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A two-front battle between 'New York' magazine and the 'New York Post' - Capital New York
... which addressed the perennial tabloid battle between the News and the Post. In it, writer Steve Fishman attributes through an anonymous source several quotes about Myler to Post editor Col Allan. (In the mid-2000s, Myler was Allan's no.
April 25, 2012


With a young aide facing serious jail time, Liu does his business-as-usual routine - Capital New York
Several Democratic City Council members I spoke with yesterday—they asked to remain anonymous in order to speak freely without insulting Liu—said he may not acted illegally, but his rationale for running for higher office, and perhaps even to stay in ...
March 1, 2012


With the launch of 'Megazine,' 24-year-old art star Loren Kramar is downtown's ... - Capital New York
"He sang this amazing rendition of 'Paint it Black' in Spanish," said a member of the BHQF, who asked to remain anonymous, as all of the Bruces, who are said to change frequently, always are. "He owned the stage. It was the first time we all realized ...
February 24, 2012


Councilman Peter Koo to switch sides, citing Republican infighting - Capital New York
By Azi Paybarah Republican city councilman Peter Koo will switch parties and become a Democrat next week, a person close to the freshman lawmaker confirmed to Capital this afternoon. Koo's switch, rumored for months but first reported by the New York ...
January 19, 2012


A dispute between City Hall and the PA has nothing to do with Andrew Cuomo ... - Capital New York
But a person close to Samson denied that was the case. Either way, it comes back to the governors. This summer, they responded with stage-worthy histrionics to the authority's announcement that it would raise PATH train fares and tolls on the bridges ...
October 31, 2011


Anthony Weiner, dropping out of the mayor's race in 2009. Azi Paybarah - Capital New York
In the course of the conversation, the source said, Weiner encouraged Gentile, a Democrat, to run for Congress. It's unclear whether Weiner was stating his preference for who he'd like to see as a challenger to freshman Republican member Michael Grimm ...
October 29, 2011


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"You'll have to talk to Brookfield," said the employee, who declined to give her name. "Brookfield is really the only one who would have that information." "You could try the Parks Department," she said, trying to be helpful. But it's not a city park, ...
October 2, 2011


David Weprin and Peter Koo. Dana Rubinstein - Capital New York
Koo's resentment of state and Queens County Republican leadership stems from their meager support of his 2009 campaign, and from the fact the fact that the party has made little effort to reach out to him since then, the source said. ...
September 27, 2011


From dozens of articles, a portrait emerges of the 'Times' portrait - Capital New York
But a portrait of a distant and strained relationship emerged from interviews with more than two dozen aides, political consultants, union leaders and friends of both men, who spoke on the condition of anonymity so as not to anger either man. ...
April 27, 2011


Kruger's gay lover is so secret, even the 'Post' doesn't actually know about him! - Capital New York
They don't get it, in fact—not even from an anonymous source. And then these mandatory bits: "Asked yesterday if Kruger and Turano were lovers, Turano's lawyer declined to comment," the Post writes. And: "Kruger's attorney, Benjamin Brafman, said only ...
March 11, 2011


'Post' goes for heart with Yelena Bulchenko, 'News' goes for gut with CC Sabathia - Capital New York
Mark Feinsand carries a report from an anonymous source "with knowledge of the situation" that barring any big injuries or a massive downturn in his stats, ...
February 15, 2011


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