Of the race in the 20th congressional district, the Economist observes, "National issues, rather than local ones, are dominating the campaigns."
It's a toss-up, according to the Cook Political Report.
Rumor has it that Kirsten Gillibrand will attend a fund-raiser for Scott Murphy when she goes back to her old district this week.
Liz reports that there is almost a deal in Albany on taxing higher-income earners.
No "Freedom" in the former "Freedom Tower."
Liz Crowley introduced a bill to raise the fine on idling, unattended vehicles.
Paycuts at The New York Times.
New York City unemployment soared over the last month. The Daily News has a helpful map showing which neighborhoods are the most unemployed.
Sheldon Silver is sending out emails blaming the State Senate for the M.T.A. debacle.
After all that , and that, David Paterson wants to tax utility bills.
Fare hike not good for economy, says Michael Bloomberg.
CityFile calls Bloomberg a “tease” for supporting same-sex marriage, but not saying when it would pass.
News of Bloomberg’s support of same-sex marriage gets readers of On Top magazine talking.
Note: Bloomberg personally supported same-sex marriage before.
In the comments section, a lively debate about Eric Gioia (and his new hire Michael Oliva) is unfolding.
Advocates in the Rockaways are trying to stop a company from building a new island off the coast on which to store lots of imported natural gas.
A group of Republican state senators have submitted a bill to split New York State into two states.
Simcha Felder’s director of legislative policy, Mike Casertano, is going to work for Bloomberg’s legislative affairs office. [City Hall News, no link]
Scott Stringer wants a press secretary.
Bloomberg pal Arnold Schwarzenegger is not running for anything.
Haven't politicians figured out yet that if you let the public ask questions, at least one will be about pot?
