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Menino recovering after knee surgery

Menino recovering after knee surgery

09 Nov 2009

BOSTON - Mayor Thomas M. Menino underwent surgery this morning at Brigham and Women's Hospital to repair a torn quadriceps tendon on his left knee. ...

Neighbors want to quiet 'Ironsides'

Neighbors want to quiet 'Ironsides'

07 Nov 2009

…The Constitution is a historical sight. It happens twice a day. I just don't think it's a major problem,” said Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. “They are loud. I jump every time. I'm near them, but that's what it is you moved into – a beautiful… ...

Menino on winning unprecedented 5th term

Menino on winning unprecedented 5th term

06 Nov 2009

It's been a very busy week for Boston Mayor Tom Menino as he wins his fifth term in office this week. The mayor joined the FOX25 Morning News today. ...

Boston precinct gets only 1 vote

Boston precinct gets only 1 vote

05 Nov 2009

…to show up at Ward 1, Precinct 15. A quick look at Boston’s voting results shows the one vote in the precinct was for Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. For the city council it went to Felix Arroyo. Green blames the foul-up on an outdated state law requiring… ...

Voters kick out incumbents

Voters kick out incumbents

04 Nov 2009

…clear message to lawmakers around the country: don’t expect to cruise to re-election. Unless of course you’re Tom Menino, who showed once again he's immune to anti-incumbency movements. The results also could be bad news for Gov. Deval… ...

Mayor Menino seeks fifth term

Mayor Menino seeks fifth term

02 Nov 2009

BOSTON - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is working to hold off a challenge from City Council President Michael Flaherty in his bid for an unprecedented fifth consecutive four-year term. ...

Final campaigning for mayoral seat

Final campaigning for mayoral seat

02 Nov 2009

…leg of their year-long race. Yesterday, Mayor Tom Menino started the morning greeting worshipers at churches…
…and the South End. His opponent, City Councilor Michael Flaherty, also greeted churchgoers. A recent poll shows Flaherty… ...

Clinton tapes calls for Menino

Clinton tapes calls for Menino

30 Oct 2009

…Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Clinton will call voters in a taped message in support of Menino. But Menino rival Michael Flaherty is dismissing the campaign call as a sign of desperation by a mayor worried about losing his grip on power Flaherty says… ...

Final Mayoral debate

Final Mayoral debate

19 Oct 2009

Joe Battenfeld analyzyes the final Mayoral debate between Tom Menino and Michael Flaherty. ...

Poll: Menino still ahead

Poll: Menino still ahead

18 Oct 2009

BOSTON - A new poll shows Boston Mayor Thomas Menino's support has been slipping, but he continues to hold a lead heading into the final days of the mayoral election. ...

New politician nicknames

New politician nicknames

15 Oct 2009

BOSTON - By now you’ve probably heard of “Floon,” the tag team name given to Michael Flaherty and Sam Yoon running for Boston mayor. But what if this nickname idea started spreading? FOX25's Joe Battenfeld has more. ...

Flynn and King join Flaherty-Yoon ticket

Flynn and King join Flaherty-Yoon ticket

14 Oct 2009

BOSTON - Former Boston mayor Ray Flynn and former state rep. Mel King will join the Flaherty-Yoon ticket as senior campaign advisors. FOX25 Political Editor Joe Battenfeld reports. ...

Coakley reviewing e-mail case

Coakley reviewing e-mail case

07 Oct 2009

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is reviewing the case of e-mails deleted by a top aide to Boston Mayor Tom Menino for possible violations of state public records law. Coakley said her office is working with Secretary of State… ...

Kineavy takes leave of absence

Kineavy takes leave of absence

06 Oct 2009

BOSTON - Mayor Tom Menino says a top aide who deleted e-mails in possible violation of state public records law will go on unpaid leave from his job. FOX25's Ted Daniel reports. ...

Menino on e-mail controversy

Menino on e-mail controversy

06 Oct 2009

Boston officials have turned over a second computer used by a top aide to Mayor Tom Menino that may contain e-mails that were deleted in possible violation of state public records law. ...

Candidates perform on stage

Candidates perform on stage

02 Oct 2009

…was a no-show. Mayor Menino showed up, but his rival Michael Flaherty backed out of the political talent show at Hyde Park’s Riverside…
…Theater. Organizers wouldn’t let his new team partner Sam Yoon on stage because he isn’t on the ballot. Asked to rank… ...

Former rivals team up

Former rivals team up

30 Sep 2009

Most agreed the race for mayor in Boston was shaping up to be a hum-drum affair with City Councilor Michael Flaherty going head to head with Mayor Tom Menino. ...

Yoon joins Flaherty campaign

Yoon joins Flaherty campaign

28 Sep 2009

BOSTON - Boston mayoral hopeful Michael Flaherty and the candidate who finished third in last week's preliminary are forming an unusual partnership as they try to topple incumbent Mayor Thomas Menino. ...

Sources: City Hall e-mails found

Sources: City Hall e-mails found

24 Sep 2009

…from the secretary of state's office to turn over its inventory of aide Michael Kineavey's emails. Menino’s rival Michael Flaherty blasted the mayor’s office over the issues, calling it a cover-up. A city lawyer said a computer glitch was responsible… ...

Menino, Flaherty, top mayoral prelim

Menino, Flaherty, top mayoral prelim

22 Sep 2009

Incumbent Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, the city's longest-serving mayor, will face City Council President Michael Flaherty in the Nov. 3 election. ...

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Menino on winning unprecedented 5th term

Menino on winning unprecedented 5th term

It's been a very busy week for Boston Mayor Tom Menino as he wins his fifth term in office this week. The mayor joined the FOX25 Morning News today.

Fri, 6 Nov 2009
|Tom Meninofound at0:04

“…Has -- decree we former Boston Mayor Tom Menino he has won his fifth term in -- mayors joining morning good morning eluded him once again are you. Are you feeling …”

Boston precinct gets only 1 vote

Boston precinct gets only 1 vote

BOSTON - Who did you vote for? It’s a secret you keep from friends, co-workers, and sometimes even your own spouse. But a bizarre twist at the polls on Tuesday has made one Boston voter’s decision a matter of public record. FOX25' s Joe Battenfeld reports.

Thu, 5 Nov 2009
|Tom Meninofound at1:12

“…results show the one voted one dad if he went to Mayor Tom Menino for the week how old. Felix Arroyo. I'll be greeted now voted pushing lawmakers to change it outdated state law preventing and …”

Voters kick out incumbents

Voters kick out incumbents

BOSTON - It’s the day after election day, and from Massachusetts to New jersey, some incumbent politicians, are looking for a new job. FOX25 Political Editor Joe Battenfeld reports.

Wed, 4 Nov 2009
|Tom Meninofound at1:44

“…handed now you don't expect for reelection next year. -- Or -- Tom Menino who showed once again he's immune to it incumbent he movement that was connect with -- and voters and -- the gold …”

Callie Crossley interview

Callie Crossley interview

News headlines of late have been filled with stories that have everyone talking. When that happens, we like to turn to one of our favorite talkers, TV and radio commentator Callie Crossley.

Wed, 4 Nov 2009
|Boston Mayorfound at0:26

“…but first let's talk a little bit about the mayor's race in Boston Mayor Menino. Coming out of victor and a fifth term but what are the biggest challenge. …”

Let it Rip: Election day highlights

Let it Rip: Election day highlights

The Morning Show has highlights from Election Day. Check out the Let it Rip for more.

Wed, 4 Nov 2009
|Michael Flahertyfound at0:16

“…note of course here Austin Mayor Menino and victor over the counter Michael Flaherty difficult. At -- one. And and 4240. And a number of party. And that allowed him to other things down the road …”

Heavy Hitters

Heavy Hitters

The Heavy Hitters joined the FOX25 Morning News from outside our Beacon Hill studio to talk about the latest political news.

Tue, 3 Nov 2009
|Michael Flahertyfound at0:46

“…don't know -- But let's no. Argument -- What's the number that Michael Flaherty needs to at a press jumps out. …”

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I Wanna Be Elected!

I Wanna Be Elected!

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

Cooper.As usual, there are last minute charges of voting irregularitites - a translator dismissed for allegedly helping Michael Flaherty's campaign, and allegations of city workers using intimidation tactics to get out the vote for Menino.Will it all

Will Menino Survive?

Will Menino Survive?

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

Hard to believe I'm writing this, but the Boston mayor's race is no longer a question of how big Tom Menino's margin will be, but whether he can still survive? (Cue Gloria Gaynor now)Thanks to some clever marketing by rival Micahel

Is Menino a Lazy-Boy?

Is Menino a Lazy-Boy?

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

most awkward moment - when challenger Kevin McCrea commended Menino for overcoming his speakingcompliment.Also make sure you don't miss Sam Yoon comparing Menino to a chair. What kindpretty much remained composed. Look for Sam Yoon to come out of this with some momentum

Bring It On!

Bring It On!

Contributor: Mark Ockerbloom

but especially this year with the incumbent Tom Menino, taking part in not one, not two, but threecombination of all three...but for challengers Michael Flaherty, Sam Yoon and Kevin McCrea, there has never been a better time for an

Will Menino Stumble?

Will Menino Stumble?

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

as you get set to watch the final mayoral debate before the Sept 22 primary - right on Fox 25 of course!Is there any way Tom Menino can lose this?Well, if there is, it will begin Thursday at 5 p.m. - oh yeah, and you have to be watching our station

Who wants to be a mayor?

Who wants to be a mayor?

Contributor: Maria Stephanos

Well, a lot of people. And I mean mayor of Boston. Mayor Menino wants to stay. Councilors Michael Flaherty and Sam Yoon are chomping at the bit and so is Businessman Kevin McCrea. Put them all together and you have quite the debate