The city gears up for another storm while still reeling from Hurricane Sandy.
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Politics
City voters encounter a slew of problems at polling sites
Hurricane Sandy wasn’t the only hamper for election poll sites in New York City.
Cuomo bashes ConEd, utilities for inadequate Sandy response
The governor didn’t hide his fury over the slow hurricane response.
Gov. signs order to allow New Yorkers to vote at any site
Desperate times call for desperate actions in order to make sure every vote is properly counted in the Empire State.
Halloween Parade postponed until at least next week
Hurricane Irene has canceled Greenwhich Village’s most anticipated event of the fall.
NYC prepares for Sandy during the calm before the storm
New York isn’t taking any chances with hurricane Sandy.
Appeals court refuses to hear case against state’s gay marriage law
The state’s gay marriage law is safe from further legal appeals.
Bloomberg launches $500k grant for same-sex marriage campaigns
The mayor continues his financial push to help political initiatives this election season.
Gillibrand, Nadler confident that Congress will repeal DOMA
New York’s representatives in Washington say they will do everything they can to make sure the LGBT community gets equal rights.
New York appeals court deems DOMA unconstitutional
A ruling by a New York appeals court may lead the way for better rights for LGBT Americans.
Clinton dedicates opening of Roosevelt Island park
A who’s who of leaders gathered to dedicate New York’s newest state greenspace.
Bloomberg furious over prez candidates’ gun stances
Following what he called “gibberish” responses by the Presidential candidates on gun control, the mayor is taking matters into his own hands.
City’s tourism department opens Mexico office
The city is aiming to increase its visitors from south of the border.
NYPD under fire for video of cops beating homeless man
Elected officials are fuming over a video that shows two officers beating a homeless man during an arrest.
Board of Elections details progress with vote tally system
The city’s BOE said it’s confident that its new computerize counting system will work well on election day.
Tom Allon switches parties for 2013 campaign
The Manhattan Media publisher is switching parties for his run to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
City’s colleges expand to take in new generation of top students
With more than half a million students in the city, New York colleges are looking for new space to grow.
Council pushes for tougher penalties on sex offenders
Following a rash of sex assaults in the city, elected officials are mulling plans to close legal loopholes that keep predators on the streets.
Top presidential campaign contributions polarize Manhattan
The presidential cash war has split the borough right down the middle.
Comptroller wants more college counselors in city schools
John Liu wants the Dept. of Ed to refocus their budget on college preparedness.