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The man who won Anthony Weiner’s congressional seat following his political downfall two years ago has his doubts about his predecessor’s try at a comeback. … Full Article

New York City’s longstanding mayoral candidates and their supporters, faced suddenly with the entry of former Brooklyn-Queens Congressman Anthony Weiner into the race for the Democratic nomination, were basically saying on Wednesday, “that’s fine, but we’ll keep on trying nonetheless.” … Full Article

In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. … Full Article

In a surprise move, the Bay Ridge Democrats, a leading progressive political club in Brooklyn, has endorsed Ken Thompson over Charles Hynes in the race for district attorney. … Full Article

The race for mayor is filled with career politicians putting their needs ahead of voters, so what’s one more? … Full Article

Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on. … Full Article

Coney Island isn’t going to become the next Atlantic City after all. After much talk about the possibility, Governor Cuomo’s plan to bring casino gambling to New York State doesn’t include turning Coney Island’s iconic boardwalk into the boardwalk of Atlantic City. … Full Article

New York Assemblyman Vito Lopez's resignation Monday over sexual harassment claims against him derailed a public review that could have examined the role of powerful Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in the scandal and his continued leadership. … Full Article

Assemblyman Peter Abbate became one of the first Democratic elected officials in southern Brooklyn to endorse a candidate in the mayoral race, announcing on May 16 that he was throwing his support behind City Comptroller John Liu. … Full Article

At a recent community meeting in Marine Park, City Councilman Lewis Fidler asked the crowd how many distrusted the government. Nearly everyone in the audience of 75 raised their hands. … Full Article