Battle For Weiner's Seat In Congress Turns Into Referendum On Obama Policies
The gloves are off. The special election to replace Congressman Anthony Weiner has turned downright nasty.
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The gloves are off. The special election to replace Congressman Anthony Weiner has turned downright nasty.
Federal lawmakers are calling on the administrator of the national Sept. 11 health program to consider adding cancer to a list of diseases that qualify for assistance.
In Nassau County, another 800 county employees could be laid off at the beginning of 2012 if spending cuts are not made in every department and unions do not make concessions.
Several committees of the General Assembly say they will schedule an informational hearing to address preparation and response.
A day after the confrontation with police at the West Indian Day Parade, New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams believes he was detained because he is a "35-year-old black man with dreadlocks.''
In our post-9/11 world we've become accustomed to many a security rules and regulations, including taking our shoes off at airport screening checkpoints. But a change is underfoot.
Police say Denise Gay, 56, was caught in the crossfire between Leroy Webster and Randy Johnson.
Since taking office, Gov. Dan Malloy's priority has been developing jobs in Connecticut and he says he has an aggressive plan.
Residents of New York's 9th Congressional District will go to the polls next Tuesday to select a replacement for former Rep. Anthony Weiner.
Congress is reconvening this week for what could be a painful confrontation over how to put Americans back to work.
President Barack Obama says he will do whatever it takes to help those communities that were flooded, battered and bruised by Irene.
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says former deputy mayor Stephen Goldsmith, who quit after being arrested on a domestic violence charge, would have otherwise been fired.
Strauss-Kahn, his wife and daughter left the rented house Saturday afternoon, carrying luggage. He didn't say where he was going, but French media have reported he was expected to board a plane to Paris on Saturday.
"It's time for City Hall to come clean and give us a real explanation about the arrest about the circumstances of Mr. Goldsmith's dismissal and to be forthcoming with the public and the press," said Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.
Police say Goldsmith shoved his wife into a kitchen counter after she reportedly told him she "should have put a bullet through'' him "years ago.''
