Posts Tagged ‘mayoral race’

Mayoral Hopefuls Face the Upper West Side

Written by NYPress on . Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, West Side Spirit

Photo by Steven Barall Candidates appeared at a recent forum and spoke about real estate and housing concerns By Nora Bosworth “Ken told me that he has not seen a room this crowded since the anti-war debates of the sixties,” announced Jason Haber, Chair of Community Free Democrats, who co-sponsored the democratic mayoral debate on Thursday night. Ken Sherrill,
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Shifting Attitudes Toward E. 91st St. MTS

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town, Uncategorized

FE-Marine Transfer Station(as) 3 Some mayoral hopefuls change their tune on waste station proposal, appealing to Upper East Side voters Upper East Side residents have proved that they are willing to vote single issue in the upcoming mayoral race to stop the Marine Transfer Waste Station from being built in Yorkville, amidst low-income housing and the Asphalt Green Recreation
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The Mayor’s Race: Focus on Crime and Safety

Written by admin on . Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit

In past mayoral elections, crime has been one of the biggest issues for residents across the five boroughs. But with the city safer than it’s been in decades, the candidates have mostly focused on continuing the policies of the past eight years, with a few minor adjustments. The combination of falling crime and budget deficits
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The Mayor’s Race: Focus on Economic Development

Written by admin on . Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit

As the city attempts to pull itself out of the sort of economic crisis not seen since the days of The Great Depression, mayoral candidates are coming forward with their own solutions to the problem. Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running for re-election to a third term, arguing that the economic collapse requires continuity and his
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