CNG Boro Politics All New York City politics, all the time http://www.boropolitics.com en-us Copyright 2010 Community Newspaper Group Mon, 6 Sep 2010 06:30:14 EDT Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT MAYOR: Republican operative John Haggerty indicted By Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0614_haggerty_indicted.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0614_haggerty_indicted.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT COUNCIL DISTRICT 20: Making of a Candidate: So you want to run for office? Join the club By Connor Adams Sheets http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0617_making_of_a_candidate_2.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0617_making_of_a_candidate_2.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:44:46 EDT BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT: Marty’s prison labor! Beep’s concert series gets inmates to cut costs By Stephen Brown http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_martyschaingang_2010_08_20_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_martyschaingang_2010_08_20_bk.html Sat, 5 Jun 2010 23:55:27 EDT BROOKLYN: Bay Ridge pol collared for impersonating a lawyer By Andy Campbell http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_perfetto_2010_06_11_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_perfetto_2010_06_11_bk.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: House ethics panel probing Crowley: Hill By Anna Gustafson http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0617_crowley_probe.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0617_crowley_probe.html Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT BROOKLYN: Want to beat a Brooklyn incumbent? Here’s how http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_incumbentguide_2010_06_11_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_incumbentguide_2010_06_11_bk.html Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT COUNCIL DISTRICT 25: Ferreras, Dromm arrested at protest against Arizona law By Chauncey Alcorn http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0610_corona_immigration.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0610_corona_immigration.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:34:15 EDT BROOKLYN: Vito’s ‘abuse’ of power! Lopez called city worker to get goods in political case By Aaron Short http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_vitoduran_2010_08_20_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_vitoduran_2010_08_20_bk.html Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Como throws hat in race against Addabbo By Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0618_como_vs_addabbo.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0618_como_vs_addabbo.html Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:54:14 EDT BROOKLYN: What anti-incumbent mood? Many many lawmakers are running unopposed By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_primarysnoozer_2010_07_23_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_primarysnoozer_2010_07_23_bk.html Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:47:03 EDT MEDIA: BROOKLYN: MEDIA: The Midwood Mouth! Weiner explodes on the floor of Congress! By Gary Buiso http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_weinermouth_2010_08_06_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_weinermouth_2010_08_06_bk.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:27:25 EDT BROOKLYN: Pugilistic Parker’s trial date pushed back until after the election! By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_sharpehelpsparker_2010_08_20_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_sharpehelpsparker_2010_08_20_bk.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:29:22 EDT MEDIA: BROOKLYN: MEDIA: Biviano bashes Millman By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_millmanbiviano_2010_08_27_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_millmanbiviano_2010_08_27_bk.html Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Queens GOP dumps Mermel, backs Lazio for governor By Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0610_gop_4th_endorsement.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0610_gop_4th_endorsement.html Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Simotas aims to give western Queens bigger voice in Albany By Nathan Duke http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0611_aravella_simotas_profile.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0611_aravella_simotas_profile.html Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: State comptroller touts Queens’ economic successes By Anna Gustafson http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0611_dinapoli_at_queens_college.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0611_dinapoli_at_queens_college.html Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Milano lobs attack at Gary Ackerman By Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0611_queens_village_republican_club.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0611_queens_village_republican_club.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Legislature passes spending bill of $16B to keep gov’t running By Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0617_albany_shutdown.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0617_albany_shutdown.html Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Frei-Pearson names people’s welfare, good gov’t top priorities in Assembly run By Nathan Duke http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0618_jeremiah_frei_pearson_profile.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0618_jeremiah_frei_pearson_profile.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT MAYOR: I warned mayor: Ragusa By Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_haggerty_folo.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_haggerty_folo.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Astoria attorney pushes reform in run for Gianaris’ seat By Nathan Duke http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_john_ciafone.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_john_ciafone.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Meeks adds 2007-08 loans to financial disclosure form By Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_meeks_loans.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_meeks_loans.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Messer backs social programs in Stavisky seat race By Connor Adams Sheets http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_messer_profile.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_messer_profile.html Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Braunstein says he’ll fight for locals By Nathan Duke http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0701_braunstein_profile.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0701_braunstein_profile.html Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Fox, Hevesi hit streets for votes By Anna Gustafson http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0701_joe_fox_good_government_award.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0701_joe_fox_good_government_award.html Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT QUEENS: Dems blast Paterson vetoes By Anna Gustafson and Howard Koplowitz http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0701_state_budget.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0701_state_budget.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:23:23 EDT BROOKLYN: Rhoda: It’s my pension By Helen Klein http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_jacobsvsadolphe_2010_08_27.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_jacobsvsadolphe_2010_08_27.html Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:00:32 EDT COUNCIL DISTRICT 33: Will somebody please take Steve Levin’s petitions? By Aaron Short http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_levinchase_2010_07_23_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_levinchase_2010_07_23_bk.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:08:54 EDT BROOKLYN: Kruger mum over supporter’s arrest By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_krugerscam_2010_07_02_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_krugerscam_2010_07_02_bk.html Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:00:31 EDT COUNCIL DISTRICT 45: 800 signtures is not enough By Helen Klein http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_kendallbounced_2010_08_06_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_kendallbounced_2010_08_06_bk.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:09:04 EDT BROOKLYN: Powell outage! Candidate Kevin owes the taxman $600,000 — and blames his opponent By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_powellwoes_2010_08_13_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_powellwoes_2010_08_13_bk.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT BROOKLYN: City jail to Marty: Get your own workers! By Stephen Brown http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_chainganggone_2010_08_27_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_chainganggone_2010_08_27_bk.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:19:21 EDT BROOKLYN: Oy vey! Jews and non-Jews plenty mad over McMahon’s ‘Jewish money’ gaffe By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/21/02_21_mcmahonvsadl_2010_08_06_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/21/02_21_mcmahonvsadl_2010_08_06_bk.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:17:34 EDT BROOKLYN: Bernie Catcher, Dem power broker, 70 By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_catcherobit_2010_08_27_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_catcherobit_2010_08_27_bk.html Sun, 4 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT Hynes decides against charging firefighter in Salty Dog brawl By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_saltydogcharges_2010_07_09_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_saltydogcharges_2010_07_09_bk.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:04:01 EDT BROOKLYN: Rhoda: I’ll step down after one more term By Helen Klein http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_jacobsprimary_2010_08_13_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_jacobsprimary_2010_08_13_bk.html Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT Mosque-arade! Local pols don’t say much on controversial project http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_mosquepols_2010_07_09_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_mosquepols_2010_07_09_bk.html Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT Marty’s plan is madness! By Mendy Sontag http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_opedanti_2010_07_09_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_opedanti_2010_07_09_bk.html Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT Plan would bring new life By Dick Zigun http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_opedpro_2010_07_09_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_opedpro_2010_07_09_bk.html Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:18:25 EDT BROOKLYN: Sen. Kruger speaks: Sell my services to donors? Me? By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_krugerspeaks_2010_07_09_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_krugerspeaks_2010_07_09_bk.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT BROOKLYN: Parker refuses to debate! By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_parkernoshow_2010_08_27.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_parkernoshow_2010_08_27.html Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:18:25 EDT BROOKLYN: Kruger’s campaign expenses reveal a really fancy bathroom By Thomas Tracy http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_krugersidebar_2010_07_09_bk.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_tt_krugersidebar_2010_07_09_bk.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT COUNCIL DISTRICT 19: Halloran in ticket agent altercation By Nathan Duke http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_halloran_parking_agent.htmlhttp://www.boropolitics.com/stories/2/20/02_20_0628_halloran_parking_agent.html