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Andrew Cuomo Elected Next Governor Of New York State

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 9:16pm
From the Associated Press: NEW YORK (AP) -- Democrat Andrew Cuomo coasted past tea party Republican Carl Paladino after an exceedingly nasty race to win election Tuesday as governor of...
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Update: The 411 On Calls To 311

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 8:20pm
Here's an update from City Hall on the number of voting-related calls to the 311 hotline as of 7:30 p.m.: Find a Poll Site: 3,999 Election Information and Voter Registration:...
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That "David Cuomo" Guy Is No Barack Obama, Young Voters Say

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 8:05pm
They turned out to vote for President Obama two years ago — but many of them plan to stay home today, saying they haven’t been excited about politics since. Photo...
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That "David Cuomo" Guy Is No Barack Obama, Young Voters Say

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 8:05pm
They turned out to vote for President Obama two years ago — but many of them plan to stay home today, saying they haven’t been excited about politics since. Photo...
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Button, Button, Where's The Campaign Button? It's A Sticker

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 6:59pm
Now that we're in the waiting-game portion of the evening, I thought you might enjoy this report from our Kate Lucadamo about those beloved souvenirs... and their demise. I know...
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Election Day 2010 In Pictures

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 4:15pm
I hope you enjoy this brief slideshow featuring images from Election Day 2010 by our talented Daily News photography staff... All images copyright NY Daily News!...
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Who's Calling 311 On Election Day -- And Why

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 3:19pm
Just got a little update from City Hall regarding voter calls to the city's all-purpose 311 helpline. These numbers run through 2:30 p.m. and don't include calls made directly to...
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Document Drop: Voter Complaints, Courtesy Of Your NYC Public Advocate

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 2:41pm
I am still getting reports of voting problems in various parts of the city and state, but far fewer than I did on Primary Day. I'll continue updating with your...
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Document Drop: Voter Complaints, Courtesy Of Your NYC Public Advocate

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 2:41pm
I am still getting reports of voting problems in various parts of the city and state, but far fewer than I did on Primary Day. I'll continue updating with your...
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"Ain't Nothin' Else To Talk About..."

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 1:30pm
Well, sure there is -- but this video speaks for itself, so without further ado (except a nice h/t to the NYO), here's Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too...
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Appeals and Blessings In NY-4

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:49pm
Incumbent Democratic NY-4 Rep. Carolyn McCarthy was out early with an appeal to voters this morning -- much of it a slam on her GOP rival, Fran Becker. "We cannot...
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Benvenuti, Voters Of Queens!

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:27pm
Our Lisa L. Colangelo reports: Republican State Sen. Frank Padavan and his Democratic challenger, Tony Avella, have shared the title “maverick” in their respective parties. And they have spent a...
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If Allan Jennings Wins, He Loses

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 10:44am
If he’s unfortunate enough to win that special City Council election in Queens today, Allan Jennings will be rewarded with: (1) having his salary garnished by the Council for the...
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Election Day 2010: YOUR Experiences (With Rolling Updates!)

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 10:21am
I'll be updating this post (as will many of my colleagues in the blogosphere) with reports about how voting is going today. Email me with your own story, and let...
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An Election Day Video Appeal From Carl Paladino

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 10:04am
No, not the 13-minute autobiographical video he put out yesterday. This is something different from Carl Paladino, who's running on the Republican and Conservative lines and his own Taxpayers line...
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One More Time: Helpful (I Hope) Voter Info

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 9:39am
Today is the big day, so here's some useful information about how, when and where to vote. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE VOTING, EMAIL ME AND I WILL PRINT YOUR...
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Wake Up Call: Election Day!

Tue, 11/02/2010 - 9:35am
Good morning and happy Election Day! How's your voting going? Let me know!!! EMAIL ME! The big question: Who's going to show up to vote today? Is there an "enthusiasm...
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End Game

Mon, 11/01/2010 - 8:20pm
"Barack Obama has dipped his presidential toe into pop culture many times this election season, but the latest stop on his media tour reeks of a ratings stunt: the President...
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Bloomberg Stumps For Bob Cohen; Koch Stumps For... Everyone?

Mon, 11/01/2010 - 7:50pm
Well, not quite everyone, but former Mayor Ed Koch has done robocalls for anyone who's asked if they've signed on to his reform program -- even if, as in the...
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Andrew Cuomo On Tax Cuts: Don't Hold Your Breath, New York

Mon, 11/01/2010 - 4:49pm
Don’t expect tax cuts anytime soon under a Cuomo administration, reports our Glenn Blain: Cuomo told reporters this afternoon that his first priority will be to get the state’s budget...
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