Tag Archives: NY State Senate
Straight Outta Ethics
Photo editorial by Brian Alapatt One wag tweeted, “The LWA (Legislators With Attitude) follow up album was “Get Rich Or Die Trying.”
‘Legislator Emeritus’ vanity plate mystery
The Bronx has a new mystery. On Tuesday, Haile Rivera, a Bronx political activist, posted on Twitter a photo of a license plate bearing the inscription “State Senate Emeritus 26 SSE.” The photo prompted inquiries to the NYS Department of … Continue reading
24-Hour Contribution Report for State Sen. John Sampson | NYS Board of Elections
Five people contributed $16,000 at the 11th hour to aid embattled Brooklyn State Senator John Sampson in his now-successful Democratic Primary win. Although innocent until proved guilty, I’m left wondering who contributes to the re-election effort of a lawmaker indicted … Continue reading
The Fat Lady Has Sung. Election Cases Over. Maybe…
Yes, the election law calendar is closed. The Mack v Joyner and Jones v Blake election cases are over. The fat lady, i.e., the NYS Court of Appeals did not grant any motions to reargue. The cases are closed according to insurgent … Continue reading
CAMPAIGN TRAIL: 32 Day Pre Primary Disclosure Reports | Bronxwide
[This post was updated – 08/17 @ 10:40AM] The 32-Day Pre Primary Disclosure reports are being posted online by the NYS Board of Elections this afternoon. Primary contest list. In the contested 77th AD (no incumbent): Latoya Joyner, with backing from the Bronx … Continue reading
Sen. Malcolm Smith’s defection, aides gain — Times-Union.com
The Albany Times-Union reported this week that State Sen. Malcolm Smith‘s defection brought a bigger payday for his closest aides. The Democratic lawmaker from Queens gave members of his staff taxpayer-funded raises totaling $58,500 effective with the new year, … Continue reading
Guest column: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Another guest column by Sen. Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr. Governor Cuomo is calling for the Democratic Party to be “unified” “tighter” and “ organized.” You should know that during the past general election, Governor Andrew Cuomo who is supposed to … Continue reading
Angry at Andrew but afraid to say so – NYPOST.com
First in a planned series looking at the state Senate Democratic conference. For once, the elephant in the room wasn’t race — it was Gov. Cuomo. Saturday’s National Action Network rally, led by media personality and … Continue reading
NY Senate Democrats’ road to respect—Michael Benjamin – NYPOST.com
If African-American state senators want to be taken seriously by Gov. Cuomo and opinion leaders, they’re going to have to step up their game big-time.They can start by naming a new leader. When you remove the emotion, the issue of … Continue reading
Benjamin Speaks Out on NY Gov. Cuomo’s Changing Style — Video
Former Assemb. Benjamin on Cuomo’s Changing Style As Governor Cuomo prepares to help President Obama on the campaign trail, former Assemblyman Michael Benjamin is questioning whether Cuomo deserves a second term of his own. He argues that over the past … Continue reading
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