Category Archives: Government & Politics

Arrests for Graffiti Decrease, Except for Graffiti Artist in the Spotlight

By Maurice Pinzon New York City Council member James S. Oddo yesterday sent a letter to presidential candidate Howard Dean, attributing the recent arrest of a graffiti artist to the publicity generated after Governor Dean used the artist’s work as … Continue reading

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The Transformation of New York Graffiti

By Maurice Pinzon At last week’s political rally in Bryant Park in Manhattan, Democratic presidential candidate Dr. Howard Dean used as a backdrop for his talk to supporters an ersatz graffiti-covered wall. New York Council Member James S. Oddo, a … Continue reading

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Bloomberg and Miller Defend City’s Interests Differently

By Maurice Pinzon Mayor Michael Bloomberg, surrounded by Dominican community leaders just minutes before the Dominican Day Parade was to begin, spoke with reporters and insisted the State agreement on bond refinancing should be honored. After Mayor Bloomberg threatened to … Continue reading

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