Anthony Weiner pens first op-ed of mayoral candidacy
In his first opinion piece of his mayoral candidacy, Anthony Weiner proposed taxing “foreign oligarchs” and expressed concern for yeshiva students.
Peter Vallone goes after Vito Lopez’s ‘power base’
Councilman Peter Vallone wants lawmakers to cut funding to the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council to cripple Vito Lopez’s run for City Council.
Crowded field remains in Boston mayor’s race
City election officials said it could take weeks to determine which Boston mayoral candidates will be on the September primary ballot.
(UPDATE) Former state rep allegedly trafficked meth
Stephen Doran, a former state representative from Lexington, allegedly received 400 grams of meth at his workplace in Jamaica Plain.
Bloomberg: Vito Lopez should not run for City Council
Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks former state Assemblyman Vito Lopez should retire from politics. Bloomberg said he believes Lopez should not [...]
Mass. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray resigns to head up Worcester Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray today announced he will resign from his job at the Statehouse to head the Worcester Chamber of Commerce.
Voter turnout low, drama high in Philly primary elections
Philly’s heated primary election race between Democratic City Controller candidates Alan Butkovitz and Brett Mandel reached a boiling point Tuesday.
Boston city councilor candidate to debate over drinks at local bars
In the tradition of Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine, at-large city council candidate Shaun Ivers hopes to revive the age-old tradition of pub-style political debate, with a series of 10 appearances at local bars throughout the city.
Election Day drama already underway in City Controller race
City Controller challenger Brett Mandel allegedly handed a campaign sticker to a poll watcher, prompting incumbent Alan Butkovitz to go to Election Court.
Report: AVI assessments ‘flawed,’ especially for lower-priced homes
A report from the Crosstown Coalition of Taxpayers claims the city’s AVI reassessments are inaccurate, overvaluing less expensive homes by up to 50 percent.