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Federal Judge Approves NYPD "Stop-And-Frisk" Class Action Suit

A federal judge on Wednesday approved a class action lawsuit for those claiming they have been unlawfully stopped, questioned and frisked by NYPD officers and says the city's attitude toward the stops are "deeply troubling."

Federal Judge Approves NYPD "Stop-And-Frisk" Class Action Suit

Updated 3:57 PM

NYU Grads Get Supreme Sendoff At Yankee Stadium

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed 15,000 student graduates at New York University's 180th commencement ceremony Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.

NYU Grads Get Supreme Sendoff At Yankee Stadium

Updated 2:51 PM

Board Threatens To Disband NYRA Amid Pay Out Scandal

State regulators are threatening to replace the New York Racing Association over allegations the entity cheated bettors out of an estimated $8.5 million in winnings.

Board Threatens To Disband NYRA Amid Pay Out Scandal

Updated 2:50 PM

State Senate Approves Bill Designed To Improve Roadway Safety

The bill was passed as a reaction to an accident last month where a Honda Pilot launched over a guardrail on the Bronx River Parkway, killing seven.

State Senate Approves Bill Designed To Improve Roadway Safety

2:40 PM

City Council Approves Wage Bill, Banking Regulation Opposed By Mayor

The City Council overrode a veto from the mayor on a prevailing wage law for building service employees and approved legislation requiring banks that hold city deposits to report on lending and access to low-income communities. | Read New Yorkers' thoughts.

City Council Approves Wage Bill, Banking Regulation Opposed By Mayor

Updated 05/15/2012 11:01 PM

Sources: Feds To Retry Espada On Corruption Charges

The U.S. Attorney's office is planning to retry former State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. on four corruption charges that led to a deadlocked jury in Brooklyn federal court yesterday, sources tell NY1.

Sources: Feds To Retry Espada On Corruption Charges

Updated 05/15/2012 10:45 PM

State Democratic Party Chairman Jacobs To Step Down

New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs is leaving his post, clearing the way for Governor Andrew Cuomo to appoint his own choice to run the party.

State Democratic Party Chairman Jacobs To Step Down

05/15/2012 10:38 PM

NY1 ItCH: Espada Sweats Some More As Jacobs Quits

Bob Hardt's daily look “Inside City Hall.”

NY1 ItCH: Espada Sweats Some More As Jacobs Quits

11:29 AM

Decision 2012: Rick Santorum Endorses Mitt Romney For President Through Email

In a Monday night email to his supporters, former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum endorsed presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney, saying the two candidates "agree that President Obama must be defeated."

<i>Decision 2012:</i> Rick Santorum Endorses Mitt Romney For President Through Email

05/07/2012 11:28 PM

NY1 Online: Wise Guys Debate Gay Marriage Fight

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis asked NY1's Wise Guys, who were joined by former City Council Minority Leader Tom Ognibene, if the economy will trump gay marriage in this year's race for the White House.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Wise Guys Debate Gay Marriage Fight

05/15/2012 08:14 PM

NY1 Online: Manhattan BP Stringer Says State Tests Need Changes

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis asked Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer why he is calling on the state Board of Education to suspend teacher evaluations based on this year's standardized tests.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Manhattan BP Stringer Says State Tests Need Changes

05/15/2012 08:05 PM

NY1 Online: City Council Candidate Tries To Make History

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis spoke with Mel Wymore about his campaign to become the first openly transgender member of the City Council.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> City Council Candidate Tries To Make History

05/15/2012 07:22 PM

NY1 Online: Congresswoman Velazquez Discusses Her Re-Election Fight

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis asked Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez about the Democratic challengers in her June 26th primary.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Congresswoman Velazquez Discusses Her Re-Election Fight

05/14/2012 08:09 PM

NY1 Online: Documentary Producer Makes The Case For Curbing Obesity

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis learned more about the growing epidemic of obesity in the United States of America with John Hoffman, the executive producer of a new documentary series, "The Weight of the Nation."

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Documentary Producer Makes The Case For Curbing Obesity

05/14/2012 07:49 PM

NY1 Online: Consultants Grade Obama’s New Gay Marriage Stance

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis had the Consultants Corner, with Republicans Susan Del Percio and Tom Doherty and Democrats Basil Smikle and Mark Benoit, debate whether President Barack Obama's support of gay marriage will be a major issue in this year's race for the White House.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Consultants Grade Obama’s New Gay Marriage Stance

05/14/2012 07:26 PM

NY1 Online: President Obama's Commencement Addresses At Barnard

Watch the president's half-hour commencement address, delivered on May 14, 2012 before almost 600 Barnard College graduates.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> President Obama's Commencement Addresses At Barnard

05/14/2012 07:04 PM

NY1 Online: Reporters Roundtable Discusses Obama On Gay Marriage

NY1 VIDEO: Inside City Hall's Errol Louis asked Gregg Birnbaum, the deputy managing editor at Politico; Dana Rubinstein from Capital New York; Mark Riley, the host of WWRL's morning show; and Juan Manuel Benitez, the host of Pura Politica on NY1 Noticias, to break down President Obama's historic decision to back same-sex marriage.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Reporters Roundtable Discusses Obama On Gay Marriage

05/11/2012 08:45 PM

NY1 Online: Robert Caro Converses About President Johnson

NY1 VIDEO: Inside City Hall's Errol discusses the latest volume of the epic biography of former President Lyndon Johnson, "The Passage of Power," with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Robert Caro Converses About President Johnson

05/11/2012 08:31 PM

NY1 Online: Dilan Makes The Case For Congress

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis spoke with Brooklyn Councilman Erik Dilan about his run for Congress in a district that represents Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> Dilan Makes The Case For Congress

05/10/2012 07:25 PM

Political Rundown 5/9/12

WNYM Radio's Curtis Sliwa and NY1 political commentator Gerson Borrero debate the week's top New York City news stories.

Political Rundown 5/9/12

05/09/2012 08:50 PM