Over the weekend, five of the Democratic party candidates for NYC Mayor spent the night in public housing in Harlem at the request of Al Sharpton. They included Christine Quinn, Bill DelBlasio, Anthony Weiner, Bill Thomspon, and John Liu.Democratic candidates Christine Quinn, Anthony Weiner, Bill de Blasio, William Thompson Jr. and John Liu spend 12 hours with a host family at the Lincoln Center
Showing posts with label NYS politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYS politics. Show all posts
Monday, 22 July 2013
Friday, 18 January 2013
New York's SAFE Act Needs Fine Tuning
Posted on 07:25 by Unknown
Despite the swift bipartisan action in New York to amend the state's firearms laws to address high capacity ammunition holders, types of illegal firearms, and providing mental health services and exclusions from firearms ownership as well as periodic licensing for lawful owners, the state legislature did goof on one aspect of the law.
As written, it would appear to make firearms owned and
As written, it would appear to make firearms owned and
Posted in 2d Amendment, Andrew Cuomo, gun control, law enforcement, New York, NYS politics
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Tuesday, 15 January 2013
New York Set To Adopt Stronger Gun and Mental Health Regulations: UPDATE: Gov. Cuomo Signing Tonight
Posted on 06:45 by Unknown
The NYS State Senate passed their gun control/mental health comprehensive bill yesterday, and the Assembly is set to pass it today. Gov. Cuomo will probably sign before the end of the week (there's a 3-day waiting period unless a message of necessity is attached).
So, what does the bill include? The bill summary holds the key.
Ammunition limits:
The bill will cap magazine/clip size at 10 -
So, what does the bill include? The bill summary holds the key.
Ammunition limits:
The bill will cap magazine/clip size at 10 -
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
The Harassment Scandal That Threatens To Take Down NYS Democratic Leadership
Posted on 09:00 by Unknown
Over the past couple of weeks, a growing scandal in the New York State Assembly has meant that Assemblyman Vito Lopez lost his chairmanship of the powerful Housing Committee over revelations that he harassed multiple women over a period of years. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver stripped Lopez of his chairmanship, but then it was revealed that Silver authorized the payment of a $100k settlement to
Monday, 20 August 2012
Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement Gains Key Approval
Posted on 09:15 by Unknown
Despite concerns that the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council was violating state law, or at least stretching the notice requirements so as to allow a vote on the Tappan Zee replacement project without giving proper notice, the Council did hold its emergency meeting today.
Backed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Council unanimously approved the project, even though there's still
Backed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Council unanimously approved the project, even though there's still
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Recapping the New York Primaries
Posted on 06:45 by Unknown
Once again, the incumbents in New York managed to hold the day. But before I tackle the Charles Rangel v. Adriano Espaillat race, there's a few other races of note to run through.
Statewide, there was but one race. It was for the GOP nomination to run against Kristen Gillibrand for the US Senate. Wendy Long, a New York City lawyer, handily defeated Rep. Bob Turner and Nassau County Controller
Statewide, there was but one race. It was for the GOP nomination to run against Kristen Gillibrand for the US Senate. Wendy Long, a New York City lawyer, handily defeated Rep. Bob Turner and Nassau County Controller
Monday, 18 June 2012
The Rebuilding of Ground Zero, Part 165
Posted on 08:15 by Unknown
There's been little movement on the resumption of construction of the National 9/11 Museum, despite a visit from President Obama last week and the principal politicians and bureaucrats involved in the museum and memorial process all present at the same time.
New York and New Jersey Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie have called on the National Park Service to get involved in the memorial
New York and New Jersey Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie have called on the National Park Service to get involved in the memorial
Monday, 14 May 2012
Pedro Espada Found Guilty On Multiple Fraud and Theft Counts
Posted on 10:15 by Unknown
After spending the better part of two weeks deliberating without a verdict and various reports indicating that there was a possibility of a hung jury, the jury came back with a verdict on four of the counts against ex-Democrat ex-State Senator Pedro Espada Jr.
The jury found him guilty of theft and fraud relating to charges incurred by Soundview Healthcare Network, a charitable health care
The jury found him guilty of theft and fraud relating to charges incurred by Soundview Healthcare Network, a charitable health care
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