Chuck Schumer out-raised Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain in donations from Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Opponents of Willets Point redevelopment are going to demonstrate, by surrounding Shea Stadium with trucks, at the close of the Mets game today, possibly shutting down traffic
Michael Bloomberg supports George W. Bush’s plan to auction off airport landing slots.
Sheldon Silver has to decide whether or not to support David Paterson and Republican state senators on a property tax cap.
Paterson’s legislative vetoes went over well with the New York Post editorial board.
Obama and his staff are coming out with a policy book in September.
The Pitt-Jolies might host an event at the D.N.C.–for charity, of course.
Clinton supporters will be rallying in Denver.
Bloomberg and Ed Rendell made another push for investment in infrastructure yesterday.
With a campaign mailer, Obama continues to try to link McCain to job losses in Ohio, although some of these claims are reportedly inaccurate.
The New York State Teacher’s Union is livid over the State Senate passing a property tax-cap bill.
The Sun points out that if the City Council succeeds at gaining more power over the Rent Control Board, many members could benefit.
Travel expenses for the governor’s office have jumped 52 percent since last year.
Fred Dicker speculates about a no-majority 31-31 State Senate, and says Paterson may back Jeff Klein over Malcolm Smith.
Dean Skelos has an op-ed in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle about revitalizing upstate.
1199 SEIU is endorsing four Republican state senators who are in danger of losing their seats.
Efrain Gonzalez is trying to have his federal indictment thrown out.
Jessica Lappin is concerned about traffic on the East Side.
James Odato looks at state workers who make a lot of overtime.
Some business people had complaints about the car-free Saturday on Park Avenue.
Ian Urbina looks at the ballot initiatives facing voters this fall.
The New York Sun’s editorial board makes the case for nominating Clinton.
The New York Times looks at the person who set up the meeting between John Edwards and Rielle Hunter that was reported by the National Enquirer.
Fifteen former New York governors do not have official portraits hanging in the capitol.
And Verizon’s two unions reached a deal with the company to increase pay.
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