For thousands of New York City kids, last week's high school admissions letters brought either sighs of relief or tears of disappointment. More >>

Rumors are swirling among media outlets, gadflies, and Twitterers (and we count ourselves among all three) that the Times was in the midst of legal review for a sensitive bombshell story that could be the undoing of the already-unpopular Governor David Paterson. More >>

After a 12 year-old girl was cuffed and led away from her junior high school for doodling on her desk last Monday, the school's principal is defending the police action, citing policy. More >>

Carpetbagging Senator/Governor/I'll-Take-Anything Harold Ford is upset that rival Kirsten Gillibrand is gathering the endorsements of party leaders and influential groups for a potentially bruising primary fight. Hey there sore loser - it's not unfair when you lose. More >>

Governor Paterson offers to call a special election within 30 days if the Senate acts to expel Senator Hiram Monserrate after he was convicted of crimes related to domestic abuse of his girlfriend. More >>

That's the big question on Albany's lips, says the Times-Union. Rumors are swirling that the unpopular governor may be having an affair (or more than one?). Whether it's in a restaurant in New Jersey or a closet in the governor's mansion, Paterson can't seem to shake these rumors. More >>

Wow. The wins just keep piling up for city agencies this week. Have a heart and some common sense! More >>

Closing daycare centers has wider implications than you'd expect - six of centers are in newly-gentrified areas of Brooklyn, and their loss will further the gentrification as residents who can't afford care move to other neighborhoods. More >>

Can't make it to *all* of your favorite restaurants this year? Didn't get a coveted reservation? You're in luck. The restaurant week soup truck is making stops around Manhattan selling delicious soup from some of the city's best restaurants. More >>

Blame Albany. Charging students to ride to school and more service cuts will surely be back on the table. More >>

I'm stunned by this, and even more stunned by the City's response that its employees were following protocol and therefore they were correct. More >>