In 1989, our headline was “For the Democrats: Dick Ravitch” in endorsing the businessman and former MTA chair for mayor as a highly qualified contender when our indecisive forebearers couldn’t pick between frontrunners Ed Koch and David Dinkins. Ravitch got clobbered, winning 4% in his only bid for elected office, but he did more for his city than just about any elected pol during a life that .
Law enforcement officers closed a street in a residential neighborhood in the town of Chenango as they attempted to negotiate with a person during a standoff situation.
Law enforcement officers closed a street in a residential neighborhood in the town of Chenango as they attempted to negotiate with a person during a standoff situation.