John Liu and Bill deBlasio trounced their opponents in yesterday's runoff election. The Times draws a few conclusions from last night's results. • The Working Families Party... is now the pre-eminent political force in New
York City politics, replacing...
The Daily News reports President Obama is likely to stay out of the New York City mayoral election, unless Bill Thompson can demonstrate he's got a shot at beating Mike Bloomberg. The Post speculates about Christine Quinn's prospects...
The Lo-Down had the story first - two weeks ago. Now The Downtown Express has gotten around to reporting that the Chatham Square reconstruction project has been delayed for two years.
The
city cannot rip up Chatham Square now...
A new real estate report indicates Manhattan rents fell 11-percent from August to September. A glimpse at the hardships many workers in Chinatown are facing during the economic downturn. The Villager speculates about the possibility that Yetta Kurland...
A new study shows NYC students in charter schools perform better on standardized tests. Riders of the M14, M23, M79, M86, M101, M102 and M103 will be able to use a FOB or key card to pay their fares,...
In the latest Marist poll, Bill Thompson has not gained any ground on Mike Bloomberg. He still trails 59-39%Joyce Purnick of the NYT is out with the definitive bio on Bloomberg. The Village Voice says the book should...
More on the murder of Glen Wright, the 21-year old college student who was stabbed at the Baruch Houses this past weekend. Police have confirmed (per the Daily News) that it was likely a case of mistaken identity: "Cops...
The Daily News' Primary voting guide. Watch for our comprehensive recap of the District 1 City Council campaign later today. The Downtown Independent Democrats turned on Councilmember Alan Gerson, endorsing challenger Pete Gleason. Now DID has sent out...
Crain's looks at how New York's family-owned businesses survive. Among those profiled: Moscot Opticians, which started with a pushcart on Orchard Street. Are they serious? A new HBO show is casting (via Craigslist) "Tattooed Hipsters, Indie Rockers, and...
It's the first day of school in New York City. State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will mark the occasion (along with Chancellor Joel Klein) with a visit PS 142, The Amalia Castro School on Attorney Street. Yesterday, Secretary...
