By Colin Campbell 2/18 3:04pm

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Malcolm Smith Wades Into Alec Baldwin Controversy

Having already conquered the rapper Lil Wayne for his alleged slights against New York City, State Senator Malcolm Smith is now calling for a boycott against actor Alec Baldwin until he seeks professional help. Mr. Smith made the call for Mr. Baldwin to be blacklisted following a New York Post story that claimed the 30 Rock star used racial slurs in a confrontation with one of the tabloid newspaper’s paparazzos.

‘’If these allegations are true, then no television network or film studio should hire the veteran actor until he seeks help,” Mr. Smith said in a statement. “In today’s modern age it’s a disgrace that people still use remarks that provide hatred to others based on race, religion or origin.” Read More

By Colin Campbell 12/07/12 7:45am

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Alec Baldwin Isn’t Running for Mayor, Likes Bill de Blasio for the Job

On Piers Morgan Tonight last night, actor Alec Baldwin stated flatly he would not run for Mayor of New York City, a possibility he had flirted with for some time. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to stay out of the race.

“Although it was something I would have loved to have done, truly,” the 30 Rock star explained. “I didn’t have time because I’m doing the TV show now and I have other commitments. But I’m very interested in what the post-Bloomberg New York will look now, that’s for sure.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 10/19/12 12:24pm

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Majority of New York Voters Do Not Want Alec Baldwin to Run For Mayor

A new poll of the race to replace term-limited New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg released last night included actor Alec Baldwin, who has hinted he might run for mayor. Based on the numbers, Mr. Baldwin might want to abandon his dream of sitting in City Hall. According to the poll, which was conducted by NY1 and Marist College, 66 percent of New York voters don’t want Mr. Baldwin to even try running for mayor.  Read More

By Hunter Walker 8/30/12 3:48pm

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Baldwin Brother Feels Obligated to Vote for Alec if He Runs for Mayor

TAMPA, Fla. — If outspoken actor Alec Baldwin runs for mayor in New York, his little brother, Bio-Dome star Stephen Baldwin, would vote for him. However, the younger Baldwin sounded decidedly unenthusiastic about the prospect of his sibling in City Hall when we asked him about it outside the CNN Grill at the Republican National Convention yesterday.

“I really wouldn’t have much of a choice. Would I? Being a New York resident and he’s big bro, so yeah, he gets my vote,” Stephen said.

Stephen Baldwin is a self-proclaimed “Jesus freak evangelical charismatic born again conservative independent,” with far different political views than his notoriously liberal brother. Because of this, Stephen initially suggested he might run against his brother when word got out that the elder Baldwin was considering running for mayor. Read More

By David Freedlander 8/31/11 8:32am

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Morning Read: Michelle Bachmann in the City, Chuck Schumer in Europe, Alec Baldwin at the Fair

Michelle Bachmann met with Jewish donors in New York yesterday.

Chuck Schumer was in Europe–and away from the cameras–while Irene raged.

Andrew Cuomo is an old hand when it comes to disasters.

Nearly one million people in the region still don’t have power after the storm.

Pedro Espada says that his accountants approved of all of his taxpayer funded expenses for his medical non-profit, including pony rides and a petting zoo for a family member’s birthday party, home repairs and a down payment on a Bentley. Read More

By Azi Paybarah 8/10/11 8:38am

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Morning Read: Alec Baldwin Disses Christine Quinn, NY Ponders June Primary

2012: NY Primary Day may move to June, when state legislative session ends and thorniest issues are tackled. [Devlin Barret and Jacob Gershman / WSJ]

2013: Baldwin “deliberately” lives on UWS, ponders future mayoral run; says term limits vote “positively disqualifies” Quinn. “She totally betrayed a huge constituency here in the city.” [Sarah Nir / New York Times]

NYC Budget: City “plans to layoff 465 park employees” shortly; “More than 1,0000 layoffs citywide are slated for the fiscal year that began July 1.” [Michael Saul / WSJ]

Gambling: Won’t solve “this year’s” fiscal problems. [Teri Weaver / Post-Standard]

Gambling: “Casino mogul Donald Trump…donated $38,000 to Cuomo in 2009 and 2010, while Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, donated another $8,000 to Cuomo.” [Joseph Spector / Democrat and Chronicle]

Redistricting: Republican County legislator Edward Bath was left “without a district” and won’t run for another term. [Robert McCarthy / Buffalo News]

Headline: “Any puts kibosh on PA toll surge.” [Erik Kriss and Jennifer Fermino / NY Post]

Schools: Mandatory sex ed in NYC schools. [Yoav Gonen / NY Post]

Schools: “when we look at the biggest disadvantages that kids in our city face, it is blacks and Latinos that are most affected by the consequences of early sexual behavior and unprotected sex,” said Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs. [Fernanda Santos / New York Times]

NYPD: Monitoring Facebook and Twitter for criminal activity. [Rocco Parascandola / Daily News]

FDNY: Commissioner defends minority recruiting practices. [Alan Feuer / New York Times]

Funerals: Dutchess moves to ban protests near funerals. [Larry Hertz / Poughkeepsie Journal]

Buffalo: Board of Ed votes to fire Superintendent James Williams. [Mary Pasciak and Jay Rey / Buffalo News]

Arab Spring: Senate should immediately confirm Obama’s pick for ambassador to Syria. [Joe Lieberman / WSJ]