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Bloomie’s Big Lead, Manhattan Bridge Makeover, the Ghosts of 97 Orchard

The latest poll has Mike Bloomberg leading Bill Thompson by 18 points, among likely voters. Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight.com analyzes the New York mayoral campaign.  The Times says Council Speaker Christine Quinn is finally ready...

Anti-Bloomie Ad Campaign, Mayor’s Race Record, Beer Pong at the Doghouse

CWA Local 1180 announces a half million dollar anti-Bloomberg ad campaign. That's more than Bill Thompson himself has spent on TV advertising. City Limits takes an in-depth look at Mike Bloomberg's record on race issues. While...

NY’s Budget Battle, New Museum Lowers the Roof, Loving Shang

This morning interest groups across the state are evaluating what Governor Paterson's deficit reduction package would mean to them. The cash-strapped MTA would have its budget cut $113 million. New York City would lose $223 million...
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Debate Wrap, DBGB Awarded Two Stars, Jon Spencer on the LES

Recapping last night's mayoral debate, the Times suggests: "Neither candidate seemed to land a decisive punch that would alter the course of a lopsided campaign."The Gotham Gazette looks at why New York City's crime rate has fallen...

Bloomberg-Thompson Faceoff, Shelly to the Rescue?, Milk Bar Musings

Bill Thompson's handlers are calling it the great equalizer. For one night at least, Mike Bloomberg's $100 million war chest won't matter. The two mayoral candidates meet for the first of two debates this evening at...

Quinn’s Quandary, Shabbos Eelevators, Hyunh’s New LES Projects

In the aftermath of President Obama's (tepid) endorsement of Bill Thompson, pressure is growing on City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to endorse, as well. Are the Shabbos elevators kosher? A rabbinical ruling is causing puzzlement on...
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Succah Storm Damage, Weekend Train Trouble, Bittman’s Deli Nostalgia

  The East River Succah Association rebuilds after this week's destructive storms. The city's public schools are being forced to lay off more than 500 school aides next week, even though principals say they have money in their budgets to...

From the LES to Xerox, Tenement Museum Weathers Downturn, Insiders Love Ten Bells

Ursula Burns, the new head of Xerox, was raised on the Lower East Side. She's the first black woman to run a Fortune 500 company:Reached at their Rochester home Friday, Burns' teenaged daughter, Melissa, 16, called...

Real Estate Market Bounces Back, Giving a Voice to Charter School Parents, the SLA’s Dysfunction

Third quarter reports indicate the Manhattan residential real estate market may be recovering. District 1 Community Education Council is inviting representation by charter school parents. A new report by the State Law Revision Commission is highly critical of...
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Girls Prep Charter’s Growing Pains, Bloomberg on Affordable Housing, Allen & Delancey

Girls Prep Charter's quest for more space took center stage last night at the District 1 Community Education Council Meeting. We'll have a full report about that in the next few days. In the meantime, Gotham Schools has...

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Bar Chucho Opens at 37 Market St. This Week

If you're a fan of the Mexican fine dining spot Corima (3 Allen St.), you will want to check...

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