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Chris Smith

June 28, 2010 |
Luna Park, Thrill Machine

The writer and a posse of kids assess Coney Island’s new adrenaline factory.

June 7, 2010 | Intelligencer
The Silver Surfer

As Andrew Cuomo begins his candidacy for governor, the Assembly speaker waits to drag him under.

May 10, 2010 | The City Politic
Which Street Are You On?

Why are Chuck Schumer and Mike Bloomberg so heated over financial regulation? It’s hard to get from Wall Street to Main Street.

February 8, 2010 |
David’s Goliath

The giant in Paterson’s way isn’t Andrew Cuomo. It’s the governor’s own essential, if appealing, weirdness. And it’s hard to see how in this story the giant doesn’t triumph.

December 21, 2009 | Reasons to Love New York 2009
2. Because Our Politicians Refuse to Quit (Even When Reason Might Suggest Otherwise)

The upcoming campaign season will likely demonstrate that the sheer unkillable-ness of our politicians sometimes pays off.

November 30, 2009 | The City Politic
Trying Question

Why putting Khalid Sheikh Mohammed on trial downtown is the right thing for the U.S.�and the city. (And if Rudy were still U.S. prosecutor, he’d agree.)

November 16, 2009 | The City Politic
The New Power Generation

Bloomberg may have squeaked back in as king�but now he has two ambitious princes to contend with.

November 16, 2009 | Feature
May the Dough Never Run Out

A postfire Totonno’s prepares for its relaunch.

December 21, 2009 | Intelligencer
Teaching Moment

Bloomberg and Klein’s data troubles.

January 4, 2010 | Intelligencer
Requiem for Rudy

Not the sneering Palin pal of recent years�the one who changed the city, endorsed Mario Cuomo, and led after 9/11.