Dominican Pols Consolidate Power
The victories of Dominican-American women in Democratic primaries for the State Legislature marked a shift in an Upper Manhattan local political landscape now dominated by Adriano Espaillat.
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219 West: Facing Challenges
The latest edition of our TV news magazine examines the art of overcoming obstacles, from the political stage to the handball court.
219 West: Primary Concerns
The latest edition of our TV news magazine looks at the hometown presidential wannabe who may be in for an unwelcome homecoming.
New York Cheers Obama Victory
From the streets of Harlem to Times Square to Bedford-Stuyvesant, to living rooms to church basements to bars around the the city, New York marked the election of the country's first African-American president with reactions ranging from horn-honking and cheering to prayers of thanks and tears of joy.
Challenger Goes Grassroots Vs. Rangel
On a $13,000 budget, first-time candidate Craig Schley takes on 38-year incumbent Charles Rangel for Harlem's congressional seat.