Category Archives: Government & Politics

Populism Gets a Hearing in New York City

Posted on February 20, 2004 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Yesterday, as Massachusetts Senator John Kerry was being endorsed by the AFL-CIO in Washington, D.C., Senator John Edwards ”” his only apparent rival for the Democratic nomination ”” was in New York, criticizing President Bush. Senator Edwards … Continue reading →

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A Resistance Mounts to Ratner’s Brooklyn Project

Posted on February 18, 2004 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Brooklyn residents held a news conference today to announce their opposition to Bruce Ratner’s proposed development in Brooklyn, a project purportedly anchored by a basketball arena for the Nets. In addition, tenants, homeowners, and business and property … Continue reading →

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Say Goodbye to the Middle Class

Posted on February 3, 2004 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced today that private developers would invest $175 million for a facility to be built at the site of the former Flushing Airport in Queens. According to a statement from the Mayor’s Office, … Continue reading →

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