Council Members Renew Call For City To Fill Potholes Pronto
February 21, 2008
Some City Council [...]
Albany Teeters on Fish as Local Issue May Have Big Impact
February 21, 2008
In a quirk of politics that is startling even by Empire State standards, a band of irate fishermen who live almost 300 miles from New York City may play a pivotal role in determining the fate of the state Senate.
Normally, a local dispute over fishing rights on a 16-mile river running through Oswego County would [...]
Pressure Builds For Probe of Elections Board
February 20, 2008
Pressure is mounting on Attorney General Cuomo to launch an investigation into the New York City Board of Elections and its undercounting of Senator Obama’s share of the February 5 presidential primary vote in the city’s voting districts, following sharp criticism by Mayor Bloomberg yesterday.
“This is just an outrage,” Mr. Bloomberg said. He called the [...]
Spitzer Aide Uses $30,000 From Funds
February 20, 2008
Declaring that his administration would adhere to high ethical standards, Gov. Eliot Spitzer moved in early 2007 to ban his appointees from campaigning for political office, including fund-raising and spending to promote a candidacy.
But one of the top aides inside the governor’s office, Sean Patrick Maloney, has spent more than $30,000 over the last year [...]
MTA chief to give “State of MTA” speech
February 20, 2008
Metropolitan Transportation Authority chief Elliot Sander will address “The State of the MTA” on March 3 at Cooper Union in Manhattan, starting what could become an annual tradition.
“This is the 40th anniversary of the MTA, so it seemed like an appropriate time to look back and look forward,” agency spokesman Jeremy Soffin said. “The [...]
GOP has 4th foe for Maurice Hinchey
February 20, 2008
A Tioga County Republican is running for the 22nd Congressional District seat held by Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley.
Bruce Layman, 55, of Apalachin, said Monday, “We need to change the direction of this country.”
He said he wants to get rid of politicians who took advantage of the political system to line their pockets.
Layman believes congressmen should [...]
Bloomberg Threatens To Foreclose on Properties
February 20, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg is threatening to force foreclosure sales of more than 24,000 city properties to collect nearly $470 million the city is owed in unpaid property taxes and water bills.
The owners of 24,593 properties will receive warning letters from the city notifying them that a lien will be sold on their property if they do [...]
Comptroller Pushing Large Companies To Disclose Political Contributions
February 20, 2008
Acting on behalf of New York City pension funds, the city comptroller, William Thompson Jr., is demanding that 10 of America’s largest companies, including Halliburton, Charles Schwab, and Wal-Mart, disclose to shareholders their political contributions. Yesterday, Mr. Thompson sent resolutions to 10 companies seeking data on their political contributions. The city’s pension funds hold about [...]
Big Money Pouring Into Dem Coffers As Feb. 26 Approaches
February 19, 2008
The 24-hour notices are starting to appear on the state Board of Elections Web side in advance of next Tuesday’s special election in the 48th SD, and they are illuminating.
So far, all the money is heading in the Democrats’ direction, with all but one contribution going to the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, which received:
- $40,500 [...]
Founder of Tanning Bed chain aglow with potential as challenger to Higgins
February 19, 2008
One thing you can say about this year’s challenger to Rep. Brian Higgins: He’s tanned, rested and ready — especially tanned.
Daniel J. Humiston, president and founder of the Tanning Bed chain, is expected to face the popular Democratic incumbent on the Republican line and possibly minor party lines, too.
Though his assignment is a tough one, [...]
