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Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009

Bronx newspapers endorse Thompson, Katz, deBlasio

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Mayor: The Bronx Times and Bronx Times-Reporter today endorsed William Thompson for the Democratic nomination for Mayor, Melinda Katz for Comptroller, and Bill deBlasio for Public Advocate. Comments (1).

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2009

Bloomberg’s plan for swine flu includes vaccine, open schools

for TimesLedger Newspapers
Mayor: Mayor Michael Bloomberg and key administration members Tuesday rolled out the city’s battle plan against a probable H1N1 flu outbreak that includes keeping schools open but the mayor said it was uncertain when a new flu vaccine would be available. Comment.

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2009

Cassino heads east

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 11: Tony Perez Cassino sleeps in Riverdale. But the 11th Council District candidate is headed east. Cassino recently opened a campaign office on Gun Hill Road. He plans to woo, then represent, the residents of Norwood, Wakefield, Woodlawn and Bedford Park. Comment.

Evaluating the Bronx incumbents

Bronx Times-Reporter
The Bronx: Thanks to the 2008 term limits amendment, eight City Council incumbents from the Bronx are up for re-election. Four are opposed by at least one legitimate primary candidate. Who are the incumbents? Let’s check the City Hall legislation rolls. Comment.

11th Council District clunkers

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 11: 11th Council District incumbent Oliver Koppell drives a red ‘93 Ford Probe. 11th Council District candidate Tony Perez Cassino drives a red ‘90 Nissan 240SX. Comment.
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