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NYC Marathon: The energy of Spanish Harlem

Cow bells and kazoos sounded around bright posters and costumed supporters who came to watch 40,000 people who signed up for 26.2 miles of leg work.

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NYC Marathon: Collecting discarded running clothes in Bay Ridge

While waiting for the next wave of runners, she went to middle of the street and collected the clothing the runners threw off their now warmed up bodies.

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NYC Marathon: Smiles in Sunset Park

The street is crowded with sidewalk bands, people hanging out of apartment buildings waving flags, and a nearby church holds a cookout.

Special Report: Midterm Elections 2014

Critics of Education Policy Grow Louder at Elections Approach

Teacher unions, which hold a lot of power in the Democratic Party, now oppose the Common Core.

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NYC Marathon: Samurai at the start of the race

Aoiko Moisu, from Tokyo, Japan, participated in the marathon for the second time, proudly wearing traditional samurai attire.

Special Report: Midterm Elections 2014

Volunteers Come out for Recchia Campaign for Congress

The race for New York’s 11th Congressional District seat has been one of the most competitive in the current election cycle.

Special Report: Midterm Elections 2014

Cuomo’s Women’s Equality Agenda Raises More Questions Than Answers

The 10-point Women’s Equality Agenda seeks to improve many aspects of women’s lives, including pay equity, access to abortion and protection for domestic abuse victims.

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Language is election issue in New York Russian-speaking district

More than half of the Russian population cannot be considered fluent in English.

Special Report: Midterm Elections 2014

As Election Day nears, Latino vote remains underrepresented and elusive

Latinos have become an increasingly important voting bloc.

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Despite challenges, campaign strategists flock to big data

But harnessing big data’s power for local elections and other grassroots campaigns has proven difficult.