Alessandra Biaggi knew the chips were stacked against her when she began her campaign for Jeff Klein’s seat in Senate District 34 earlier this year. more

There were a lot of unhappy lawmakers on the Democratic side of the aisle in Congress this past weekend following the successful confirmation of new U.S. Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh. more

The United Nations General Assembly was in full swing last week, and it’s not surprising to occasionally see some diplomats and even ambassadors milling about in and around Midtown. more

Seemingly chronic construction — ripping up streets, causing detours, and just overall nuisance — often blamed on Con Edison extends beyond Johnson Avenue. Having snaked over to Riverdale Avenue, it’s been more bothersome for some local businesses than others. more

Alone. That’s how Jessica Klein-Foglio felt after she discovered her second son was diagnosed with Salla disease. more

Bicycle enthusiasts and carbon footprint-conscious commuters have joined forces to take on a common threat— the 19-month closing of the pedestrian access to the Henry Hudson Bridge. more

Cliff Stanton fought hard in his race to represent this area on the city council, putting together a war chest of $156,000 compared to Andrew Cohen’s $205,000, but just came up short. more

Although the weather is still warm, the calendar plus the sudden increase in falling leaves is telling us that Summer 2018 is departing. more

What some merchants describe as an all too prevalent nuisance of people peddling bud in front of their shops in Marble Hill and Kingsbridge could become a thing of the past. That is if Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bid to legalize marijuana forges forward. more

The list is up — City & State’s “Bronx Power 50” including not just heavy hitters like Democratic powerbroker Stanley Schlein at No. 1, but also longtime Community Board 8 land use committee chair Charles Moerdler at No. 3. more