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Friday, Aug. 21, 2009

Sparks fly over Willets Point eminent domain at public advocate TV debate

TimesLedger Newspapers
Public Advocate: Hundred-watt personalities clashed under the studio lights as the city’s four Democratic public advocate candidates faced off at a televised debate last week. Comment.

33rd District Candidate Profile: Doug Biviano

Courier-Life
Council District 33: As primary day approaches, Courier Life will be providing our readers with insightful interviews of the candidates for the 33rd District, which covers Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Boreum Hill, Greenpoint, Vinegar Hill and parts of Park Slope. Our web series begins with Doug Biviano. Comment.

Katz touts résumé in comptroller race

TimesLedger Newspapers
Comptroller: City Councilwoman Melinda Katz (D-Forest Hills) says she is the no-nonsense candidate for city comptroller, and when asked what separates her from the other candidates in the four-way Democratic primary, that attitude comes through. Comment.

Brooklyn Politics: Everybody’s taking a side

Courier-Life
Brooklyn: Each week, Courier Life provides our readers with a saucy mix of political tidbits about borough legislators and those vying to be our borough legislators. This week is no different with candidates not only solidifying their position on the ballot, but in the hearts and minds of voters. Enjoy! Comment.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

Simongate! City Council candidate’s law office comprimised

Courier-Life
Council District 33: It’s not Watergate, but when it comes to the hotly contested fight for the 33rd Council District, you never know. Comments (1).

Transit debate engages Park Slope crowd

Courier-Life
Council District 39: What is the best way to get from Point A to Point B? Comments (1).

In the 33rd district, six candidates speak on Brooklyn Bridge Park

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 33: Brooklyn Bridge Park is being built — no, really — so now it’s time for the candidates for the City Council seat that includes the park to explain how it will be maintained for years to come. Comment.

GOP candidate has a criminal past — and present, say cops

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 39: One Republican City Council candidate is NOT running on his record — his criminal record, that is. Comments (1).

Proxy battle in 34th District as Reyna fights Vito’s ghost over B’way Triangle

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 34: The incumbent, a former protege of Democratic Party boss Vito Lopez, is making the Broadway Triangle rezoning a big issue in her race for re-election — even though the project is in the next district. Comments (1).

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009

Our 39th District debate is online — now!

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 39: Who needs Tivo? The Brooklyn Paper and Brooklyn Independent Television’s exciting debate featuring the five men who hope to succeed Bill DeBlasio can be viewed just by clicking here. With video … Comments (5).

Weiner’s health care town hall draws cheers and jeers

Courier-Life
Brooklyn: Claims of moving toward Communism and taxes paying illegal immigrants’ medical bills were heard, but last week’s town hall meeting on establishing a National Health Care (NHC) system proved tame compared to similar meetings around the country. Comment.

Watch our 33rd district debate now — or whenever! It’s online all the time!

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 33: There’s no need for Tivo! You can watch candidates for the 33rd Council District — currently occupied by David Yassky — debate right here, right now! With video … Comment.

Mr. Smith goes to...jail? Republican candidate hit with sex abuse charges

for Courier-Life
Council District 39: City Council hopeful George Smith hasn’t even begun the policial career he’s vying for and he’s already been slapped with sexual harassment charges. Comments (2).

And baby makes four! Candidate Skaller has a new constituent to feed

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 39: In the heat of the campaign to succeed City Councilman Bill DeBlasio, candidate Josh Skaller’s wife Kelly gave birth to the couple’s second child, a daughter named Selah, at New York Methodist Hospital on Aug. 7. Comment.

Monday, Aug. 17, 2009

Two candidates, one subway entrance, one issue

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 39: One candidate announced in advance that he’d show up this morning — the other just showed up. Isn’t this subway system big enough for the both of them? Comments (1).

Friday, Aug. 14, 2009

Heyer: Fight MTA booth closings on Monday

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 39: City Council candidate John Heyer has found an issue that he hopes to ride all the way to office. Comment.
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