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Power companies with a stake in natural gas are among Cuomo’s largest campaign contributors, raising questions about how he’ll handle the statewide debate over hydrofracking.

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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Oct 2010

Government

Cuomo, Paladino & Remedies For Our Ailing Economy

If the seven-member comedy act that was the October 18 gubernatorial debate can be said to have had a serious message, it was likely this: It’s the jobs, stupid.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Government

Espada & Rivera Square Off In Tuesday's Primary

Despite the coalescence of an anti-Espada movement around Rivera, Rivera says the race is not just about dislodging Espada. He says it’s about bringing to the community much needed resources…

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

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Jun 2010

Economy

A Troubled Age: Tough Times For NYC Youth

When New York City public schools let out next week, the tests will have just begun for many teens, who will face rising crime and the weakest young adult job…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2010

ARTS and CULTURE Economy Justice

Tough Love In The Big City

For young people born without that proverbial silver Spoon in their mouths, New York City has never been An easy place to grow up. It’s a tough love kind of…

ByE.R. Shipp 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Government

Espada Sued For Raiding Nonprofit

Pedro Espada, the Bronx senator at the center of last year’s leadership battle in Albany, has been sued for allegedly looting a nonprofit he helped run. Read the attorney general’s…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Mar 2010

Economy

Black Caucus Attacks Joblessness

At a hearing in Washington, experts recommend more green jobs, tax credits and networking to increase employment rates – plus less classic job discrimination.

ByMelanie Eversley 0Comments

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Mar 2010

ARTS and CULTURE Economy Government

A Tough Gang To Follow

As Harlem’s older generation of leaders fades, black officials define new paths toward prominence.

ByCurtis Stephen 0Comments

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Jul 2008

Government

Subway Searches Raise Questions Of Efficacy, Legality

There’s no way of knowing if the subway bag searches are working; it’s supposed to be a deterrent, and a deterrent’s value is only evident when it fails.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2008

Government