Nearly two years ago, the NY Post put a photograph of a dozing Rep. Charles Rangel in beach fashion on its cover—the picture was taken while Rangel was relaxing at his vacation villa in the Dominican Republic. Rangel earned rental income on it, but only "sporadically" reported it on his taxes. Now, the once powerful Congressman from Harlem has been hit with 13 House Ethics violations—including ones related to the villa—so it was a perfect opportunity to run the photo again. more ›

Adolfo Carrión Jr., the Bronx borough president who was recently appointed Urban Policy Director in the Obama administration, is one of many who are urging the Landmarks Preservation Commission to declare that Rincón Criollo and other South Bronx casitas are city landmarks. more ›

Ever since the NY Times reported that Representative Charles Rangel had four rent-stabilized apartments--three for living quarters and one for an office--his real-estate holdings have been scrutinized. Now the NY Post puts a dozing Rangel on its cover for a story about his vacation property in the Dominican Republic. more ›