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In an election year Superstorm Sandy still a political issue on Staten Island
by Megan Jamerson and Neil Giardino Staten Island is only a short ferry ride south of Manhattan, but when it […]
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NYC Marathon: Samurai at the start of the race
Aoiko Moisu, from Tokyo, Japan, participated in the marathon for the second time, proudly wearing traditional samurai attire.
Special Report: Midterm Elections 2014
Volunteers Come out for Recchia Campaign for Congress
The race for New York’s 11th Congressional District seat has been one of the most competitive in the current election cycle.
Politics
Republican Strongholds are Outliers in City’s Political Landscape
Only 10 Republicans currently hold city, state or federal elected positions in the five boroughs, and nine of them represent neighborhoods in Staten Island and south Brooklyn.
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NYC Primary: Staten Island voters still dealing with Sandy
The mayoral caandidates have had little to do with the community, residents say.
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Staying put after Sandy’s destruction
“New Yorkers, we take care of ourselves,” said Dee McGrath.
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Oakwood Beach residents mull home buyout plan
The state has allocated $171 million to buy homes in low-lying areas, and state officials project they will spend as much as $400 million on home buyouts.
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Displacement in Staten Island worries potential voters
Voting in Staten Island after megastorm Sandy could be difficult for some residents.
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GOP Primary: Slow day at the polls in Staten Island
Less than half of the registered voters made it to the polls in Staten Island.
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NYC Marathon: Marathon Maniacs
The members who run the most marathons in a one-year span, are dubbed, “Maniac of the Year,” with last year’s winners completing 106 marathons, or 2,777.2 miles.