Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe confirms plans to level Yankee Stadium
June 24, 2008
The House That Ruth Built will become the House that Bloomberg Demolished after the Yankees leave their city-owned stadium at the end of the season.
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe confirmed the city’s plans to level the entire stadium to make way for three community ballfields.
“Preserving the facade would make it difficult to maximize the park space,” [...]
Albany Wraps Up Legislative Session
June 23, 2008
Albany’s legislative session is coming to a close this week with less drama than its start, which was marked by the Eliot Spitzer scandal and Governor David Paterson’s takeover.
Lawmakers are still hammering out some final agreements, and although today is supposed to be the last day of the session, it’s expected that lawmakers will continue [...]
Ashley Dupre breaks silence on Myspace
June 23, 2008
Ashley Dupre may be out of the prostitution business after the scandal that ousted ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer from office, but she’s still “touched” by her fans.
Dupre logged onto her MySpace blog over the weekend, breaking months of silence to reach out to her supporters.
“Thank you all so much for taking the time to send me [...]
Joe Bruno won’t seek reelection
June 23, 2008
Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno will not seek re-election, the Brunswick Republican confirmed this evening.
In a statement from his office, Bruno said that “After 32 years in office, I have decided that it is time to move on with my life and to give my constituents an opportunity for new representation and my colleagues in [...]
U.S. Supreme Court Passes on Atlantic Yards
June 23, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up an appeal in the fight over Brooklyn’s Atlantic Yards project, putting to an end the federal lawsuit filed by landowners and tenants in late 2006 that challenged the state’s use of eminent domain for the mega-project.
The plaintiffs in the suit are now pledging to take the [...]
Council Victory in Queens Energizes Republican Party
June 23, 2008
When the numbers were finally and officially tallied a little over a week ago, Anthony Como had won a special election for a City Council seat by a mere 41 votes. Mr. Como’s razor-thin victory in a four-candidate race is not only a triumph for him, but also a victory that brings bragging rights for [...]
Nassau meeting on budget only draws only Suozzi
June 23, 2008
With the economy slowing and consumers reeling, Nassau faces one of its toughest budget years since it nearly went bankrupt nine years ago.
But the only Nassau official to show up last week for the release of a monitoring panel’s report on the county’s fiscal outlook was County Executive Thomas Suozzi, with several aides. And he [...]
At least 14 crane operators work on construction site despite failing test
June 23, 2008
At least 14 crane operators who failed a state test of their skills running the monster machines are operating cranes in the city like those involved in two deadly collapses this year, a Daily News probe has found.
They are among 21 city-licensed crane operators who obtained state licenses despite failing the hands-on exam, a review [...]
First Hasidic Jew bids to be elected to the City Council
June 23, 2008
A Brooklyn man who has long served as spokesman for Brooklyn’s various Orthodox groups said yesterday he wants to be the first Hasidic Jew elected to the City Council.
Isaac Abraham, a 56-year-old community activist and hardware-store owner from Williamsburg, joins at least four other contenders for the Democratic nomination to succeed David Yassky, who represents [...]
Making Progress on Pensions as the Session Draws to a Close
June 23, 2008
Heading into the last day of the legislative session on Monday, Gov. David A. Paterson and lawmakers are close to agreement on a series of changes aimed at preventing abuses of the state pension system, people involved in the negotiations said.
The legislation, drafted by Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo’s office and introduced by lawmakers late [...]
