Harlem State Senator Headed Back to the City Council After Special Election Win Bill Perkins bested eight opponents to take back his old seat in the City Council, strengthening Bill de Blasio locally and weakening Democrats in Albany. By Will Bredderman
Manhattan Democratic Boss Eyes Harlem State Senate Seat Keith Wright told the Observer he is interested in seeking the State Senate seat of Bill Perkins, who is running for City Council. By Will Bredderman
Frontrunner for Harlem Council Seat Hangs Onto Ballot Slot After Court Fight Bill Perkins has survived Marvin Holland's fraud accusations. By Will Bredderman
Smith’s Nuclear Option on Mayoral Control: Skirting the Gang by Joining With Republicans By Jimmy Vielkind
Smith’s Nuclear Option on Mayoral Control: Skirting the Gang by Joining With Republicans By Jimmy Vielkind
For African-American Senators, a ‘Thorny Dilemma’ in the Politics of Same-Sex Marriage By Jimmy Vielkind
For African-American Senators, a ‘Thorny Dilemma’ in the Politics of Same-Sex Marriage By Jimmy Vielkind