City Politics

2011-12 in Review: Races for Rangel’s seat, City Council heat up

Rep. Charles Rangel is facing one of the toughest campaigns of his political life, and there is a crowded field of candidates vying to replace City Council member Gale Brewer.

By Jillian Kumagai, Gina Lee, and Casey Tolan | May 6 02:16 pm ET

Local businessman Ken Biberaj enters City Council race

Biberaj is the vice president and spokesperson at RTR Funding Group, Inc., which owns the iconic Russian Tea Room restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

By Daphne Chen | Mar 5 01:42 am ET

Rangel talks redistricting, West Harlem's future

In an interview Monday, Rangel dished on the potential redrawing of his district, comparing the shape of the new area to the likeness of a dragon, and said he was satisfied with the probe of the West Harlem Development Corporation.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 31 02:36 am ET

No Labels’ launch brings Bloomberg to Lerner

The launch of nonpartisan alliance in two weeks will bring Mayor Bloomberg to campus.

By Jackie Carrero | Dec 1 03:39 am ET

Quirky politicians of Morningside and Harlem vie for support in loyal community

Outside the campus gates, there’s an entirely different set of movers and shakers, better known as the eccentric, dramatic, and sometimes corrupt politicians of Morningside Heights and West Harlem.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 30 02:21 am ET

Campo hosts city politicians for Broadway Democrats

Campo played host to the annual Broadway Democrats club's Spring Fling Sunday afternoon.

By Nicholas Bloom | May 3 01:28 am ET

Perkins declares bid for State Senate reelection, celebrates birthday

“I’m here for you. All I ever wanted was to be here for you,” Perkins said at the event, which also doubled as his birthday party.

By Nicholas Bloom | Apr 19 01:26 am ET

Powell announces bid for Congress against Rangel

At 116th Street and Lexington Avenue, the spot known as the “lucky corner” for some local politicians, Powell officially announced that he will be running for Congress on Monday morning.

By Sarah Darville | Apr 12 07:00 pm ET

Powell to challenge Rangel for Congress

“Harlem has a legacy of longevity in politics,” Adam Clayton Powell IV said on Thursday. “My father helped to create this seat.”

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Apr 9 03:21 am ET

New bill may change land review process for charter schools

Assembly member Daniel O’Donnell, who represents Morningside Heights, recently introduced a bill that would require public school buildings in the city to go through an extensive public review process before leasing or selling space.

By Sarah Darville | Apr 7 01:00 am ET

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