Category Archives: Government & Politics

Mayor Bloomberg and Fernando Ferrer’s Baile Latino

By Maurice Pinzon A recent poll indicated that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s overall job approval rating hit 50 percent for the first time in two years. But the same poll suggested that Mayor Bloomberg had significantly less support from Latinos … Continue reading

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Mayor Bloomberg Opposes Parks Permit for Protesters

By Maurice Pinzon Yesterday, at the 2nd Annual Citywide Choral Festival, about 200 people gathered in Bryant Park on 42nd Street to hear an announcement about New York City school arts programs. During a question and answer session, Mayor Michael … Continue reading

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Comptroller Thompson Raises Questions About West Side Development Plan

By Maurice Pinzon Today New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. questioned whether the construction of a New York Jets stadium and commercial development on the West Side of Manhattan would provide as much revenue for the City as … Continue reading

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