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Dealing with Disgrace
Scandal and humiliation can end a political career. But not always.
By Edward-Isaac Dovere

When it comes to producing problem-plagued politicians, New York more than holds its own.

Flash back 15 years to two men who were supposed to be governor. Sol Wachtler was the chief judge of the Court of Appeals and the GOP's intellectual, personal and political match for Mario Cuomo (D), whom he was expected to challenge in the 1994 governor's race. His reputation and credentials secure, he was headed to a showdown with the three-term liberal lion, and Republicans across New York State were salivating in anticipation.

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2007: A LOOK AHEAD

The Undercard Fight Ahead
Republicans must fight for control of the State Senate like their life depends on it - because it does - By William F. B. O'Reilly

Strong Wind Blowing
Democrats, liberals and progressives get a boost - By Joseph Mercurio

Editorial/Op-Ed

Editorial: You've Got to Be in It to Win It

What the Poverty Report Misses by Maureen Lane

When Big Winners Meet Big Winners, Who Wins? by Alan Chartock

Standing Up for New York City's Fair Share by Gifford Miller and William Cunningham

Issue Forum:
Ground Zero Redevelopment

Sheldon Silver

Alan Gerson

Martin Connor

Jerrold Nadler

A cornerstone has been laid and moved, different plans have been debated and discussed, 7 World Trade Center is built and looking for tenants. But more than five years after the Twin Towers were destroyed, a lot of questions remain about the future of development on the 16 acres of the Ground Zero site. In the November issue forum, City Hall asked the elected leaders from the area for their opinions on different things that should be considered and contemplated as construction begins.