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President Hillary?

Clinton Talks To The Resident About Possible Run For Office

By Sascha Brodsky

Three black SUVs zoomed up to the Hammerstein Ballroom last week. Secret service agents jumped out, radios crackling. The advance team was ready with smiles and open doors.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Spencer: I Might Sue the Daily News

Senate candidate says he’s enraged by report that he disparaged Hillary Clinton’s looks.

John Spencer says he may sue the New York Daily News for reporting that he called his rival Hillary Clinton ugly. Speaking to the Resident this morning, the underdog senate candidate said the story splashed on the cover of Monday's paper had sabotaged his campaign. “It was a total fabrication and a bold-faced lie,” he said.

Harlem Leaders Cry Foul Over Bus Fumes

By Mike McPhate

Harlem community leaders are accusing transportation officials of racism for polluting the area’s air.

Lawmakers met last week to condemn the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for maintaining a high concentration of bus depots, which pump out diesel fumes, in northern Manhattan. Six of the island’s seven depots are stationed north of 96th Street, even though the section of land comprises less than a third of the island.

City Funds Fitness for Faithful


Critics say program sponsors religion with tax dollars.


Ethics Board: Hevesi Broke Law


State’s top financial officer charged with misconduct.


Manhattan’s Worst Slumlords

Rats And Bed Bugs Infest One East Harlem Apartment

By Mike McPhate

Rats the size of bricks emerge at night. You can hear them scurrying behind the walls of this tiny East Harlem apartment. They tore a hole in the corner of the kitchen.

Sunshine Under Siege


Planned luxury tower will block sun's rays at Madison Square Park.


AG Foes Come out Swinging


Candidates get testy in their first debate.


Is The NYPD Mishandling Evidence?

By Mike McPhate

Falsely accused rapists Alan Newton and Scott Fappiano last week traded looks of disbelief as an NYPD chief told lawmakers that the department is doing its job handling evidence.

Tallest Ever Chocolate Skyscraper


Pastry chef unveils record-breaking cocoa creation.


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