Bill Perkins

Local politicians back Peña-Mora

Several Upper Manhattan elected officials have come out in support of the SEAS dean, despite many professors' calls for his resignation.

By Casey Tolan | May 18 01:11 am ET

Suspect arrested in Morningside Park sexual assault

Jason Harris, 19, was questioned and arrested by NYPD on Tuesday evening, in connection to a sexual assault that occurred near 116th Street.

By Finn Vigeland | Oct 11 09:20 pm ET

Statistics show shootings in public housing increase

New statistics led State Senator Bill Perkins to hold an emergency meeting with the New York City Housing Authority and Tenants Association presidents in February.

By Danielle Grierson and Daphne Chen | Mar 7 01:31 am ET

Local politician seeks to fight MTA’s rats, ban food

State Senator Bill Perkins is proposing a ban on food on the subways to battle rat problems underground, though some locals remain skeptical that such a ban would work.

By Finn Vigeland | Dec 3 03:19 am ET

Rangel’s challengers speak on education

Congressional candidates Craig Schley and Rev. Michel Faulkner joined around 50 local residents, parents, and students for an education town hall.

By Carrie Montgomery | Oct 22 03:39 am ET

Perkins blames opposition for sharp charter school focus

Bill Perkins’ push to maintain his seat was portrayed both locally and nationally as a referendum on educational policy.

By Ray Katz | Sep 20 01:09 am ET

Perkins, Smikle face-off centers on charter debates

Political strategist and School of International and Public Affairs lecturer Basil Smikle is challenging Perkins in a Democratic primary race that has been laser-focused on charter schools.

By Sarah Darville | Sep 14 01:07 am ET

Rangel a no-show at neighborhood forum

“Change is coming, I think everyone can agree,” Powell, Rangel’s most well-known competitor, said. “Some people just accept this change easier than others.”

By Sarah Darville | Sep 9 01:46 am ET

Perkins declares bid for State Senate reelection, celebrates birthday

“I’m here for you. All I ever wanted was to be here for you,” Perkins said at the event, which also doubled as his birthday party.

By Nicholas Bloom | Apr 19 01:26 am ET

Perkins discourages Paterson re-election

State Senator Bill Perkins, who represents parts of Harlem, said on Thursday that the time has come for Governor David Paterson to drop his bid for re-election.

By Leah Greenbaum | Feb 26 05:06 am ET

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