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NY Elections: New York’s progressive venture

Bill de Blasio is slated to make history, or so says Twitter. If elected, de Blasio would be the city's first openly progressive mayor in the wake of Obama's reelection. But how will ideology translate into government politics? What hopes or reservations do New Yorkers have?

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NY Elections: Vegas-style casinos in upstate NY?

Voters hitting the polls in New York today are weighing up Proposition 1, an amendment which would allow the opening of seven new casinos in the state.

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NY Elections: NYC Mayoral Election overshadowed by mayor not on the ballot

Amid a mayoral race that was determined to be a historic landslide long before the polls closed, another Mayor, Rob Ford of Toronto, stole the media spotlight with his candid crack confessions.

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NYC Marathon: The last runners

“New York is the crème de la crème of the marathons, I’ve always loved coming up here,” said Dale-Pierce proudly beaming.

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NYC Marathon: Back to tradition on the Upper East Side

As a symbol of support, the Boston Marathon’s yellow line ran alongside the familiar blue line that guides runners along their trek in New York.

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NYC Marathon: No fear of danger, but extra security a hassle at finish line

The bombing at the Boston Marathon and any thoughts of danger were no deterrent to participating in today's event.

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NYC Marathon: Resilience in the Bronx

Security in New York was high today, with unprecedented precautionary measures.

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NYC Marathon: The Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps Marching Band energizes runners

This is the first time the LGBAC is performing at the marathon.

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NYC Marathon: Snapshots from West Harlem

“This is almost the 23rd mile, and this is when the runners need a lot more energy,” one supporter said. “This is when they need you.”

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NYC Marathon: East Harlem revelers hope to inspire runners

Brisk weather and a light drizzle of rain didn’t keep tens of thousands of runners from hitting the pavement and […]