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Rangel Appears Headed for 23rd Term in Congress After Primary Win
It looks like Rep. Charles Rangel will hold on to his seat after beating back a tough primary challenge from state Senator Adriano Espaillat.
Espaillat Refuses to Concede Congressional Primary
Rep. Charles Rangel's win means another close loss for state Senator Adriano Espaillat, but even after almost all the votes had been counted, he wouldn't concede that he fell short in his bid to become the first Dominican-American in the House of Representatives.
NY1 Online: Mapping Service Director Reviews Voting Patterns from Rangel's 2012 Race
Steve Romalewski, the director of the mapping service at the City University of New York's Graduate Center, joined Inside City Hall to look at the voting patterns and demographics that led to Rep. Charles Rangel's victory in 2012 and what he needed to do to hold onto his seat this year.
NY1 Online: Wise Guys Talk Rangel's Last Primary Night, Senate Democrats
The NY1 Wise Guys, former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato, former Congressman Anthony Weiner and former Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields joined Inside City Hall to discuss Congressman Charles Rangel's last primary campaign and the possibility that Democratic members of the State Senate will reunite with their breakaway members.
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NY1 Online: The Call 6/24/14
John Schiumo hosts the June 24, 2014 episode of The Call.
Police Seek Suspect in Connection with Man's Death After Being Punched
The innocent man attacked with a single punch this weekend in Queens has died and now police want the public's help identifying the suspect.
Two Rikers Island Correction Officers Arrested Following Corruption Probe
Two Rikers Island guards have been arrested after investigators allegedly found them carrying cocaine and marijuana.
Schumer Backs Campaign Finance Legislation Requiring Disclosure
Senator Charles Schumer is supporting legislation that would limit anonymous political donations.
DOE to Expedite Reimbursements to Parents of Children with Disabilities
Mayor Bill de Blasio has said the city is taking steps to help families of students with disabilities.
With LIRR Strike Looming, MTA Prepares Contingency Plans
With less than a month to go until a potential Long Island Rail Road strike, the MTA is preparing contingency plans that include carpool lots, shuttle buses to select subway stations and extra HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway.
Sources: Mayor, Governor, Union Leaders Working to Bring IDC Back to Democratic Party
Sources tell NY1 that Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew Cuomo and key union leaders are trying to bring a group of renegade state Senate Democrats back to the party.
MTA Adjusts Bus Frequency According to Ridership on 65 Lines
Riders on bus lines all over the city could soon see some changes to the schedules on their line, as the MTA responds to changes in ridership trends-but not everyone is going to like them.
Pride Week 2014: SI Transgender Man Suing Parks Department for Discrimination
As NY1's coverage of Pride Week continues, the channel turns to Staten Island, where one transgender man is suing the Department of Parks and Recreation for discrimination.
Police Search for Suspect in Queens Double Shooting
Police are looking for a man they say shot two men, injuring one critically, in Queens before robbing them.
RGB-Approved Rent Hike Leaves Both Renters & Property Owners Dissatisfied
The Rent Guidelines Board ignored calls for a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments Monday, voting to raise rents 1 percent on one-year leases and 2.75 percent on two-year leases. Renters and property owners both expressed dismay following the 5-4 vote. | Share your thoughts.
Mega-Musical 'Miss Saigon' Makes it Back to the West End
The heat is on in London with the first-ever revival of Cameron Mackintosh's mega-musical "Miss Saigon." The show opened on the West End last month.
New President Brings New Vision to City's Health & Hospitals Corp.
Dr. Ram Raju has returned to the city's hospital system after leading Chicago's Cook County Health System for two years-bringing with him a vision that starts with health, rather than sickness.
Manhattan Residents Protest as City Continues to Build Waste Management Station
Protesters are demanding that the city stop moving forward on building a controversial waste management plant in Manhattan.
S.I. Woman's Killer Gets Life Sentence Overseas
A Turkish court on Tuesday sentenced a man to life in prison for killing a Staten Island woman in Istanbul last year.