Category Archives: Politics
New York Post’s Michael Benjamin joins Curtis Sliwa on ‘The Drive at Five’ (77 WABC Radio) re Mayor De Blasio and the ACS.
New York Post’s Michael Benjamin joins Curtis to discuss the issues surrounding Mayor De Blasio and the ACS. Michael Benjamin Associate Editorial Page Editor: NY Post http://SquarePegDem.com/ Twitter: @SquarePegDem Contact Telephone: 862-232-4085
John Sampson sentenced to five years in prison | NY Post
He’s sorry all right — but mostly for himself. Disgraced ex-state Sen. John Sampson waffled on Wednesday about how he’s been “suffering” because of his corruption conviction, as a judge sentenced him to five years behind bars. The once-powerful Brooklyn … Continue reading
At least seven NY lawmakers may run for City Council | NY Post – Aaron Short
At least seven state lawmakers are eyeing City Council seats in 2017. Queens Democratic Assemblyman Francisco Moya is raising money to challenge Corona Democratic Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras in what could be a key race, political sources said. Ferreras is a … Continue reading
Road Trip! | ExiledInElbany blog
Governor Cuomo’s decision to take the State of the State on a road trip out of the Capital should not be a surprise to anyone. A persistent and reasonable desire to control the story line accompanied by a nagging need … Continue reading
Electoral College Meets Today in All 50 Stars and DC
All 438 Electors from all 50 States and the District of Columbia will officially cast their ballots for President and Vice President of the United States at 12 Noon today. New York’s 29 electors will meet in the Senate Chamber … Continue reading
Dorm Authority: NY’s deepest pork barrel | Times-Union
Dorm Authority: NY’s deepest pork barrell Dormitory Authority has grown into the top conduit of backdoor state spending By Chris Bragg Updated 11:01 am, Sunday, December 18, 2016 Times Union Albany The state Dormitory Authority, which was created by the … Continue reading
The City Council’s phony slap at de Blasio’s scummy fund-raising | NY Post Editorial
The City Council’s phony slap at de Blasio’s scummy fund-raising | NY Post Editorial December 14, 2016 Hand a much-ado-about-nothing award to the City Council, which on Thursday will pretend it’s dealing a fatal blow to corruption with new campaign-finance … Continue reading
Justice delayed for Shelly Silver | New York Post Editorial
Four months later… Justice delayed for Shelly Silver By Post Editorial Board August 25, 2016 Shelly Silver will stay out of jail for what looks to be another year, thanks to US District Court Judge Valerie Caproni’s ruling Thursday that … Continue reading
Councilman Andy King Dodges Dutie
Councilman Andy King Dodges Duties Bronx Councilman Andy King has skipped roughly a third of his required meetings as council member, leaving him with one of the worst attendance records on the City Council. Of 89 hearings he has missed … Continue reading
Miss World’s obscene pro-China censorship |NY Post Editorial Board
Miss World’s obscene pro-China censorship By Post Editorial Board | December 14, 2016 Spoke aout against China’s illegal organ harvesting and persecution of Falun gong practitioners ‘Beauty with a purpose” is how the Miss World Organization bills itself — but … Continue reading
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