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Tag Archives: City Council
Good Day NY Asks Why A Fmr State Legislator Refused To Take Council Oath
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
Posted in Education, Government
Tagged City Council, Dan Dromm, Good Day NY, Michael Benjamin, shsat
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Bronx insurgent, Julio Pabón calls out Bronx DA Johnson re Arroyo investigation
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
Ice Cabrera | NY Daily News Editorial
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
Posted in Government, Political corruption, Public Corruption
Tagged Chris Quinn, City Council, fernando cabrera, KNIC
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Watch “District 17’s New Leadership. (Commercial) #Vote4Julio” on YouTube
Posted in Elections, Government, Politics, Voting Rights
Tagged City Council, elections, Julio Pabón, south bronx
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Road to City Hall: NY City Council Debate – Pabón v Arroyo
Pabón calls out FreshDirect giveaway and would create technology center for job development & education. Continue reading
Arroyo blames employees for forged signatures | Mott Haven Herald
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
Exclusive: Campaign Season Arroyo Mailing Violates Rules | Arroyo Watch
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
Seabrook accused of padding with bogus receipts for bagels, sex guides
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
Posted in Crime, Government, Public Corruption
Tagged City Council, larry seabrook, political corruption, The Bronx, william low
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