[The cartoon controversy] has struck a chord of public anger. The spark was provided by the cartoons, but it's already read more

[The cartoon controversy] has struck a chord of public anger. The spark was provided by the cartoons, but it's already political, and the target now is the government.

Killing the West Side stadium gave Shelly Silver a new image as a populist defender of his constituency. Bruno is read more

Killing the West Side stadium gave Shelly Silver a new image as a populist defender of his constituency. Bruno is a winner because he is as strong - if not stronger - than Gov. Pataki with Republicans, because he is going to be around in New York while Pataki is a lame duck.

You know every reporter there will be looking for that statement. Out of every 50 statements there that are neutral read more

You know every reporter there will be looking for that statement. Out of every 50 statements there that are neutral the only ones you'll hear are the ones that are controversial or inappropriate.

People see a half-mile of clean road and think they can drive 75, and that's just not the case. They read more

People see a half-mile of clean road and think they can drive 75, and that's just not the case. They need to slow down and be careful.

He's a marked man, his time has come. He's the son of God for heaven's sake, he knows his words read more

He's a marked man, his time has come. He's the son of God for heaven's sake, he knows his words are revolutionary, they're rocking the boats, challenging the vested interests.

The 7th Congressional District will be one of the most competitive in the country.

The 7th Congressional District will be one of the most competitive in the country.

I'm banking on the playoffs now.

I'm banking on the playoffs now.

There is a double-standard. And quite often if you're from Africa, if you're from a developing country, you'll be executed. read more

There is a double-standard. And quite often if you're from Africa, if you're from a developing country, you'll be executed. There aren't that many people protesting or making a big fuss. But our State Department and the media -- if you're a Westerner -- will make a big fuss.

It is the duty of the Security Council now to take a decision to immediately lift sanctions on Libya, which read more

It is the duty of the Security Council now to take a decision to immediately lift sanctions on Libya, which has cooperated fully with the court to end this case,