Monthly Archives: August 2012
Assemblyman Vito Lopez must resign – Updated
In light of his censure and the ugly reality of his years-long pattern of sexual harassment, predation and intimidation of female staffers, Assemblyman Vito Lopez must not seek resignation and resign from the State Assembly without delay. There is … Continue reading
Pols Beware
Many are calling the recent spate of political scandals a sign that it’s still business as usual in Albany. I see signs of change. First. the indictment against Senator Shirley Huntley comes after a joint investigation by State Attorney General … Continue reading
Will pols kill another Bronx revival — Michael Benjamin – NYPost OpEd
Will Pols Kill Another Bronx Revival The Bronx is about to get another chance to lift the curse of the Kingsbridge Armory, with two new proposals to develop the site. But it will have to overcome stiff opposition by the … Continue reading
Twi$ted web of political nonprofits in Bx. – NYPOST.com
“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.” Pema Chodron, When Things Fall Apart Thus seems the case, now that news organizations are poking around the improprieties allegedly committed by Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera. The … Continue reading
m.NYPOST.com: State Sen. Huntley set to be arrested over charity money
Like the aphorism says “bad news comes in 3s.” First were the Facebook revelations involving Bronx Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera and her “boy toy” jobs program. Next came the censure and demotion of Brooklyn Assemblyman and Brooklyn parts boss Vito Lopez … Continue reading
Voting Rights Act and Language Minority Rights Explored
For some reason I’ve become obsessed with NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s recent order ending ‘English-only’ elections in ten upstate counties by applying a federal law enacted to ensure voter participation by American citizens of Puerto Rican heritage that … Continue reading
Man in Suit Shoots Two Near Yankee Stadium – Another Man in Suit Shoots Victim Near ESB
In two days, in two separate incidents, two men in suits pull out guns and shoot their intended targets on busy streets near iconic NYC landmarks. Coincidence? Must NYers now fear men dressed in suits? Will politicians propose restricting NYers … Continue reading
More on AG Schneiderman’s inventive use of Section 4(e) VRA
Schneiderman’s inventive use of Section 4(e) of the federal Voting Act Act is an action will burst open an electoral floodgate. I truly admire his “out-of-the-box” thinking but disagree with the statute’s application in those upstate counties. And I will … Continue reading
The Limited Utility of Gun Control Laws
Another disturbed man shoots a workplace rival with a handgun and gun control advocates take to the media to call for more anti-gun laws. In this instance and other recent incidents, the truly dangerous weapon was a disturbed man — … Continue reading
‘Sorry I left some alive’ – Anders Breivik, Norway slayer
I thought you’d like to read “‘Sorry I left some alive’” on NYPOST.com at http://nyp.st/SzcyKS An unremorseful Anders Breivik declared at his sentencing in a Norwegian courtroom, “I apologize to all militant nationalists that I wasn’t able to execute more,” … Continue reading
Conservative Black Chick
