Overshadowed by the boos of the Barrons, Bill Richardson had some nice things to say about worker's rights at Cuomo's Unity dinner. Charlie Rangel has tax tips. Two whole newsletters worth. Enter irony... MORE»
Washington. Lincoln. Roosevelt. Reagan. These are the names that most often come up when Americans are asked to list who they think was the greatest American president. But not Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm, who casts his lot with the often-overlooked, one-term George H.W.... MORE»
As hundreds of union members and their allies remained camped out inside the Wisconsin state capitol building in Madison to protest Gov. Scott Walker efforts to end collective bargaining rights for state workers, New York Senator Chuck Schumer has sent out a letter to his supporters expressing solidarity with the... MORE»
Rep. Anthony Weiner tpok to the floor of the House on Friday to voice his support for the health care reform bill, this time calling out Republicans for accepting federal health care for themselves while denying it to the American people. "Lets put your money where your mouth is," he said. "Why don't you step up and say 'We're opposed to government run health care for members of Congress!'" Videos of Weiner's passionate public pleas have gone viral throughout the... MORE»
There was a bit of a stir at last night's banquet reception for the Association of Black and Latino Legislators in Albany, where New York City Councilmember Charles Barron, his wife Inez, and some allies interrupted a speech by Gov. Andrew Cuomo with chants of "Stop the cuts, tax the rich," and, "Shame on you." Today, Barron said that Cuomo had no right to enjoy himself at the dinner, considering the impact that his budget will have on poor and working class... MORE»
Amid mounting speculation about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's presidential aspirations, one of his top advisors said that he is thinking of creating a political action committee to cash in on the national interest. Even though he went into a newspaper interview intending to damper the chatter about a possible 2012 run, Christie's close advisor Bill Palatucci said that the idea of forming a political action committee would be a smart... MORE»
Chuck Schumer took to the airwaves over the weekend to warn about a coming government shutdown, an event whose blame he laid firmly at the feet of Republicans in Congress. "I hope we can negotiate somewhere in the middle. That's what should be done," he told CNN's Candy Crowley. "But unfortunately Speaker Boehner is on course for a... MORE»
The Barrons started a chant of "shame on you" to Cuomo at an ethnic unity dinner. City Councilman Robert Jackson led a similar chant earlier in the day. Both Skelos and Silver are reportedly working against the passage of the budget... MORE»
Facing domestic abuse charges and an ethics probe, White Plains mayor Adam Bradley is stepping down. New York G.O.P. may change winner-take-all primary... MORE»
Representatives Nita Lowey and Steve Israel announced today that an amendment has passed the House that would enable New York City to receive more anti-terrorism funding. Under the new amendment, grant recipients of the Urban Areas Security Initiative would be limited to 25 of the highest-risk cities in the nation. "I am pleased this amendment passed to ensure UASI grants benefit highest-risk cities and will work to ensure the Senate passes this provision and President Obama signs it into law," said... MORE»
Talk about raising the stakes: Bronx Democrat Eliot Engel says that thanks to the Republican Party there may now not be an NFL... MORE»
Long Island congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy announced today that her campaign to ban high capacity ammunition magazines is gaining steam. "The nation is recognizing that these devices facilitate mass carnage and their availability is a threat to public safety," said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy. "We can save lives and reduce injuries by restricting access to high-capacity magazines once again." ... MORE»
Over 80 faith leaders from across Long Island sent a letter to Congressman Peter King yesterday urging him to call off the hearings on "Muslim radicalization" that he has planned for next month. They... MORE»
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is touting another clawback of taxpayer dollars today. In a press release, Schneiderman announced a $2.5 million dollar settlement in a case against Pharmacia Corporation, with the recovered funds going to Medicaid and the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage... MORE»
Charle Rangel raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he announced that he would seek a 22nd term in Congress. Yesterday on "Good Day New York" he seemed less... MORE»
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