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Kid conundrum! 39th candidates school CFB over Voter Guide muck-up
Courier-Life
Council District 39: Here’s a quick question for you: How many candidates in the race for the 39th City Council District have children in city public schools? Comments (1).
Gentile, Capano trade barbs in Dyker Heights
Courier-Life
Council District 43: While not exactly Lincoln-Douglass, the recent debate between Democrat incumbent City Councilmember Vincent (The Little Giant) Gentile and Republican Bob (The Grocer) Capano provided entertaining theater and ripe political discourse. Comment.
New legislation takes aim at stalled construction sites
Courier-Life
Brooklyn: Faced with an increase in stalled construction projects -- which often turn into neighborhood eyesores -- the City Council has passed legislation whose goal is to encourage developers to keep up their properties. Comment.
Atlantic Yards critic turns conciliatory
Courier-Life
Brooklyn: In something of an about-face, Assemblymember Hakeem Jeffries last week praised the Atlantic Yards project as “a major economic development venture that is vital to the economy and the future of Brooklyn.” Comments (1).
City Planning sets stage for council’s Broadway Triangle vote
Courier-Life
Council District 33: After weeks of deliberations, the City Planning Commission swiftly approved a rezoning plan for the Broadway Triangle, a 31-acre industrial site in South Williamsburg, by a vote of 12-1-1, setting the stage for the City Council to take up the issue in a public hearing within 50 days. Comments (3).
Bloomberg rally erupts around Lander
Courier-Life
Council District 39: Even though he’s already won the Democratic primary for the 39th District, City Council candidate Brad Lander is still learning a thing or two about “the game” -- especially the unwritten truth that any event, no matter how important or benign, could turn into a political rally. Comments (1).
Brooklyn politics: Focusing on the future
Courier-Life
Brooklyn: Councilman David Yassky ponders his “second act” and local electeds welcome a future political powerhouse into the world. Read on for more! Comment.
Liu wants education, development reform
TimesLedger Newspapers
Comptroller: City Councilman John Liu (D-Flushing) said he plans to implement reforms to the city comptroller’s office within his first six months in office should he defeat Republican Joseph Mendola in the Nov. 3 election. Comments (1).
Join our editorial board as it grills three Council hopefuls — live!
The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 39: What other newspaper lets you into the boardroom when we grill three candidates for City Council who are seeking our endorsement? With video … Comment.
Council bill to turn stalled construction sites into safe ones
Courier-Life
Brooklyn: Standing before a backdrop of a featureless boarded-up vacant Williamsburg lot where construction has ceased for several months, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and six Council members introduced a new bill earlier this week that will allow developers to restart stalled construction sites if they agree to increased safety standards. Comment.
Brooklyn senator backs Koo in race for Liu’s seat
TimesLedger Newspapers
Council District 20: Flushing businessman Peter Koo picked up a prominent Republican endorsement from state Sen. Marty Golden (R-Brooklyn) Sunday, reinforcing his troupe of supporters against Democratic candidate Yen Chou. Comments (5).
The calm before the storm: Gentile and Capano chummy in first debate
Courier-Life
Council District 43: With general good humor, 43rd Councilmanic District candidate Bob Capano and City Council incumbent Vincent Gentile conducted their first debate hosted by the Bay Ridge Real Estate Board. Comment.
There’s a Republican in the Food Co-op!
The Brooklyn Paper
Politicrasher: Joe Nardiello is a different kind of Republican, but on a few issues, he’s not different enough. Comment.
