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Rev. Al Sharpton.

Al Sharpton and Formerly Undocumented Congressman-elect Bash Trump’s Cabinet Picks

"We will not go back to the times when Immigration used to raid our homes on Saturdays and Sundays, when we used to meet with our families, to try to deport those that didn't have any papers."
By Will Bredderman
Congressman Adriano Espaillat.

Incoming Congressman’s Lieutenants Triumph in Upper Manhattan Primaries

Marisol Alcantara and Carmen de la Rosa, allies of congressman-to-be Adriano Espaillat, are headed to Albany.
By Will Bredderman
Assemblyman Keith Wright, center, flanked by State Senator Adriano Espaillat and Congressman Charles Rangel.

Candidates For Rangel Seat Push for Racial Reconciliation After Divisive Primary

"There is no difference. Maybe their ancestors picked cotton—mine cut sugarcane," Adriano Espaillat said, accepting Keith Wright's concession.
By Will Bredderman
Congressman Adriano Espaillat.

The Winners and Losers in Adriano Espaillat’s Congressional Triumph

By Will Bredderman
Rev. Al Sharpton.

After Weekend Race Rant, Al Sharpton Wants ‘Coming Together’ in Rangel’s District

By Will Bredderman
Assemblyman Keith Wright, left, with Congressman Charles Rangel.

Fall of the House of Rangel—Espaillat Tops Wright to Replace Retiring Congressman

By Will Bredderman
Congressman Charles Rangel with Mayor Bill de Blasio (left).

War of Succession: The Battle to Replace Charles Rangel

By Will Bredderman
A Keith Wright mailer misfires.

Meet the Congressional Candidate Running to Represent a Neighborhood That Doesn’t Exist

By Will Bredderman
State Senator Adriano Espaillat, left, with Assemblyman Guillermo Linares, center, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, right.

Battle for Charles Rangel’s Seat Spills Over Into Assembly

By Will Bredderman
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally on February 22, 2016 at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. Sanders is campaigning in the lead up to Super Tuesday primaries on March 1 when 11 states will vote.

Afternoon Bulletin: Sanders Heads to the Bronx, Gay Talese Decries Normcore and More

By Zoë Miller
New York City police officer Peter Liang is escorted out of court.

Afternoon Bulletin: Liang Attorneys File Motion to Overturn Conviction and More

By Parker Richards
Congressman Adriano Espaillat campaigning with Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Espaillat Covering Congressional Campaign Costs Out of State Senate Account

By Will Bredderman
Keith Wright, right, with fellow Harlem lawmakers Assemblyman Raymond Rodriguez and Congressman Charles Rangel.

Harlem Candidates Clash in Battle for Charles Rangel’s Seat

By Will Bredderman
Adriano Espaillat and Charlie Rangel.

Would-Be Rangel Replacement Accuses Congressman of Lying to the Bronx

By Will Bredderman
Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, right, introduces Mayor Bill de Blasio, left.

Almost Half-Way Through First Term, de Blasio Holds First Town Hall

By Will Bredderman
Morris-Jumel Mansion

Hamilton Fanatics Rally for Their Man

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke
Former New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly (L) speaks as former Chief of Police Joseph Esposito looks on. (Photo by Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: NYPD Accused of Destroying Evidence, Uptown Gentrification ‘Sale’

By Catherine Rafter
A closed retail store is viewed in Manhattan on April 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: Albany Negotiations Extended, Mom & Pop Shops Continue to Shutter

By Elizabeth Gurdus
Philippe De Montebello elected new board chairman of the Hispanic Society of America (Henry S. Dziekan III/ Getty Images)

Retired Met Czar Philippe de Montebello to Chair UWS Hispanic Society Museum

By Christine Park
Robert Jackson.

Robert Jackson Rips Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio, Cheers on Zephyr Teachout

By Will Bredderman
State Senator Adriano Espaillat marching in the Puerto Rican Day Parade with Melissa Mark-Viverito. (Photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)

Espaillat and Mark-Viverito Rally in East Harlem

By Will Bredderman
No, authorities do not want to build a snowman.

Out of Line: Police Bust International Cocaine Ring

By Alexandra Sternlicht
Columbia Grad student Jiwon Lee went missing on April 1st.

Search for Missing Columbia University Student Enters Second Week

By Mimmi Montgomery

Military Vet Opens 3D Printing Store in Washington Heights

By Jordyn Taylor
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