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Brodsky Courts Brooklyn Russians in Bid for Attorney General
Attorney General candidate Richard Brodsky has been courting the Russian-speaking community like no other candidate in the AG race. A dispatch from Little Brooklyn's “Little Odessa” from A Feet in 2 Worlds.
"Did they ever get anybody involved who knew anything about visual appearances or clarity or design? Or did it just come about by a bunch of guys sitting around a table saying: I like this one?"
"Did they ever get anybody involved who knew anything about visual appearances or clarity or design? Or did it just come about by a bunch of guys sitting around a table saying: I like this one?"
The gentleman who took my voting green card opened my folder, took out my ballot and proceeded to read it.
Election Watchdogs Positioned to Record Voting Mishaps Caused By New Ballots
Voting rights advocates are poised with poll watchers, online surveys and phone hotlines to record what they think is going to be a chaotic day as New York City residents try out new electronic voting machines for the first time in the September 14 primary.
Endorsements and the Last Day
Endorsements and the Last Day
"Even if there is a small influx of Republican women, it seems possibly likely that so many Democratic women are going to lose their seats that we might actually see a net loss in terms of how many women are in Congress."
"Even if there is a small influx of Republican women, it seems possibly likely that so many Democratic women are going to lose their seats that we might actually see a net loss in terms of how many women are in Congress."
Carole King's Candidate vs Russell Simmons' Candidate
Singer/songwriter Carole King brought you the song “You’ve Got a Friend.” Hip-hop impessario Russell Simmons brought the song “Walk This Way.” Now, they’re bringing you rival congressional candidates.
Carole King's Candidate vs Russell Simmons' Candidate
Singer/songwriter Carole King brought you the song “You’ve Got a Friend.” Hip-hop impessario Russell Simmons brought the song “Walk This Way.” Now, they’re bringing you rival congressional candidates.
New York Primary 2010: Newspaper Endorsments
New York City's major newspapers are starting to offer their endorsements for candidates in Tuesday's primary. Here's the list, and we'll continue to update as they come in. And be sure to visit It's A Free Country's Insider's Guide to the Primary for lots more information.
Primary Day Is Here: We Need Your Help!
As you have been hearing, one of the big story lines this election season is the switch to a new ballot design. Will your experience be like Brian and Azi's (not so smooth)? WNYC and It's A Free Country want to know. Text BALLOT to 30644 to share your ...
Stucknation: 21st Century Recovery Can't Take Flight with 20th Century Baggage
Congress returns to Washington this week as "Recovery Summer" withers to "Flatline Fall.” Both parties have their scripts for the off-year election campaign well-rehearsed. Stage left, there is President Obama with a hastily assembled $50 billion dollar infrastructure bill. And stage right, the Republicans fight to keep Bush era tax cuts ...
In Espada's District, Votes for The Other Guy
The eyes of the city's political class are focused on New York's 33rd Senate district in the northwest Bronx, where State Senate Majority Leader and Albany coup architect Pedro Espada is running for re-election against new-comer Gustavo Rivera. But many people in the neighborhood are unaware of next Tuesday's Democratic ...
In Espada's District, Votes for The Other Guy
The eyes of the city's political class are focused on New York's 33rd Senate district in the northwest Bronx, where State Senate Majority Leader and Albany coup architect Pedro Espada is running for re-election against new-comer Gustavo Rivera. But many people in the neighborhood are unaware of next Tuesday's Democratic ...
Stucknation: 21st Century Recovery Can't Take Flight with 20th Century Baggage
Congress returns to Washington this week as "Recovery Summer" withers to "Flatline Fall.” Both parties have their scripts for the off-year election campaign well-rehearsed. Stage left, there is President Obama with a hastily assembled $50 billion dollar infrastructure bill. And stage right, the Republicans fight to keep Bush era tax cuts ...
Campaign Postcard: Embattled Espada Faces Fight of His Career
Under state and federal scrutiny over allegations that he illegally pocketed millions from a community health care network, state Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada faces a well-organized challenger in Gustavo Rivera.
On 9/11 Anniversary, Competing Protests Near Ground Zero
Who had the bigger turnout?
That's the issue I'm grappling with right now -- whether there were more people at the rally and march supporting Park 51, or the rally just a couple blocks away opposing it. A few weeks ago, there was no question that opponents outnumbered supporters, perhaps ...
