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.
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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
Senate Candidates To Debate
By Alice Robb
The four candidates vying to succeed Eric Schneiderman in the State Senate will debate transportation issues Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Borough President Makes Attorney General Pick
By Dan Rivoli
Scott Stringer, Manhattan’s Borough President and Upper West Sider, is backing his neighborhood’s favorite son for attorney general. Read more
Candidates Lay Out Their State Senate Agenda Plans
By Dan Rivoli
Candidates running to replace Eric Schneiderman in the State Senate laid out their plans to bring reform to a dysfunctional legislative body and constituent services to a geographically large, diverse district.
Adriano Espaillat, Mark Levine, Anna Lewis and Miosotis Muñoz sat with the West Side Spirit to discuss their agenda and why they are the best candidate to represent a district that spans the Upper West Side, northern Manhattan and parts of the Bronx. 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
Schneiderman’s First Ad for Attorney General
By Dan Rivoli
Eric Schneiderman, the attorney general candidate from the Upper West Side, is out with his first television ad of the campaign. 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
Nadler Speaks at Rangel Bash
By Dan Rivoli
The Wall Street Journal reported comments Rep. Jerrold Nadler made at Rep. Charles Rangel’s 80th birthday bash. The Harlem Congressman is fighting 13 counts of ethics violations. Read more
FORMER WS POLS MAKE ENDORSEMENT
By Dan Rivoli
Ruth Messinger and Ronnie Eldridge, two former Upper West Side elected officials, endorsed Mark Levine for his State Senate bid.
“Mark is a person of unwavering integrity, with a long history of service to the community,” Messinger said in a statement. Read more
