An Animated City Council
An old saying about politics is that it is Hollywood for ugly people. But Lauri Apple, a Chicago-based artist and political writer, believes politics—or, at least, the New York City Council—is more like high school. Read more
Maloney Endorses for AG; Saujani Launches Website
By Dan Rivoli
Rep. Carolyn Maloney endorsed her fellow Manhattanite Eric Schneiderman in the attorney general primary. Schneiderman, a state senator from the Upper West Side, is running against four other attorney general candidates. Read more
Attorney General Candidates Share Vision for Office
By Dan Rivoli
Eliot Spitzer, before his stunning downfall as governor, was the white knight of Wall Street as attorney general. Before him, Robert Abrams put the attorney general office’s focus on consumer rights.
Each attorney general puts their stamp on an office that commands more than 650 lawyers. This September, five candidates are running for the state’s top law job, a position held by Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner to be the state’s next governor. Read more
Decision ‘10: On The Record
This week we focus on the vision the Democratic candidates for New York Attorney General have for the office. Read more
Bing, Lundahl Make Their Case
By Dan Rivoli
Assembly Member Jonathan Bing and his challenger Gregg Lundahl laid out their agenda for Albany recently in separate interviews with Our Town. The Democratic primary is Sept. 14.
Bing, who is seeking his fifth term in the Assembly, talked about the bills he has authored and passed into law during his eight years in Albany. Read more
Saujani To Hold “Community Conversations”
By Alice Robb
Reshma Saujani’s campaign announced that she will be hosting several town hall-style “Community Conversations” with residents of the district. Read more
Saujani Accepts Debate
Reshma Saujani has agreed to go on Daily News columnist Errol Louis’ radio show to debate Rep. Carolyn Maloney. Read more
Meet the Candidates
The New York Democratic primary elections take place Sept. 14. In the coming weeks we’ll outline some of the key city, state and national races so you’ll be prepared (and encouraged) to vote. Read more
Maloney Agrees To Debate
By Dan Rivoli
Rep. Carolyn Maloney has agreed to debate her challenger Reshma Saujani after months of trying to cajole the incumbent into sharing a stage.
But Saujani is unsatisfied.
Saujani Sits Down With New York Times
By Reid Spagna
Reshma Saujani, a former hedge fund lawyer, sat down with New York Times reporter John Harwood to discuss her campaign for Congress against Rep. Carolyn Maloney. The district covers Manhattan’s East Side and western Queens. Read more
