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CC alum sets sights on borough presidency
Mon, Sep 24, 2012, 2:09am

Julie Menin, CC ’89, hopes to use her experience as chair of Community Board 1 as she runs for Manhattan borough president.

Jewish Home Lifecare relocation approved
Fri, Sep 21, 2012, 3:00am

The project is still temporarily enjoined by a lawsuit against the developer over the removal of parking spaces at Park West Village. But many opponents of the development saw Thursday’s hearing as the last, best chance to stop it.

Espaillat defeats Linares in State Senate primary
Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:45am

Espaillat beat Linares by a margin of 62 percent to 38 percent in the Democratic primary, making him a virtual lock to hold on to his State Senate seat.

21 years later, rival Dominican politicians meet again
Wed, Sep 12, 2012, 1:57am

They’ve made history as some of the first Dominican-American officials elected, but Adriano Espaillat and Guillermo Linares haven’t squared off in an election since 1991.

Proposal to redraw council districts would weaken uptown representation, politicians say
Fri, Sep 7, 2012, 3:16am

If the new lines are approved, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus would be split into two districts, an East Harlem council member would lose her portion of the Upper West Side, and, some local officials say, minority representation could be hurt uptown.

Uptowners rally for Democrats of the hour as Espaillat gathers Obama support
Fri, Sep 7, 2012, 3:12am

The cheerful, beer-swilling crowd at the Buddha Beer Bar came out to support their president and state senator.

Redistricting, fundraising come into focus in City Council race
Thu, Sep 6, 2012, 1:25am

The first four candidates to declare in the primary race have all raised more than $100,000. Democratic district leader Marc Landis is considered by some to be the frontrunner.

Two new homeless shelters cause controversy on 95th Street
Thu, Sep 6, 2012, 1:17am

For their residents, the shelters are a place to stay while they get back on their feet. But to local politicians and some neighborhood residents, the new shelters are an undue burden on the community.

State Committeewoman Debra Cooper enters City Council race
Tue, Sep 4, 2012, 1:21am

Cooper, a progressive with a long record on the Democratic State Committee, is the fifth candidate for the Upper West Side seat being vacated by Gale Brewer.

Stories to watch: Elections heat up local political scene
Sun, Aug 26, 2012, 11:03pm

Next year, the ballot box is an exciting place to be in Upper Manhattan. Have a look at the recent drama next door with Rep. Charles Rangel’s victory, and what’s expected for the City Council race.

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