Politics

Our friends at Les Enfants de Boheme have asked us to spread the word that they are hosting an Election Night Viewing Party this evening. Owners Cathy and Stefan have also been holding Monday Night Postcard Action events.  The last...

You have likely heard about the high profile victors in yesterday's New York State Primary Election.

To borrow a phrase from Barack Obama, "Don't put your head in the sand. Don't boo — vote!"

The New York City Council voted 45-0 yesterday to approve plans for the Union Square Tech Training Center, a 21-story complex at 124 East 14th St. The support of local City Council member Carlina Rivera was critical in clearing the way for the controversial tech hub.

The once powerful Lower East Side assemblyman, Sheldon Silver, was sentenced today to seven years in prison after a federal jury this past spring convicted him on public corruption charges.

In advance of his sentencing this coming Friday, July 27, Sheldon Silver is pleading with Federal Judge Valerie Caproni to consider alternatives to a lengthy prison sentence.

A bill sponsored by local City Council member Carlina Rivera aimed at Airbnb sailed through the Council yesterday.

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who represents parts of the Lower East Side, was victorious in last night's primary election.

There's a Primary Election today in New York City. In some parts of the Lower East Side, you have the opportunity to pick a Democratic nominee in the 12th Congressional District.

The other day, we posted statements from local elected officials regarding Mayor de Blasio's proposed changes in the admissions procedure for the city's specialized high schools.