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New York Politics

Politics

Anthony Weiner’s Long, Long Audition

A profile of the up-and-coming New York politician, who at the time was toying with a run for mayor.

Doree Shafrir The New York Observer Dec 2007 10min Permalink

A Senator’s Shadow Family

On the mysterious relationship between a major New York State power broker and a Brooklyn family. “The Turanos are variously described by friends, neighbors and colleagues as the senator’s social acquaintances, lovers or surrogate relatives.”

Alison Leigh Cowan, Ashley Parker, Michael Barbaro New York Times Mar 2010 Permalink