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New York City and State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
This special section covers New York city and state elections. New York City is the most populous city in the US and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, especially because this is where Democracy Chronicles is headquartered! Also see our articles on local governments.
Uncounted “Mushroom Votes” Crop Up In NYC
Hundreds of uncounted “Mushroom Votes” were recently found by New York City Board of Elections
Superstorm Sandy Offers Insight On Digital Voting
New Jersey tested the waters on digital voting during Sandy’s aftermath
New York, California Join South With Worst Run Elections
Worst run election states include surprises of New York, California along with unsurprising South
Gun Violence and the Children of America
If we want to improve all of our children’s opportunities and provide safer communities for everyone, there are two steps I deem as the most crucial.
January 29, 1737: Thomas Paine’s Birthday
Thomas Paine was a British man who was a central character in the American and French Revolutions on the side of democracy and human rights.
Bi-Partisan Group Seeks Political Compromise at NY Event
Diverse bi-partisan group from Congress seeks to form bloc dedicated to political compromise
NJ, NY Politicians Furious About Missing Sandy Funding
Hurricane damaged New Jersey and New York but worry about missing Sandy funding and federal assistance – Sandy did severe damage to many coastal areas where poor left vulnerable
Police Officer Helping Homeless Photo Goes Viral
NYC’s Times Square police officer helping homeless man gets help from in heartwarming photo
2013 Will See Election For New York City Mayor
Mayoral election for New York City will determined its fate after giants Bloomberg and Giuliani