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Council Overrides Bloomberg’s Veto of the Community Safety Act

The New York City Council overrode Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s veto of the Community Safety Act last month, striking a massive blow to the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk policy. Although the City Council had passed the Community Safety Act in June, both bills were vetoed by Bloomberg in July.

Bronx Primary Day: Final Notes Before Results

Polls have closed and now it’s wait-and-see time throughout the five boroughs. There are several competitive races right here in the Bronx that are up for grabs tonight. Here are a few final notes from the campaign trail.

Bronx Primary Update: A Mid-Day Report

Liz Thompson gently escorted 79-year-old Jean Williams out of the PS 86 polling site in Kingsbridge Heights. Williams isn’t moving quite as well as she used to, but she “always” votes, Thompson said.

Bronx News Roundup: Primed for Primary Day

Polls opened today at 6 a.m. here in the Bronx and throughout the five boroughs. Here’s a quick roundup of all the latest and most poignant Bronx stories going into the primary. We’ll be out in the field today, seeing how it’s going on the streets and inside polling sites.

2013 Voter Guide: Primary Day Answers

With the primary election happening tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 10 — polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. — here are answers to some of the questions you might have, courtesy of the New York City Campaign Finance Board.