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Political RoundUp, July 10: World Cup Ticker-Tape Parade, Herman Badillo Post Office

Political RoundUp, July 10: World Cup Ticker-Tape Parade, Herman Badillo Post Office

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Ticker-Tape Parade At approximately 11:00 AM Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio attend the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Ticker-Tape Parade in Lower Manhattan. Congress Names Morrisania Post Office In Honor of Herman Badillo On […]

by · July 10, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government
Bronx Family Court Judge Fiordaliza Rodriguez Feted

Bronx Family Court Judge Fiordaliza Rodriguez Feted

Dinner Held at Bronx YMCA for 1st Dominican Family Court Judge Hon. Fiordaliza A. Rodriguez Recently, a congratulatory dinner was held at the Bronx YMCA for Hon. Fiordaliza A. Rodriguez, who was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to a […]

A.P.: NYC to eliminate bail for non-violent suspects

A.P.: NYC to eliminate bail for non-violent suspects

The AP’s Jake Pearson reports “NYC to eliminate bail for non-violent suspects” “Thousands of New Yorkers accused of low-level or non-violent crimes won’t face the prospect of raising cash for bail under a plan that seeks to keep such suspects […]

by · July 8, 2015 · Crime, Government
Political RoundUp, July 8 – Abrazo Dominicano

Political RoundUp, July 8 – Abrazo Dominicano

Day Planner: For the second day in a row, Governor Cuomo is in New York City. Serrano Urges Obama To Take Federal Action On Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Rep. Serrano reiterated the need for congressional action to extend Chapter 9 bankruptcy protections to Puerto […]

by · July 8, 2015 · Government, News
Governor Andrew Cuomo, son of Governor Mario Cuomo

“Enough Is Enough” Legislation Set For Cuomo Signature

Governor Cuomo is in New York City to sign his signature “Enough is Enough” Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College Campuses. The bill signing takes place at 12 noon at the New York University School of Law.  Last year, […]

Silvercup Studios North to open next year in the Bronx

Silvercup Studios North to open next year in the Bronx

Lights, Camera, Action in the Bronx! Silvercup Studios expanding with a new Bronx film and television production facility; $35M project brings hundreds of well-paying jobs To meet the growing needs of New York’s booming film and television production industry, Silvercup […]

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Automatic Voter Registration Seen As 2016 Issue

The Huffington Post is reporting that iVote, a voting rights group is making automatic voter registration its centerpiece election reform proposal for 2016. Hillary Clinton has already embraced the idea and in March, Oregon became the first state in the nation to enact […]

‘Fort Drum Loophole’ Closed In Crack Down on Lenders Who Prey on Military Personnel

‘Fort Drum Loophole’ Closed In Crack Down on Lenders Who Prey on Military Personnel

Omni Military Lending Agrees to Stop Making Loans In Excess of New York’s Interest Rate Caps Today, New York State launched a crackdown on high-interest loans made to military personnel by closing the “Fort Drum Loophole.” That loophole – predicated on a […]

Happy Independence Day from Mayor de Blasio

Happy Independence Day from Mayor de Blasio

 In an email statement to New Yorkers, Mayor Bill de Blasio touted his administration’s progress in the fight against inequality as reason to celebrate The 4th of July. And he asked New Yorkers to share a holiday graphic depicting a […]

Rent Guidelines Board Votes Rent Freeze

Rent Guidelines Board Votes Rent Freeze

On Monday night, history was made when the Rent Guidelines Board voted for a rent freeze for the first time in NYC, a decision that will affect 1 million rent-stabilized residents in the city. The board voted against any increase on one-year […]

by · June 30, 2015 · Government, Housing
BREAKING NEWS: 1 NY Prison Escapee Dead, 1 Still On The Run

BREAKING NEWS: 1 NY Prison Escapee Dead, 1 Still On The Run

Earlier this evening, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo gave an update on the search for escaped inmates Richard Matt (pictured below) and David Sweat in Malone, New York. Governor Cuomo briefed the media this evening that at approximately 3:45 p.m. today, […]

Scandal-Plagued Leglislative Session Ends With A Whimper

Scandal-Plagued Leglislative Session Ends With A Whimper

The Legislature Failed To Do Enough To Overcome A Scandal-Plagued Session That Will Be Remembered For The Wrong Reasons The 2015 legislative session ends with too many lawmakers leaving Albany with a feeling of relief, rather than a sense of accomplishment. […]

by · June 26, 2015 · Government, Op Ed
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Cuomo, Legislature Reach Agreement on Rent Laws, 421a But Not MMA

In an email to supporters, Governor Andrew Cuomo described his end-of-session agreement with legislative leaders that addresses many of the important issues facing New York. Cuomo referred to his bold vision for New York: “one that promised to expand opportunity, […]

Bronx Officials React To SCOTUS Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage In All 50 States

Bronx Officials React To SCOTUS Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage In All 50 States

It was around 1o o’clock Friday morning when the United States Supreme Court handed down its landmark 5-4 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 States and territories under the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment to the United […]

by · June 26, 2015 · Government, LGBT Issues, News

Cuomo will get the power to preside at weddings

In a last, last minute development, Governor Andrew Cuomo has requested the power to marry people. People familiar with his push note that Cuomo has received several requests to solemnize gay weddings since 2011, when he signed a law legalizing […]

by · June 25, 2015 · Government, Law, LGBT Issues, News