<div><p>Michael Bloomberg is introducing Joe Crowley at a breakfast hosted by the Association for a Better New York at the Regency Hotel. Last night, Bloomberg hung out with Vito Lopez. </p><p>Representative-elect Mike McMahon, who the mayor endorsed, isn’t happy about the city’s plan to rescind the property tax rebates. </p><p>David Paterson proposed closing several youth detention centers, a blow for some far-flung communities. </p><p>In Monroe, a balanced budget hinges on $32 million worth of one-shot deals. </p><p>The New York Post editorial board says this budget fight is a prelude to a larger one over next year’s budget. </p><p>It's also skeptical about the Willets Point plan. </p><p>Albany D.A. David Soares exceeded campaign limits, and so did his challenger. </p><p>Near Binghamton, officials missed 1,000 votes in a trustees race. </p><p>Buffalo mourns former Mayor James Griffin. </p><p>Dan Janison said Steve Levy’s reaction to a recent bias attack is unenviable. </p><p>Newsday’s editorial page said Levy needs to be “bolder” in his response to the incident. </p><p>Amid the cuts, a Syracuse project moves forward. </p><p>Uber operative Corey Johnson rallies against the same-sex marriage ban. </p><p>Here are the Jewish members of Congress (New York is well represented). </p><p>And who won an election in which no one was running? Amsterdam is counting.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=36925536&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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