Elsewhere: Paterson's Selection, Anti-Kennedy Intellectuals, Mejias' Interview

“[Intellectuals] resent the Kennedys because the Kennedys don’t need them,” says a former Globe reporter.

Caroline Kennedy inspires a list of “top tics for politicians.”

David Paterson’s secret selection process may violate state law.

It’s at least “upsetting to some” says this headline, on the same story.

Anthony Weiner opposes issuing more city bonds for the Yankees and Mets stadiums.

The AP picks up on Weiner saying voters wanted change in Washington and in New York City.

Goodbye Bronx Zoo jobs.

Fire response times are improving in the city.

Steve Kramer organizes a karaoke for a referendum party.

Dan Jacoby meditates on clean elections and term limits.

Elizabeth Green takes note of who doesn’t like Joel Klein.

Tom Suozzi is heading to Croton.

Dave Mejias has made it: he chats with Cindy Adams.

Roland Burris enters the Senate, and Democrats there are “completing their humiliating climbdown.”

Francisco Moya’s new party gets noticed.

Bernie Madoff fooled the press.

Here's video from an event this morning in Manhattan, in which Anthony Weiner distances himself from flattering remarks he made earlier about Michael Bloomberg.