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July 13, 2009

Cover Story

Pedro Espada’s Self-Coronation

It’s a truism that the conniving state senator’s Albany coup had one constituency in mind: himself. But he contains multitudes. By Chris Smith

On the Cover: State Senator Pedro Espada Jr. Photograph by Nigel Parry for New York Magazine.

Features

Poor Ruth

Why does Bernie’s better half inspire such vitriol?
The NYC Reality Freak Show

In NYC Prep, as in The Real Housewives of New York City, Manhattan is a kind of moral hell, corrupted by money and power and baubles and drinks.

Culture

Intelligencer

Agenda

Oinkhampton

Cavionola’s Gourmet Cheese Shop in Sag Harbor has expanded with takeout.

Strategist

Departments

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