Senator Bill Perkins

Perkins appeals to higher court

State Senator Bill Perkins has filed an amicus brief in hopes that the Supreme Court will take a look at the legality of eminent domain use in Manhattanville.

By Shira Poliak and Kim Kirschenbaum | Oct 28 05:50 am ET

Low accountability for charter schools, critics say

“Schools should be in the business of teaching our children, not enriching corporations,” Bill Perkins said at Thursday's public hearing.

By Ray Katz | Apr 23 02:45 am ET

Close Senatorial Races Go to Democrats in N.Y. State

Two years after a failed attempt to capture a majority in the New York State Senate, Democrats made strong efforts Tuesday, culminating in their success in regaining control over the bicameral legi

By Christine Choi | Nov 5 05:06 am ET

State Democrats Kill Congestion Pricing Plan in State Assembly

The New York State Assembly killed Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s controversial congestion pricing plan Monday.

By Maggie Astor | Apr 8 01:57 am ET

Perkins Says Columbia Must Remember Community Concerns

Senator Bill Perkins, D-West Harlem, fielded questions from residents within the footprint of Columbia’s proposed expansion zone at the Manhattanville Community Center on Monday night.

By Melissa Repko | Nov 7 02:45 am ET

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