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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

Gay Marriage, Tenants' Rights, Albany Reform: The Primary Races To Watch

From southeastern Queens to the north central Bronx, background on the races that could determine what kind of State Senate will emerge from election 2010.

ByCity Limits 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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Sep 2010

Economy Government

'Hothead' Sen. Kevin Parker Has Foes, Friends And A Familiar Rival

Kevin Parker is a regular tabloid target over angry outbursts and allegedly violent conduct. But allies cite his progressive record. His opponent, meanwhile, is making his ninth try at office.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Queens Race Defies Narrative Of Gay Rights, Reform

Coverage of the matchup between Sen. Shirley Huntley and Challenger Lynn Nunes revolves around gay rights. But hospital closings, foreclosures and flooding are the issues closer to the district.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Government

“Enemies” of Reform Question Koch's Agenda, Style

Some legislators labeled enemies of reform by the newly formed advocacy group New York Uprising are bristling over the categorization and writing letters or making phone calls to protest it.

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

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Jun 2010

Uncategorized

Vandals Deface LGBT Homeless Shelter For Youth

Two days after a New York State Senate bill that would have outlawed discrimination against transgender and gender-bending people was defeated in the Senate's Judiciary Committee a Queens homeless shelter…

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

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May 2010

Economy Government

Cuomo Agenda Sees City As Model

Attorney general and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Cuomo wants the rest of New York State to have campaign finance laws, business assistance programs and workforce development policies similar to those…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Uncategorized