Bogota, N.J. Mayor Says Rival's Dad Punched Him Outside Polling Place

The mayor of Bogota, New Jersey, went to vote on Tuesday and got punched in the head.

• Jun 3, 2014

Port Authority Official Testifies In Probe Into George Washington Bridge Lane Closures

Commissioner Pat Schuber opened his testimony emphatically denying he had anything to do with the controversial closures that led to days of gridlock.

• Jun 3, 2014

Bring It On! LA Mayor Promises 'Doozy' Of A Bet With De Blasio

What can be bigger than total bagel supremacy? We're about to find out -- hopefully.

• Jun 3, 2014

Swap Of Captured American Soldier, Taliban Detainees Stirs Debate

The Obama administration is facing mounting questions over the prisoner swap that won freedom for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl after five years in Taliban hands.

• Jun 2, 2014

Pelosi Becomes Latest To Back Rep. Charles Rangel For Reelection

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) endorsed Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) on Monday, joining a long line of party leaders backing the 22-term congressman.

• Jun 2, 2014

Jury Selection Underway In Malcolm Smith Corruption Trial

Prospective jurors in the corruption trial of state Sen. Malcolm Smith were asked Monday if they recognized any names on the witness list.

• Jun 2, 2014

Rob Astorino To Cuomo: Reveal Agreement With Working Families Party

Gov. Andrew Cuomo should "reveal the deal" that secured him the support of the Working Families Party, Cuomo's Republican challenger, Rob Astorino, said Monday.

• Jun 2, 2014

Rockland County Residents Protest Planned Kosher Slaughterhouse

Some Rockland County residents are rallying Sunday against a planned kosher-poultry slaughterhouse.

• Jun 1, 2014

Sen. Charles Schumer: Give Youth Groups Access To Applicants' Complete Criminal Histories

Sen. Charles Schumer wants to give youth organizations access to a federal crime database when screening seeking to volunteer or work with children.

• Jun 1, 2014

Malcolm Smith Corruption Trial Set To Begin Amid State Senator's Re-Election Bid

State Sen. Malcolm Smith is accused of trying to bribe his way onto the ballot says.

• Jun 1, 2014

Shinseki Resigns Amid Veterans' Health Care Issues

President Barack Obama says he accepted the resignation with "considerable regret" amid widespread troubles in the VA health care system.

• May 30, 2014

10,400 New Pre-Kindergarten Seats Coming To NYC By September

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that New York City will open 10,400 more full-day pre-kindergarten seats by September.

• May 30, 2014

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Calls For Gas Tax Hike For Infrastructure Upgrades

Connecticut and every other state in the nation is dealing with failing infrastructure – and no money to pay for repairs.

• May 30, 2014

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Resigns

President Barack Obama announced Carney's departure in a surprise appearance in the White House press briefing room Friday.

• May 30, 2014

Announcement On Port Authority Reforms Canceled

A Friday news conference in Fort Lee, New Jersey, was scrapped little more than an hour before it was to take place.

• May 30, 2014

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