Posts Tagged ‘Politics’

The Mayor’s Race: Focus on Crime and Safety

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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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Election Briefs

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SPLIT ENDORSEMENTS FROM MANHATTAN POLS—Three Manhattan elected officials have made split endorsements in the race for comptroller. Borough President Scott Stringer and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal threw their support to John Liu, a Council member from Queens. Liu has racked up most of his support from unions and the city’s black and Latino lawmakers. Stringer
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NADLER BACKS ABORN FOR D.A.

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Rep. Jerrold Nadler will join fellow West Side elected officials and Democratic club members in endorsing Richard Aborn for Manhattan district attorney. In a race where candidates are trying to “out-progressive” one another, an endorsement from Nadler, the most liberal member of the city’s House delegation, is seen by many as a major stamp of
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Decision '09: Primary Profiles

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With two major citywide races and one Manhattan-wide contest this September, Democratic primary voters could be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed. On primary day, a total of 11 candidates will vie for three high-profile positions: city comptroller, public advocate and Manhattan district attorney. This week we continue a series of profiles featuring one candidate
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What a Mess!

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Just when New York should have the strongest leadership team available, things have never looked worse. Because we are in the greatest recession in modern history, we need good thinking, good public policy work. Instead of creative solutions, we have had what can only be described as political gang wars
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Nadler Backs Aborn in District Attorney’s Race

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Rep. Jerrold Nadler will join his fellow West Side elected officials and Democratic club members in endorsing Richard Aborn for Manhattan district attorney. In a race where candidates are trying to “out-progressive” one another, an endorsement from Nadler, the most liberal member of the city’s House delegation, is seen by many as a stamp of
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The Mayor’s Race: Focus on Economic Development

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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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LEGISLATURE MOVES ON POLS’ BILLS

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Before the State Senate adjourned for the rest of the summer, the chamber passed three bills sponsored by local legislators. State Sen. Tom Duane’s Family Health Care Decisions Act will allow a patient’s family member, domestic partner or close friend to make health care treatment decisions once that individual has lost decision-making capacity. “This is
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