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Profiles political candidates for the City Council in New York, New York. Career history of Kwong Hui; Political accomplishments of Eva Moskowits; Vision of Robert Jackson; Aspiration of ex-senator Larry Seabrook to win a seat in the council.

Opinion. Discusses attorney Alton Maddox, while highlighting his involvement in the case regarding alleged rape of Tawana Brawley, from Wappingers Falls, New York by Steven Pagones. Details on the case; Allegations made against the press; Racial aspects of the case; Information on Pagones; Reference to some of the other cases in which Maddox was involved.

This article reports that most New Yorkers have little knowledge about the Surrogate Court in New York City. It is involved in trust and estate, protecting the rights of Manhattan residents. Its purpose is to ensure that widows and orphans get a fair shake when it comes to wills and disposition of their property at death, and protection of the rights of those who are no longer legally competent to decide for themselves what should be done with their property at death or what happens to them during their lifetime if they are too young, without parent or guardian, and incapable of making decisions themselves as to what should happen or how their best interest financially might be served. Rachel Markewich is a judge who is qualified with merely twenty years of experience in trust and estate law. Markewich has been rated most highly qualified by the New York County Independent Judicial Screening Panel.

Focuses on the political candidates endorsed by the newspaper 'New York Amsterdam News.' in New York. Selection of Ruth Hassell-Thompson for state Senate, 36th District, Bronx County; Citation of Adele H. Cohen for state Assembly, 46th District, Kings County; Suitability of Eric Stevenson for state Assembly, 79th District.

Primary election day on September 10, 2002 is an important one for Democrats, Republicans and other parties in the New York city in New York state, for it will determine who will govern the state, its legislature and Congress. With Carl McCall, it is the first time that a black person has been selected by the state Democratic Party to represent it in a primary for governor. It was his greed, and perhaps even his own racism, that made Andrew Cuomo, in spite of the express desire of his party, to challenge the party's selection of McCall for gubernatorial candidate.

Part I. Reports the endorsement of Bronx Borough president Fernando Ferrer for the mayoral post by the editorial board of Amsterdam News in New York, New York. Political qualifications of Ferrer; Efforts of Ferrer to fight for racial justice and equality; Attitude of Ferrer.

Criticizes the favorable coverage enjoyed by New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani from the press. Public image of Giuliani as the government official who has reduced criminality in New York City; Argument that credit for reduced criminality in New York City should be given to earlier public officials; True personality of Giuliani.

Editorial. Focuses on Hillary Clinton's plans to support United States President Bill Clinton amidst controversial sex allegations which have been brought against him, while commenting on statements from President Clinton's State of the Nation oration in 1998. Beliefs that President Clinton will pursue goals which he has set; What President Clinton must do after overcoming the sexual allegations scandal.

Editorial. Focuses on the court case against Hazel Dukes, a board member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), to which she was forced to confess of alledgedly stealing $13,000. Duke's court statement; Negative news releases against Dukes; Statement of Merlie Evers-Williams, board chairman of the NAACP on the issue.

Reports that the AmNews editorial board, endorsed Ruth Messinger in October, 1997, for the mayoral position in New York City. Belief that Messinger will succeed Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in the November 4, 1997, election; How the Black community feels about Messinger.

Focuses on the victory of Al Sharpton in the Democratic Primary for mayor of New York City, and how the white press' failure to believe that he would win, shows its ignorance of New York City. Media's desire not to have an articulate Black on any of their shows; Plight of Black and Hispanic media workers who are afraid of losing their jobs.

Highlights events which took place at the Pennsylvania Hotel on July 15, 1997 in relation to the Independence Party and the elections. Reference to petitions which were filed by the party; Reaction of persons in attendance to the proceedings of the evening; Comments from Helen Marshall, member of the City Council from Queens, New York.

The author discusses the critical role of the press in investigating the abuses of power and corruption of the late New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch's administration. He believes that the media have stood by the consequences of divisiveness and polarization of the city formulated in the cloak of fiscal responsibility and economic turnaround. He notes that such investigations will reveal a story of thievery involving an administration insisting that citizens of the city believe in its honesty.

The article presents information on New York State politicians that the newspaper "New York Amsterdam News," is endorsing for the 2006 primary elections in the U.S. The newspaper has chosen Andrew Cuomo, former Secretary of HUD, a lawyer, a founder and director of non-profit programs and well-known political competitor with strong ties to the Black community, as the Attorney General of New York State. Bill Perkins has been selected to replace David Paterson as the new State Senator.

This article presents the author's comments on several candidates who should be elected for different political offices in New York. The author suggests that Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for New York's Senator. She has a determination and honesty rarely seen in a politician. For Governor, Tom Suozzi is the perfect candidate as he has both the urban and the suburban experience. The author thinks that Charles King should be elected as the next Attorney General.

The article presents the author's views on race relations in Durham, North Carolina, which is also his hometown. Durham wanted to change and was ready for change long before the civil rights movement had taken hold of the soul of the city. There was much that could have and should have been said for the African American community of Durham. It was, in many ways, prosperous and had every desire that its children be educated no matter where and encouraged them to come back home and prosper or go anywhere else in the world to succeed. There were relationships with the white community, many of them good. African Americans and whites stayed pretty much apart except for these rare occasions.

This article reports that Fernando Ferrer won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, after four years working in the private sector and eight years as borough president of the Bronx, New York City. It was an exciting win, with enough votes to avoid what seemed to be endemic in the Democratic Party: a run-off following the election. Having avoided the run-off, Ferrer jumped in immediately on a campaign for mayor of this city that was sufficiently funded for him to win. Ferrer is clearly the better choice for mayor, based upon the length of time he has served in government, his track record as the borough president of the Bronx, and his sensitivity to all of the people of this city.

This article presents information on various political candidates contending for different posts in New York. In the Democratic primary, one endorse C. Virginia Fields, the current borough president of Manhattan. Fields has been a hard-working, articulate spokesperson for the people of Manhattan and has done her best to spread her wings across the city in terms of her cooperation with presidents of other boroughs in making the citizens of each borough feel special. In other words, she has treated her borough and its people in many ways as would a mayor, if Manhattan had a mayor.

This article presents information about the recent presidential elections. The strategy that seems to be emerging at this election time is the dedication of dollars for election in those states that appear to be closely contested. There has hardly been a time when, in New York politics, excitement about the election did not begin to swell to a crescendo following the conclusion of both party's conventions. In states where Democrats or Republicans are reasonably ahead, it would seem that leaders would spend the money, time and effort to secure their bases, rather than wandering the wilderness searching for votes that would never be.

The article reports on Primary Election for the Congressional and some local seats, as well as Judgeships, The newspaper endorses few candidates like Charles B. Rangel of Harlem, New York, for the U.S. Congress. Rangel is better known than others for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that he represents Harlem, and is in the heart of a volatile, changing community that has given to American art, culture and literature, and the kinds of contributions to a larger society disproportionate to its size, wealth and academic accomplishment.

New York City realized, even before the Javits Center was built, that it was much too small for needs of a great metropolis. The convention center or sports arena that is being proposed as a new home for the New York Jets is more like a dream reborn. The World Financial Center is going to be rebuilt. They are part and parcel of what must be considered when a city inspired by its private investors, the need for jobs in a metropolis and new taxes put into a mix decides what to do with its resources.

This article comments on U.S. Presidential candidate Al Gore's unexpected endorsement to his opponent Howard Dean and not for his old time friend Joseph Lieberman. A lot of politicians are awfully angry at the former presidential candidate, who they all thought was a nice guy. It is hardly unbelievable that Gore accidentally forgot to call his former running mate, Joseph Lieberman, to tell him the news. Lieberman in his response to the endorsement by Gore of his opponent, expressed surprise and anger. Whatever it was, it was sufficient to elicit the most harmful action that a friend can take against a friend at a critical hour.

Editorial. Focuses on the general election to be held in New York on November 04, 2003 as of October 30, 2003. Careers of public officers contesting the election for City Council members.

Editorial. Focuses on various candidates who would contest the New York primary election on September 9, 2003 and have been selected for endorsement by the newspaper "Amsterdam News." Appreciation of Desmond Green, who is running for civil court judge in Brooklyn, New York City; Contributions made by Philip Reed, who is running for member of the city council towards fight against AIDS and upliftment of gays; Appreciation of Bill Perkins, who is running for member of the city council.

Editorial. Presents views of the author on news related to the U.S.-led war on Iraq in 2003. Importance of news for formation of public opinion; Significance of one's political opinions and where one lives; Effect of news on one's mood and temperament.

New York City is on high alert as it faces risk of possible terrorist attacks. U.S. have been threatened about the terrorist attacks by Islamic followers of Allah and Osama Bin Laden. One need to represent interests of America that serves as a license to do business in America. People other than the whites are exploited as a part of anti-terrorism acts. Despite Black Americans' growth in the country they are considered at a lower level than white people.

Reports that Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Transportation Authority of New York City can move the money of the people. Lack of the information about the move provided by the authorities; Efforts taken by the members of authorities to protect the money of people; Control of governor on the activity of authority; Change in the activity of authority by the Legislature.

Editorial. Discusses U.S. Secretary of State Collin Powell's speech delivered at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council about the necessity of a war against Iraq. Evidence of the preparedness of Iraq for a war against the U.S. borne out in the speech; Chances of a terrorist attack in the U.S.; Potential threat posed by the presence of taxi drivers of foreign origin in the country.

Editorial. Discusses the dilemma faced by District Attorney Robert Morganthau in deciding the convictions of young Afro-Americans who were falsely accused in the Central Park Jogger case in New York City. Question regarding coercion of signed confessions from the accused; Details of the crime allegedly committed by the Afro-Americans; Dispute over the identification of the victim by the media.

Focuses on the violence created by the college students of the United States in the country in football games. Reference to the riots in the college campuses in the 1960s; Problems created by the black and white students in the riots; Comparative study of these riots with riots happened in the third week of November 2002; Issues related to the repetition of these kind of activities on 2003.

Editorial. Focuses on the quasi-conviction of ex-police officer Charles Schwarz for the attempted murder of immigrant Abner Louima in New York City. Trial on the civil rights violation charge; Torture suffered by the victim; Reaction of whites on the conviction of Schwarz in the matter of perjury.

Editorial. Focuses on the prevalence of war globally. Exploitation of the mineral and oil riches of Africa by the white nations; Views of people on the tragic incident of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S.; War in Afghanistan in reaction to terrorism.

Editorial. Focuses on the Ground Zero celebration commemorating the events of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City. Patriotism showed by people after the tragedy; Significance of the Central Park Jogger rape trial for the Ground Zero; Destruction of lives, reputations and businesses by the white power structure.

Comments on the leadership of Senator Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party in New York. Insult to Clinton's leadership by Senator Charles Schumer's endorsement of Carl McCall for governor; Suppression of Clinton's endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for governor; Information on the role of McCall to the political career of Clinton.

Editorial. Focuses on issues of equality in the U.S. Arrogance and self-righteousness of politicians; Implication of American leadership for the world community; Challenges faced by the U.S. in the world market.

Editorial. Focuses on the gubernatorial election in New York. Selection of comptroller Carl McCall to be the candidate of the Democratic Party; Prejudice of the pollsters against minorities; Attempt of governor George Pataki to buy the votes of the Independence Party.

Editorial. Focuses on the neutrality of the U.S. on the war between Israel and Palestine. Incapacity of President George W. Bush to define the borders between the two nations; Failure of the U.S. government to negotiate peace in the Middle East; Decision of Europe to leave the Middle East problems in the hands of the U.S.

Editorial. Focuses on the accomplishment of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Pride for gaining support from the New York Board of Education; Message imparted by the move to people with concerns about the children; Focus on the importance of education among minorities.

Editorial. Comments on the performance rating of Harold Levy, chancellor of the public school system in New York. Indifference to the education of poor Black and Hispanic children; Prejudices in the school system; Consideration of Gerald Levin, chief executive officer of Time Warner to replace the position of Levy.

Reports the status on the appeal of suspended lawyer Alton Maddox on the issue of Tawana Brawley defamation in New York. Effect of the issue on the Maddox credibility; Basis of his suspension; Evidence of the case.

Editorial. Comments on the lack of support by the Bush administration on the negotiations of Secretary of State Colin Powell with Israel. Defeat of President Yasir Arafat in its war against Israel; Failure of the Bush administration to call a stop on the war of the two countries; Embarrassment of Powell to the lack of support by the administration.

Editorial. Comments on the Implications of the war waged by the U.S. against Afghanistan and the Muslims. Casualties of the war; Criticisms against public officials; Involvement of Black Americans; Focus on the demonstrations in the streets of New York by Black leaders.

Editorial. Focuses on the dominance of white athletes participating in the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Description of the city; Discrimination against black; Victory of black athlete Vonetta Flowers in the bobsledding category.

Reports the political condition of the Black and Hispanic community in New York City. Grievances of the communities to the political system of the city; Role of money in the political realm; Hope of the communities to the leadership of Gifford Miller in the council.

Editorial. Comments on the national unity of the United States. Content of President George Bush's State of the Union address; Discrimination of Afro-Americans; Lack of interest in the government for minorities.

Editorial. Comments on the political decision made by Dennis Rivera and his advisors at Local 1199 to move the union away from the Democratic fold. Possibility of endorsing George Pataki for another term as governor of New York state; Description of Local 1199; Details on the political victory of Mark Green over Fernando Ferrer.

Editorial. Focuses on the favors made by ex-New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani for people and institutions in the city that would serve to impoverish its residents. Appointment of friends to posts; Criminality that went on in the Giuliani administration; Approach of mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg to Giuliani's theft.

Comments on the recognition given by the 'Time' magazine to former Mayor Rudolph Guiliani in New York, New York. Disagreement of the author on the assessment of the magazine personnel; Description of the magazine cover; Irony in the selection of Guiliani as the Person of the Year.

Editorial. Comments on the termination of Mayor Giuliani in New York, New York. Abuse for dividing race and religion; Failure to solve the accumulating debts of the state; Corruptions practices.

Editorial. Discusses the competition between Carl McCall and Andrew Cuomo over the gubernatorial nomination of the Democratic Party in New York. Chances of McCall for the nomination; Support of the party for Cuomo; Credentials of McCall.