A long-anticipated gay marriage vote in the New York Senate has ended in disappointment for advocates of gay marriage. The debate, which came after months of inaction, was passionate, but senators voted down the bill 24 to 38. Few opponents of ...

At the heart of Michael Bloomberg’s argument for his own third term is the idea that he is the most qualified person to govern the city right now. But most objections to Bloomberg's plan so far have been about the way he's doing this (through the City Council), not his record. So, earlier today, State Senator Kevin ...

8 a.m. L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa discusses his clean ports plan with Jerry Nadler and Chris Ward at a forum on cleaning up seaports at The Harvard Club, 27 West 44th St. 8 a.m. New York Building Congress releases the city construction forecast through 2010 at a breakfast forum with Amanda Burden at the Hilton New York ...

9:30 a.m. Latino leaders and activists hold a press conference to oppose the effort to extend term limits. On the City Hall Steps. 11 a.m. State Senator Kevin Parker holds a press conference to oppose effort to extend term limits. On the City Hall Steps. Noon. Assemblyman Jose Peralta warns investors about BuyersNet investing scheme, 37-06 82nd ...