The New York Adult City Buildings Department cited the owners of the building for failing to properly maintain the Sony high-rise on Madison.

As New York Adult grapples with enormous problems, some key Democrats are debating whether such a damaged and distracted leader could run the state.

The authorities in Westchester County are using a faintly marked law enforcement vehicle to go after drivers using hand-held cellphones illegally.

Richard Ravitch has been New York Adult’s Mr. Fix-It for as long as anyone can remember. As lieutenant governor under a stumbling governor, he may be in the role again.

David Paterson was an heir to Harlem’s “Gang of Four.” His fall signifies the passing of the Old Guard in black politics in New York Adult.

While experts on domestic violence say orders of protection can clearly forestall harm, a piece of paper, even one bearing the imprimatur of a court, is certainly no guarantee of safety.

With Governor Paterson abandoning his campaign, assumptions about Andrew M. Cuomo — not to mention his record — will be scrutinized and challenged.

Gov. David A. Paterson acknowledged an episode involving his longtime aide David W. Johnson had become a distraction, but he vowed to serve out the remainder of his term.

It is not clear how many times Maj. Charles Day contacted the woman, whether he did so by phone or in person, or what he said to her, according to the person briefed on his efforts.

As David A. Paterson drew the curtain on his campaign, this elusive veteran of two and a half decades in politics found himself utterly alone.