Tempers are flaring at JFK.

Vito Lopez will retire on Dec 31, then be back on the job Jan 1.

The Q Train is, alas, back.

Dan Jacoby has some messaging advice for Mike Bloomberg.

Is the end of the filibuster eminent?

The Senate Democrats say that they actually spent less money this year.

Tom DiNapoli will lead the lawsuit against BP.

It's moving day at the State Senate.

The Washington Post looks at the Bloomberg/Booker tweet-off.

Jack McEneny doesn't like Andrew Cuomo's choice of inauguration venue.

Ed Koch writes about the Great Recession and says "those who did the damage are still in charge."

Merle Haggard talks about meeting President Obama.

NPR's Ken Rudin compiles a year-end list of political obituaries.