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Monday, Feb. 15, 2010

It’s Presidents’ Day, people! Here’s our tribute to Martin Van Buren

for The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: Sure, everyone else is remembering the “big” presidents — Washington, Lincoln, Taft — but we at The Brooklyn Paper hit the streets to see if anyone remembers Van Buren (you know, the Little Magician). With video … Comment.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

‘State’ of the union? McMahon likes speech, but still hates Obamacare

for The Brooklyn Paper
McMahon on Line 1: President Obama called on congressional Democrats to pass a health care bill now, rather than fearfully “head for the hills” — but freshman Rep. Mike McMahon is so far up the mountain that he risks a nose bleed! Comments (1).

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010

‘Golden’ boy! Upstart grad student to take on Sen. Marty

The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: The young guns are coming in to try and devour the “bad apples” rotting in Albany, and for one man, Bay Ridge’s longtime Republican state Sen. Marty Golden is the sourest of them all. Comment.

Friday, Jan. 22, 2010

Harold Ford in Brooklyn — kissing Vito’s ring!

The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: The path to the Senate obviously goes through the stomach of Assemblyman Vito Lopez. Comment.

Hikind plays pivotal role in Borough Park council race

Courier-Life
Council District 44: The upcoming special election to succeed Simcha Felder for the 44th District City Council seat is shaping up as a political version of David versus Goliath, according to Hassidic and Orthodox Jewish political pundits in Borough Park. Comments (1).

Dem Boss takes Ford on a test drive

Courier-Life
Brooklyn: He ain’t ‘da boss for nothing. Comment.

Parker could face same fate as Monserrate

Courier-Life
Brooklyn: If State Senator Kevin Parker (D-Flatbush, Midwood) is wondering what will happen once the criminal charges against him are adjudicated, all he has to do is look at fellow Senator Hiram Monserrate. Comment.

Brooklyn borough president setting sights on banks too

Courier-Life
Brooklyn Borough President: Barack Obama’s not the only president who’s getting tough on banks. Comment.

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010

Brooklyn delegation gets juice in city council -- Recchia named Finance Chair

Courier-Life
Brooklyn: It was Christmas in January at City Hall and, as first reported by this paper, Coney Island City Councilmember Domenic Recchia received the biggest present. Comment.

Sen. Sampson goes to war against Fry Guys and Hamburglars

Courier-Life
Brooklyn: An ongoing push to have a notorious 24-hour McDonald’s restaurant in Canarsie closed at night was given new life last week when State Senator and Democratic Conference Leader John Sampson joined the anti-fry fray against real-life hamburglars. Comment.

Giving their pitch: Republican Gubernatorial candidates address Bklyn GOP

Courier-Life
Brooklyn: Two of the leading Republican candidates hoping to unseat Governor David Paterson brought their platform of reducing spending and lowering taxes to Brooklyn GOPers last week during a packed meeting held at the Bay Ridge Manor. Comment.

Lachman considers running for 44th City Council District

Courier-Life
Council District 44: A blast from the past could be throwing his hat in the ring in the 44th District City Council special election. Comment.
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