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Tag Archives: Michael Benjamin
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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Campaign Trail: Bronx Insurgent Michael Blake’s Residency Woes Continue
On Tuesday, I live-tweeted from the Bronx Board of Elections as the case challenging the residency of well-heeled insurgent Democrat, Michael Alexander Blake got under way. Blake, a former Obama White House and campaign aide, is running for the 79 … Continue reading
Challenging Inequalities in NYC Housing Plans
Challenging Inequalities in NYC Housing Plans (video) via @bxperspectives @BronxnetTV Go to link => http://t.co/w3do4mKF8Z http://CorruptionCrusher.com/ @SquarePegDem http://www.Facebook.com/SquarePegDem http://www.YouTube.com/SquarePegDem
Posted in Government, Housing, Public Policy
Tagged Bronxnet Television, Daren Jaime, de Blasio, Michael Benjamin
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Political Announcement by Michael Benjamin
Dear Friends, I will NOT seek to serve in the Assembly again. I’m a “recovering politician” and I won’t commit the sin of political hubris. I served. I now serve in a different way. It’s time for a new generation … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Politics, Public Policy, RAce Relations
Tagged 79 AD, bronx, Michael Benjamin, State Assembly
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BATTLE IN THE BOOGIE DOWN: Challengers Eye Scandal-Plagued Bronx Assemblyman | Politicker
This column was originally published on January 6, 2014. Former Assemblyman Stevenson’s federal corruption began that day. A week later, the jury returned a guilty verdict on all four charges. Under NYS law, Mr. Stevenson was immediately expelled from office. … Continue reading
Santa Cuomo Holiday Wish Book: Naughty & Nice REDC Gifts
Several of my tweets this week looked at selected goodies dispensed by Santa Cuomo from his sack of Regional Economic Development Council (REDC 2013) gifts, um, grants this Christmas. Many of the projects seem tangentially related to job creation, job … Continue reading
Cupcakes | The Daily Show
Cupcakes | The Daily Show – October 31, 2007 Dr. Rob Riggle investigates the number one frosted killer of our children. Fmr Assemblyman Michael Benjamin defends the venerable treat. (4:54)
Posted in Government, Health, Media, Public Policy
Tagged cupcakes, Michael Benjamin, rob riggle, the daily show
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The Best & the brightest? | Live From The State Capital
Fred Dicker interviews Michael Benjamin on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s human rights nominee and his plan to close the Indian Point Energy Center. Continue reading
Posted in Government, Politics, Public Policy
Tagged absenteeism, Andrew Cuomo, dyslexia, Helen Foster, human rights, Michael Benjamin
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Michael Benjamin Joins NY1 Wiseguys Weigh In On Mayoral Campaign
Wiseguys @kbcarol (Bellamy) @SquarePeg_Dem (Michael Benjamin) @AlDAmatoNY on @RoadToCityHall at 7 & 10pm Continue reading
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Tagged Al D'Amato, Carol Bellamy, Michael Benjamin, ny1, NYC election, Wise Guys
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