Vince Tabone, who works both as a staffer on GOP mayoral candidate John Catsimatidis’ campaign and as an attorney in the billionaire businessman’s company, was reportedly among the politicos arrested earlier this morning, a group that also includes State Sen. Malcolm Smith and Councilman Dan Halloran. They face wire fraud and bribery charges in an alleged scheme to help rig the mayoral race in Mr. Smith’s favor.

Politicker reached out to Mr. Catsimatidis for his reaction to these developments. Read More

It looks like the New York Public Library is finally ready to turn the page.

Today, bibliophiles can sneak a peek at the new design for the long-awaited renovation of the landmark Bryant Park branch. First announced in 2008, the $300 million overhaul will remove seven floors of stacks and open the building’s central axis Read More