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Al Sharpton
Barack Obama
In November 2008, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States and the first African American President in United States history.
Background
Obama was born to a black, Kenyan father... READ MORE»
As New York City’s third Public Advocate, Bill de Blasio is responsible for Cathleen Black
In November 2010, Mayor Bloomberg chose Cathie Black to replace Joel Klein as Chancellor of New York City schools. As a longtime magazine executive, Black had no experience in education. Though Black ... READ MORE»
Charles Schumer
Chris Christie
Christine Quinn
Jay Walder
John Liu
As New York’s 43rd Comptroller, John Liu has worked to make the government more efficient and more accountable to the people. As comptroller, John Liu serves as the financial advisor to the READ MORE»
Marty Markowitz
As Brooklyn’s Borough President, Marty Markowitz has advocated for children and for the arts. In Ma... READ MORE»
Michael Bloomberg
Recently elected to his third term, Michael Bloomberg is New York City’s 108th mayor. Among his initiatives,... READ MORE»
Robert Moses
Robert Moses was New York City and the region's "master builder" during the 20th century.
Rudy Giuliani
Scott Stringer
Shaun Donovan
Shaun Donovan is New York City's former head of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and is currently the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in President Barack Obama's cabin... READ MORE»
Sheldon Silver
William Thompson
Bill Thompson served as New York’s comptroller from 2002 until 2009 when John Liu replaced him. During the financial crisis, he acted quickly and efficiently in dealing with mortgage problems and READ MORE»
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
Trucks
Whether we're breathing their exhaust or stuck behind one on an exit ramp, most New Yorkers hate trucks. But trucks' imprint on the city is complex: They don't cause most traffic, but they have a bigg... READ MORE
Three-Quarter Homes
Three-quarters houses give people who are homeless, leaving prison or seeking substance-abuse treatment a place to stay, and government agencies indirectly fund them. But critics say the houses are un... READ MORE
Participatory Budgeting
Borrowing an experiment in direct democracy from Brazil, constituents in four City Council districts are getting a direct say in how $1 million of discretionary capital funding is spent.
