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7 Lessons for Democrats and Republicans From the 2009 Elections

By Tom Davis - Opinion - November 6, 2009

Seven lessons the parties need to learn from Tuesday's races. more >>

Election Results Show a Mixed Night for the Christian Right

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 4, 2009

The movement loses in New York's 23rd Congressional District but gains in Maine. more >>

Republican Victories Would Lay Bare Internal Democratic Conflicts

By Doug Heye - Doug Heye - November 3, 2009

It's all about the independents in 2010. more >>

Will Today's Election Results Herald a Christian Right Comeback?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 3, 2009

Conservative Christian candidates are running strong in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. more >>

Obama Proving a Drag in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - October 30, 2009

Democrats will spin it, but their troubles, even in strongholds, are telling. more >>

New Jersey, Virginia, New York Races Show Republican Need to Expand the Tent

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - October 30, 2009

Hopefully, they will learn the right lessons on Tuesday. more >>

Special Interest Cash Floods New York House Race

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 29, 2009

The election is a proxy for parties and interest groups. more >>

Conservatives v. Republicans in New York 23 Race

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 27, 2009

Why win when you can lose on principle? more >>

SUNY School Granted NAIA Status

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 14, 2009

Small school next to Syracuse University joins the college athletics ranks. more >>

H1N1 Virus Kills Cornell Student

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - September 14, 2009

Complications from the flu virus apparently killed the 20-year-old undergrad. more >>

Which Colleges Have the Most Student Diversity?

By Robert Morse - Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - August 27, 2009

We've identified where students have the most opportunity to interact with different ethnicities. more >>

Jobless College Grad Wants Tuition Back From Alma Mater

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - August 4, 2009

A recent college graduate can't find work, and she's blaming her college. more >>

The Lessons of California and New York: Good Politics Is Killing Good Policy

By Marc Dunkelman - Opinion - July 28, 2009

Both states pit good politics against good policy. Here's why. more >>

Guantánamo Detainee Arrives in New York to Face Trial

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - June 9, 2009

The detainee is being held in Metropolitan Correctional Center. more >>

New York Republicans Turn Albany Upside Down

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - June 9, 2009

Two NY state Senate Democrats switch parties, returning majority status to the Republicans. more >>

Swine Flu Blamed in School Principal's Death

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - May 18, 2009

New York City closes additional schools to keep the virus from spreading. more >>

Air Force One Flyover: A Publicity Stunt Gone Wrong

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 13, 2009

Obama said the flyover was a mistake and the staffer responsible resigned. more >>

Statue of Liberty Crown to Reopen July 4

Nation & World - May 8, 2009

Visitors will be welcomed to the crown for the first time since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 more >>

Gov. David Paterson's $300,000 Lawsuit Gives Republicans New Hope in New York

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - May 1, 2009

The governor costs New York State taxpayers $300,000 for no good reason. more >>

Gov. Paterson Introduces Legislation to Legalize Gay Marriage in New York

Nation & World - April 16, 2009

He received raucous applause from lawmakers and advocates. more >>

On First Day as Archbishop, Dolan Says He Won't 'Shy Away' From Gay Marriage Fight

Nation & World - April 16, 2009

The archbishop is making it clear he'll fight Gov. Paterson's gay marriage legislation. more >>

No to Citi Field: Citi Should Take Its Name Off N.Y. Mets' New Stadium

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 13, 2009

Citi Field? They should do the right thing. How about Robinson-Mays Field? more >>

Analyzing the Absentee Ballots in the New York 20 Special House Election

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - April 2, 2009

A look at the absentee ballot numbers. more >>

More Satisfaction For Democrats Than Republicans In New York 20th Special Election

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - April 1, 2009

Not much good news for either party, but the Democrats do slightly better. more >>

Brooklyn Judge: Morning-after Pill, Plan B, Should Be Available to 17-year-olds Without Prescription

Nation & World - March 23, 2009

The judge ordered the feds to consider expanding access to women of all ages. more >>