Tag Archives: City Council

Good Day NY Asks Why A Fmr State Legislator Refused To Take Council Oath

Posted on December 16, 2014 by SquarePegDem

Former state legislator Michael Benjamin refused to take an oath during a City Council hearing at City Hall. http://www.myfoxny.com/clip/10952602/oath-refusal I was able to address and defend my decision refusing CM Dromm’s oath and segue into specialized high school issue: preserving the SHSAT, … Continue reading →

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Bronx insurgent, Julio Pabón calls out Bronx DA Johnson re Arroyo investigation

Posted on December 23, 2013 by SquarePegDem

Bronxites may recall that DA Johnson’s last election law violation investigation resulted in allowing an unqualified (perjurer) Nelson Castro to serve 5 years in State Assembly. Is Arroyo cut from the same cloth? Continue reading →

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Ice Cabrera  | NY Daily News Editorial

Posted on December 9, 2013 by SquarePegDem

NY Daily News Editorial Board calls on Speaker Chris Quinn and the rest of the City Council to approve the Kingsbridge National Ice Center project. Continue reading →

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Watch “District 17’s New Leadership. (Commercial) #Vote4Julio” on YouTube

Posted on August 31, 2013 by SquarePegDem
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Road to City Hall: NY City Council Debate – Pabón v Arroyo

Posted on August 20, 2013 by SquarePegDem

Pabón calls out FreshDirect giveaway and would create technology center for job development & education. Continue reading →

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Arroyo blames employees for forged signatures | Mott Haven Herald

Posted on August 11, 2013 by SquarePegDem

Mott Haven Herald report Joe Hirsch reports: City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo admitted under oath that people employed by her campaign had committed fraud. But she’s not at fault, she insisted; three employees she paid to gather signatures are. … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Campaign Season Arroyo Mailing Violates Rules | Arroyo Watch

Posted on July 21, 2013 by SquarePegDem

The folks at Arroyo Watch just sounded the alarm on a taxpayer financed political mailing by embattled CM Maria Aguirre (aka “del Carmen Arroyo) who is seeking a 3rd term in office. Aguirre-Arroyo is challenged by neophyte candidate, Bronx entrepreneur … Continue reading →

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Seabrook accused of padding with bogus receipts for bagels, sex guides

Posted on November 11, 2011 by SquarePegDem

Indicted Bronx City Council member accused of padding with bogus receipts for bagels, sex guides – NY Daily News. An embattled Bronx City Council member is not just flexible with his ethics, federal prosecutors told a jury Thursday. In the … Continue reading →

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