The Most Competitive Democraties Ever...
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Anthony Bialy in
Erie County, Kook Left, NY State Government, The Skyway on
03 7th, 2010 |
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Expanding the Best Picture Oscar field to 10 entrants may water down the field. But some competitions feature a plethora of worthwhile candidates. Take trying to pick the Best New York State Democrat. The academy that’s in charge of issuing the Democraties ™ would have to permit a similarly...
Welcome To Buffalo, A Miserable, Dying C...
Maybe that’s what the signs should say because once again, Buffalo has made Forbes’ Top Ten Most Miserable Cities list. Buffalo came in ranking at #8, unchanged from last year. Buffalo has also been ranked one of the fastest dying cities in the country, too.
While I am sure some would argue...
A Potential Ethics Problem For Cuomo...
Lately, it seems as though most are taking it for granted that Andrew Cuomo will run for governor, and win. The polls all point to Cuomo easily defeating any challenger. But, Bloomberg News reports that there may be some issues in Cuomo’s closet.
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s campaign...
New Jersey ‘09 = New York ‘1...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Campaign 2009, Campaign 2010, Commentary, Economy, NY State Government, News, State Legislature, corruption on
11 9th, 2009 |
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New Jersey and New York are similar neighbors. For one, both are homes to NFL venues. Of course, the Garden State hosts two teams, even if they’re equipped with out-of-state license plates, while the Empire State has one, as long as the Bills count as a pro squad. The resemblance goes beyond...
Backing Down from the War We Can’t Los...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Commentary, Federal Government, House of Representatives, News, The Skyway, U.S. Senate, White House on
10 12th, 2009 |
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The Commander-in-chief’s Nobel Peace Prize aside, there’s a war to win. Regrettably, some of our representatives aren’t eager to back the crucial effort in Afghanistan at a critical time. General Stanley McChrystal’s call for 40,000 more troops is being met with opposition...
New York’s Medicaid Help Isn’t Helpi...
There’s a gigantic difference between charity and cushiness. It’s admirable to reach out and help those in dire straits who have money for nothing. At the same time, it’s easy for recipients to get addicted to public support. That’s especially so if they can get better health coverage from the...
Thoughts on The Republicans Retaking The...
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Matt in
NY State Government on
06 8th, 2009 |
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When I heard the news on the radio earlier today, I have to admit I was actually quite conflicted.
The State Senate was rocked today when two Democratic renegade senators broke from the party ranks and joined a surprise — and successful — move by Republicans to retake control of the 62-member...
Albany’s Rotten Apples…...
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Matt in
NY State Government on
06 3rd, 2009 |
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…happen to be mostly Democrats.
As Brooklyn Sen. Kevin Parker joins the growing list of indicted state lawmakers, it’s time to face a disturbing fact.
The vast majority of Albany’s crime wave can be traced to one group: New York City Democrats.
Of the 18 elected officials in state government...
Not Rangel’s Finest Moment...
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Matt in
House of Representatives on
03 9th, 2009 |
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Joe Bruno Indicted...
I am not going to play the partisan game where when an official in your party is indicted you ramble on and on about how an indictment is not a conviction, but when someone not in your party is indicted you treat it like a the accused has already been found guilty. When any elected official is accused...
More of Charles Rangel’s Corruptio...
It really never ends with this guy.
Representative Charles B. Rangel’s legal team is reviewing his tax records to determine whether the congressman received a homestead exemption on a house he owned in Washington while living in several rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.
The situation is...
A-144: Sam Hoyt Avoids Punishment For Af...
Looks like Sam Hoyt has been given a virtual pass from his buddies in the Assembly:
Assemblyman Sam Hoyt escaped the most serious punishment by his Assembly colleagues for his extramarital affair with an intern, but college interns have been banned from his Albany and Buffalo offices.
The ban, announced...
Pressure Mounts For Rangel To Step Aside...
Nancy Pelosi may be publicly supporting Charlie Rangel by saying she won’t ask him to step aside, but the New York Post says sources tell them that privately, Pelosi is urging Rangel to step aside.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday privately pushed Rep. Charlie Rangel to give up his chairmanship...
Rangel Mangles Facts In His Ethics Case...
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Matt in
House of Representatives on
09 14th, 2008 |
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Isn’t it great that Nancy Pelosi, who promised to lead the most open, honest and ethical Congress in history, won’t strip Charlie Rangel of his chairmanship?
Even when Rep. Charles Rangel tries to explain how he got into his tax mess, he mangles the facts so much it’s easy to see how...
California Attorney General Considers in...
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Matt in
U.S. Senate on
08 21st, 2008 |
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Reuters reports that California’s attorney general is considering a request to investigate Senator Charles Schumer over the IndyMac bank collapse.
California’s attorney general is reviewing a request by former employees of IndyMac Bancorp Inc (IDMC.PK) to investigate whether a New York senator...
NY-26: Wojtaszek Calls On Jon Powers To ...
Today, Henry Wojtaszek, the Niagara County Republican Committee Chairman called on Jon Powers to return contributions from Congressman Charlie Rangel, who was recently revealed to have received sweetheart rent deals and accused of violating campaign finance laws. Rangel has donated $9,000 to Powers,...