Candidates Lay Out Immigration Agenda
During a forum at Hostos Community College on Latino issues, a plan to create a city ID for undocumented immigrants delighted the audience. But the event also gave many of the candidates a chance to discuss new proposals around immigration, reports El Diario-La Prensa.
Opinion: Broad Appeal Key to Winning Mayoral Race
While the city's white and black populations decline, and Hispanics and Asians grow, a Gotham Gazette commentary looks at what shifting demographic numbers mean when it comes to winning the mayoral seat.
Greenpoint Poles Rally Behind John Liu
Polish business and organization leaders gathered in Greenpoint to endorse mayoral candidate John Liu, citing his immigrant background and relationship with the community, report Nowy Dziennik.
Lhota Claims Giuliani Mantle, Sans Divisiveness
"I’m inextricably linked with the Giuliani administration," said Republican candidate for mayor Joe Lhota. The businessman claimed the legacy of the last two mayors while carefully outlining "stylistic" differences.
Bill de Blasio Runs as the Anti-Bloomberg
Setting himself as the progressive choice for mayor, Democratic contender Bill de Blasio promised, if elected, 200,000 new units of affordable housing, a better relationship with the city's unionized workers and new health and education programs that would be funded by taxing the wealthiest New Yorkers.
History Made for Fil-Ams in Jersey City Elections
Rolando Lavarro has become the first Filipino American to not only serve on City Council in New Jersey's second-largest city, but also to hold an elected position in the municipality. A Filipino Reporter editorial applauds the election results and presents a list of "demands" on the part of the community.
Mayoral Candidates Talk Latino Issues at Lively Forum
Issues of concern for the Latino community took center stage at a mayoral forum, organized with the help of El Diario-La Prensa. The forum touched on topics like the future of Alianza Dominicana and Bloomberg policies that cut funding to nonprofits and social services.
De Blasio Offers Clues on Who Would Be in Runoff
Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio thinks the crowded Democratic primary is headed for a runoff election, and he is confident he will be one of the two chosen finalists. But if he's one, who's the other?
LGBT Advocates Rally for Bill to Decriminalize Condom Possession
The state bill would prevent condoms from being used evidence in court, Gay City News reports. Some members of the community stop carrying condoms in fear of being arrested for alleged prostitution.
Brooklyn Candidate Vies to Become First Mexican-American Councilman
After observing a lack of assistance from elected officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Carlos Menchaca decided to run for a City Council seat in northern Brooklyn, reports El Diario-La Prensa.
