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Anthony Weiner

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    What Will The Big Summer Scandal Be?

    ​Last year, it was all that righteous fury about the Ground Zero Mosque and how it would surely end modern civilization as we know it. This year, it can't possibly be Weinergate because that already happened and all the wieners have been grilled. So what will it be? The Awl asked various Ne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2011

    Anthony Weiner Would've Loved Cheating Site Ashley Madison Says CEO Noel Biderman

    What's that URL again?​Noel Biderman, the CEO and founder of married-person dating website Ashley Madison (tagline: "Life is short. Have an affair."), like any observer of powerful men in America, was not all that surprised by Anthony Weiner's obsession with cyber sex, but he does appreciate t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2011

    Donald Trump Calls Anthony Weiner 'a Psycho'

    Did you expect that Donald Trump would remain silent when the opportunity arose for him to discourse about another man's misdeeds? Au contraire! Many people have asked him what he thinks about Anthony Weiner, and the Donald does not disappoint the people. Today he posted this video, in which he says ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2010

    9/11 Health Care Bill Gets House Approval, Finally

    ​Remember back in July when Anthony Weiner went nuts over the defeat of the 9/11 health care bill -- which would have paid for the health care of people who got sick from the toxic ash they inhaled while helping people/cleaning up/living after the collapse of the Twin Towers on September 11? H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    Gays Still Can't Give Blood

    ​You'd think anyone who wanted to fight in the armed forces would be hugely welcomed, especially with an international crisis going on--but no, not gays! You'd suspect that anyone crazy enough to get married should be given carte blanche to do whatever they want about it--but no, not gays!

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2010

    Anthony Weiner Discusses Healthcare With Confused Peggy Noonan

    The healthcare debate has been a little light on things to enjoy, so be especially grateful for Congressman Anthony Weiner reducing Wall Street Journal pundit Peggy Noonan to more-than-usual incoherence on Morning Joe yesterday. Highlights: Noonan's airy set speech on Obama's "fatally off point" mis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2010

    Anthony Weiner Gets Vocal about Health Care and "Altar" of Moderation

    ​Anthony Weiner's been speakin' out a lot lately, and continues the trend. Earlier this month, Weiner growled about the President's bipartisan health care outreaches, "Good luck with that. The GOP has been the 'Party of No' all year." Now that it looks like the Democrats are trying to push t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2009

    Yanks' Yom Kippur Shanda Repaired By Anthony Weiner

    ​In April Anthony Weiner, at the behest of Jewish groups, made good and sure that the Jets didn't play football after sundown on Yom Kippur, getting the league to change the time of a September 27 game at the Meadowlands. Weiner did the same thing to Major League Baseball treatment this week: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    Weiner Continues Senior Town Halls; Accused of Communism, Delaying Lunch

    Anthony Weiner is no longer getting away with short-notice, low-impact health care town halls. He went to a senior center in Midwood yesterday and, per the Daily News, got an earful of finely aged rage. "I came to eat and I came to eat on time," one retiree said. "They are having chicken marsala tod ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    Post Finds Seniors "Roasting" Weiner at Howard Beach Town Brawl

    You gotta get up pretty early to put one past the New York Post. Last week Anthony Weiner, obviously hoping to avoid the rough treatment his fellow elective officials (the President excepted, of course) have been getting at Health Care Town Meetings, did a quickie with little advance notice at a sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2009

    Weiner On the Street Where He Lived: I'm Out of It!

    Anthony Weiner had the press meet him at his parent's brownstone in Park Slope this morning to say he's not running for mayor -- all over again!It was a repeat performance for the congressman from Brooklyn who had the same moment of truth in front of the cameras in the exact same spot ("This is wher ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2009

    New York Mag Wag Does Anthony Weiner

    By the time Anthony Weiner bailed on the idea of challenging Mike Bloomberg for his City Hall job, New York Magazine's own ever-resilient Mark Jacobson already had enough fun bits in his notebook to make a good read on the life and loves of this self-described "scrawny dork who graduated from Platt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2009

    Weiner: House Bill Could Give NY 2,100 New Cops

    If Anthony Weiner does decide to get back in the Mayor's race, he'll have something to brag on besides standing up for Jewish Jets fans: his bill to reauthorize the federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program just passed in the House. If it gets through the Senate unscathed, Weiner ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2009

    Weiner on Housing Crisis and a Cranky Mayor

    For a guy who put his would-be race for mayor on hold weeks ago, Anthony Weiner is busier than ever these days. Last week he was getting the Jets to change their schedule so it didn't conflict with Jewish high holidays this fall. This afternoon the topic was the city's housing crisis which he addres ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    Your Quarter to Buy 10 Minutes Less in New Parking Meters

    Chicagoans are sore about their expensive privatized parking meters. Here in New York, when our overlords want to squeeze more money out of us, they don't try anything so likely to get attention. The city has quietly begun changing the time a quarter buys on a parking meter from 30 to 20 minutes. Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2009

    Bloomberg Push-Polls Weiner, No One Gives a Damn

    Mayor Bloomberg's campaign is going great so far. The other day his minions apparently did a comically egregious push-poll against Anthony Weiner (i.e., pretending to take a phone survey but devoting the session to asking "whether the person's views of Mr. Weiner would be altered if he or she knew ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    Weiner Steps Up War Against Smoking, For Profit

    Between the recent jump in taxes on city-sold cigarettes and Congress' bill to put the FDA in charge of tobacco products, smokers have been getting it in the neck lately, and some may consider buying their smokes tax-free online to save a few bucks. Anthony Weiner wants to put a stop to that. He is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Weiner Suddenly Not So Hot to Declare for Mayor

    Just a month ago, Anthony Weiner toured the five boroughs and said, "there's a conversation we need to have in the city... and I'm going to be leading that conversation." He's been raising money for a mayoral campaign. So you may be forgiven for thinking Weiner is running for mayor. But not quite, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Car Talk: Cell Phone Driver Sweep, Non-Resident Bridge Tolls

    It's not only that we can't afford a car -- driving in the city just seems a nightmare. And it's about to get worse. The NYPD has announced a sweep to crack down on drivers using cell phones behind the wheel. That's a hundred-dollar maximum fine, folks, and "mandatory surcharges of $60." And though ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2009

    Barrett: Weiner's Democracy Lesson

    (Photo from Weiner for Mayor)We all know how sacrosanct the rights of the electorate are to Anthony Weiner, the congressman running for mayor. During the term limits debate last fall, Weiner railed about how the will of the voters should be respected. (Of course, the will of voters had twice favored ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2009

    Weiner Comes Out Fighting -- Kind Of

    (Photo from Weiner for Mayor)We all know how sacrosanct the rights of the electorate are to Anthony Weiner, the congressman running for mayor. During the term limits debate last fall, Weiner railed about how the will of the voters should be respected. (Of course, the will of voters had twice favored ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2009

    Weiner Does 5-Borough Tour, Proposes GPS for Sex Offenders

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2008

    Loose, Funny (!) Weiner Blasts Mayor, Council

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2008

    Anthony Weiner: GOP Got It "Off Their Chest," Will Deal on Bailout

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2008

    You Better Work! (With a New Class of Visa): The Foreign Model Dilemma

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    Tony Avella is Mad as Hell (And Running for Mayor)

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2008

    New Congestion Pricing Options as the Debate Continues

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2006

    Hate 2006? Relive 2005!

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2005

    Weiner Thinks I Need a Raise

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2005

    Weiner: Out on My Own

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2005

    Weiner's Graceful Exit

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2005

    Poll Vault Buzz at Weinuh Rally

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2005

    Laughter & Jeers at 'Final' Debate

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2005

    Katrina's Impact Hits Weiner

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2005

    Anthony's Homework is Missing

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2005

    Roosevelt Island Seethes!

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2005

    It's Raining Endorsements

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2005

    Goin' Hungry After Weiner Policy Pitch

    Congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stepped up his game this weekend. On Saturday he put out a release complaining that there are "109 Sex Offenders Living within 10 Blocks" of local YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs and YWHAs. His proposed solution is $100 million in federal funds for GPS tracking t ... More >>

  • News

    August 30, 2005

    Nice Guys Finish Third

    Weiner and Miller are fighting to make the runoff. Or are they?

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2005

    Weiner & The Rating Game

    Weiner and Miller are fighting to make the runoff. Or are they?

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2005

    Dems Debate: Not Easy Like Sunday Morning

    Weiner and Miller are fighting to make the runoff. Or are they?

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2005

    Dems Debate: They're All Winners in the Spin Room

    Weiner and Miller are fighting to make the runoff. Or are they?

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2005

    Weiner Hospitalized On Debate Day

    Weiner and Miller are fighting to make the runoff. Or are they?

  • News

    August 16, 2005

    Statistics Still Do Lie

    Ferrer and Undecided lead muddled Democratic primary pack

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2005

    Weiner's Cash Stash Grows

    Ferrer and Undecided lead muddled Democratic primary pack

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2005

    Weiner Runs on Faith

    Ferrer and Undecided lead muddled Democratic primary pack

  • News

    April 19, 2005

    A Bronx Cheer

    Bloomberg's deals blasted

  • News

    April 19, 2005

    Weiner Sets the Pace

    As Ferrer stumbles, the skinny congressman from Brooklyn muscles up

  • News

    May 20, 2003

    Humanizing Mike

    Why Won't the Mayor Let Us Get Close to Him?

  • News

    June 9, 1998

    Vendor Bender

    Why Won't the Mayor Let Us Get Close to Him?

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