do they do?
2012 Elections
NYC's Congressional Delegation: Got Impact?
Beth Morrissey and Gregory Barber |
Of the 13 people who represent parts of the city in Congress, 10 are seeking—and very likely to win—reelection. But what do they do in Washington, on legislation, for their party and for their districts?
Economy
Deep in the Bluest Borough, a Conservative Blogger
Kathleen Culliton |
William Gensert has a national following as a conservative blogger opposed to President Obama. In his deeply Democratic neighborhood, however, he avoids talking politics.
Government
City Island Undecided as Election Nears
Emily Field |
The seaside community is one of the few areas of the Bronx where John McCain prevailed in 2008. A survey of voters found both admiration and disdain for President Obama’s time in office.
Government
Aiming Smart Phones at Disenfranchisement
Rachel Bryson-Brockmann |
The presidential contest isn’t the only story this campaign season: Concern about voter disenfranchisement is another. One group will be employing a specially designed app to prevent any miscarriage in the Bronx.
Bronx
Find Your Post-Sandy Voting Site
Jarrett Murphy |
Dozens of polling sites across the boroughs have been relocated.
Government
Young Dems to Work The Phones
Jillian Eugenios |
With voter registration drives, phone banks and an election-night party, the Bronx Young Democrats are trying not just to win votes for President Obama, but to get young citizens engaged in the process.
2012 Elections
Bangladeshi Voters Wrestle With Economic Worries
City Limits |
Their immigrant enclave in the Parkchester section is heavily Democratic, but a few voters are wondering if the slow economy is reason to consider a vote for Mitt Romney.
Economy
Voting for Obama, but Playing Romney
Kathleen Caulderwood |
At Bronx Community College, some students took on candidates’ roles for a debate, and teachers are seeing a mixture of apathy and interest among other voters on campus.
Government
Vote, Donate, Complain: Some Brooklyn Nabes Stand Out
Jarrett Murphy |
A report on civic engagement found that Borough Park’s residents donate the most to charity, East Flatbush is tops when it comes to voting and East New York has 311 on speed dial.
