Politics
In the Bronx, Paterson’s Troubles Highlight Sports and Politics
Several Bronx politicians say they didn’t get or want pricey World Series tickets.
VIDEO – A Bronx Church Helps Displaced Haitians Get Legal Status
The Haitian Congregation of the Good Samaritan has been helping Haitians affected by the earthquake, from Haiti to New York.
State Sen. Ruben Diaz Calls Governor Paterson a Hypocrite
Diaz, who has a contentious history with Paterson, says the governor is dragging down the state Democratic Party.
VIDEO – Bronx Small Businesses Missing Out on Savings
A recent study shows that less than 1% of NYC small businesses are taking advantage of offered city and state energy conservation programs.
Legislators Urge Change in Teacher Disciplinary Practice
State Senator Rubén Diaz Sr. wants to terminate what he calls money-wasting rubber rooms. Photo by: Mamta Badkar
Proposed Law Would Criminalize Drunken Gun-Toting
A new law against carrying a gun while intoxicated would be similar to drunken-driving laws.
Lost Jobs Mean Lost Family
When the doors closed at Stella D’Oro, the workers lost more than their jobs.
Who Wants a Jail?
Hunts Point residents still wonder whether another jail will be built in their backyard.
An Election, Or Something Like It
Voters didn’t turnout on election day. Neither did candidates during the campaign.
A North Country Perspective on the 23rd District Race
If you want to understand what really happened in Watertown, take a look at the scalpers hawking Yankee tickets in the Bronx.
Bloomberg Parties On
The contest was much closer than expected, but the mayor still had his celebration — and four more years
Where Was Ruben Diaz Jr.?
The Bronx borough president made himself scarce on election day after voting early in the morning.
The Bronx’s Own Socialist Calls it a Day
Frances Villar, a 26-year-old Bronx college student and candidate for mayor, votes at P.S. 85 yesterday.
Bronx Voters Go for Thompson in a Landslide
Bronx Ink reporters surveyed 171 Bronx voters from all across the borough to find out why they voted overwhelmingly for Thompson.
Parks for Some, Artificial Turf for Others
Under Michael Bloomberg, New York City’s parks benefited from a record expenditure, half of which was spent on Bronx parks. However, the mayor has failed to replace on time the green area that was used to build the new Yankee Stadium.
The Healthcare Debate Takes to the Pavement
Protesters lay strewn across the sidewalk in mid-town to signify the 45,000 Americans who die every year for lack of healthcare.
Councilwoman Arroyo’s Property Boom
District 17’s City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo has raised $240,000 in campaign cash, much of which has come from property developers building in her area.
Day Care Cuts Create Overcrowded Kindergartens
Record numbers of 5-year-olds crowd public school classrooms after day care kindergarten cuts.
More Homeless in the City since the Great Depression
The homeless population has grown by 45 percent since Bloomberg took office.
Meet the Socialist Candidate from the Bronx
Frances Villar has a meager campaign budget, but a lot of passion for politics
