Steve Harrison

New York Democrats have been on a winning streak, and in Tuesday's primary, their chief goal is to maintain momentum as they take aim at picking off more Republican officeholders in November's general election. This year, with no statewide seats up...

The saddening sudden death over the weekend of Frank Powers, 67, who was the designated Republican candidate for Congress in the 13th CD, is only the latest bizarre turn in a local political journey that began with the scandal that......

Disgraced Staten Island Congressman Vito Fossella gave no indication he'll step down over the weekend even as Republican leaders called on him to make a decision by today and local editorial boards demanded he resign. Headlines and Web sites were abuzz...

Coconut Creek voters have gone to the polls often in recent years to elect a commissioner for District E. When they vote on May 6, they will have a competent batch of political newcomers to choose from. Four candidates are running for the seat to fill...

IN beer, the closest thing to the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau is the annual tapping of the maibock keg at the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl in Munich — which happens next Wednesday. This salute to spring doesn't stir many ripples over here because...