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T.A. Candidate Survey BlogThe Big PictureWith only 5 days left before the primary, things are getting ever more local as candidates fights for each and every potential vote in their neighborhoods. Seriously, fights are breaking out: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/brawlforthehall/2009/09/another-actual-...
Submitted by peter on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 13:49.
Political Endorsements: Do They Really Matter?It seems that not a day goes by without a politician’s campaign releasing a slate of "groundbreaking" endorsements. The location is usually the steps of City Hall, with plenty of smiling faces holding colorful signs saying “I support Bob.” There is typically a lot of fanfare surrounding these endorsements and if you’re like many folks, you’ve probably wondered at one time or another if these endorsements matter, i.e., do they help the endorsee get elected?
Submitted by peter on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 11:03.
Press weighs in on District 33 and 25 DebatesStreetsblog NYC The District 33 Transpo Debate: Can They Top Yassky on Livable Streets? Preview: District 33 Transpo Smackdown Highlights From TA’s District 25 Candidate Debate
Submitted by lindsey on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 17:01.
City Council District 33 Debate Highlights
Last night's District 33 debate, in Brooklyn's Automotive High School, was a hit. In an auditorium decked with irony, the candidates engaged in a lively discussion. Paul Steely White (T.A.'s ED) and Ward Dennis (CB1 and Neighbors Allied for Good Growth) officiated.
Submitted by lindsey on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 11:37.
Tonight! City Council District 33 DebateResidents of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Dumbo, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill & Park Slope! Tonight! Hear District 33 candidates sound off on how they'll work to make your streets safer to cross, nicer to bike on, improve your local air quality, and reduce traffic as a City Council member. District 33 City Council Debate
Submitted by lindsey on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 11:01.
Focus on the Public AdvocateEveryone seemed to enjoy last week's review of the wide world of Comptroller responses so much, that we decided this week to take a closer look at the Public Advocate's race.
Submitted by peter on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 17:33.
Sears vs. Kalathara vs. Dromm [VIDEO LIVE!]Tuesday night's District 25 Debate, the 2nd in TA's candidate forum series, was a huge success. Over fifty residents packed the room at the Queens Diversity Center and candidates entertained the crowd with a lively discussion on bike lanes, traffic safety, congestion pricing and sidewalk vendors. Joel Kuszai and Bill Marsh, faculty at CUNY-Queensborough CC and founders of the Factory School learning & production collective, filmed the entire debate. Thank you Joel and Bill! Below are the videos, organized by question.
Submitted by lindsey on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 15:28.
Focus on the ComptrollerToday’s post focuses on the Comptroller—the City's Chief Financial Officer. The Comptroller's primary responsibility is to ensure the financial health of New York City. To do so, he or she certifies the City Budget, approves all City Contracts, audits City agencies and invests the City's pension funds. The Comptroller also makes recommendations on City programs and operations, as well as fiscal policies and transactions.
Submitted by peter on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 13:26.
Three Good Reasons to Vote (Part 3)Because you want smart, responsible and law-abiding citizens in office Your elected officials are charged with representing you—even if you didn’t vote for them. Public officials should be law-abiding citizens that respect the views and beliefs of their constituents.
Submitted by peter on Tue, 08/25/2009 - 15:51.
Three Good Reasons to Vote (Part 2)Because they're your employee and accountant. Especially this year, everybody’s careful with their cash--and that shouldn't be limited to what we spend at home. In 2007, New Yorkers' median income was $48K. That salary translates into about $3,000 of personal income tax paid to New York State and about $1,400 paid to New York City. That’s a lot of money!
Submitted by peter on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 10:16.
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