Posted Gillibrand: Ford "May Be Right For Tennessee," Not New York to Gothamist
After letting her powerful Democratic friends try to scare former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr. out of running for office in New York, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand lashed out against her potential rival for the first time...
Posted NY1 Fires Dom Carter, Looks For New Political Anchor to Gothamist
NY1 has fired embattled newsman Dominic Carter following his conviction for attempted assault against his wife — and his job anchoring "Inside City Hall" is already up for grabs for those with "strong news judgment" and...
Posted Columbia Prof Accused Of Punching Woman Skips Court Date to Gothamist
A Columbia University educator accused of punching a female coworker after a racially-heated argument skipped his court appearance on Monday. After failing to appear in court, a bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of...
Posted Protesters Sue For The Right To Rally On Bloomie's Doorstep to Gothamist
Demonstrators are suing the city after the NYPD rejected their application to protest charter schools and school closings directly in front of Mayor Bloomberg's Upper East Side townhouse. The plaintiffs claim the NYPD "unconstitutionally and without...
Posted City Won't Release Taser Cop's Suicide Note to Gothamist
The city is fighting to keep private the suicide note penned by an NYPD lieutenant who shot himself after ordering the use of a Taser on emotionally disturbed man. Facing a $10 million lawsuit from the...