This is a weird–and potentially transforming–election cycle. Several Board of Education members are packing it in, it appears, including Republicans Joe Larcheveque and Annette Segarra-Negron, and now, according to Democratic political operatives Rafael Fonseca. But, GOP sources say, Larcheveque is now on the fence.
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Crescent Crossings Brightens The East Side, Location Of Notorious Former Federal Housing Project
July 19th, 2017 · 21 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, Development and Zoning, News and Events
City Councilwoman Mary McBride-Lee remembers when Martin Luther King Drive on the East Side was a war zone of gunfire, drug gangs, crime and grime and despair for public housing residents of the 1,000-unit Father Panik Village, the sanctuary of Waltersville School where she has taught for 35 years beckoning the children of the tenement-style projects. […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Denese Taylor-Moye·Joe Ganim·Kim Staley·Mary McBride-Lee·Tom Bucci·Tom Gill
Pereira Backing Incumbent Challengers For City Council In Upper East Side
July 18th, 2017 · 34 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
One week from the Democratic Town Committee endorsement, 138th District Leader Maria Pereira is throwing her support behind Timothy Bassey and Michele Small to oppose Upper East Side incumbents Anthony Paoletto and Nessah Smith in a September primary.
Tags: Anthony Paoletto·Bill Finch·Charlie Stallworth·James Morton·Joe Ganim·Maria Pereira·Mario Testa·Michele Small·Nessah Smith·Testo's Restaurant·Timothy Bassey
Tangible Economics Of Steelpointe Harbor “Enlivening The Waterfront”
July 17th, 2017 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning
What’s the economic impact of Steelpointe Harbor, the redevelopment of the East Side with Bass Pro Shops as the anchor tenant? It’s been a long elusive question that has never been fully rolled out publicly by city officials, perhaps because city-controlled parcels were acquired by the developer in stages. As progress continues OIB reached out […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Joe Ganim·Lenny Paoletta·Robert Christoph Jr.·Robert Christoph Sr.·Steelpointe Harbor·Tom Gill
Veteran City Council Member Castillo And Education Activist Join Forces For District Run
July 14th, 2017 · 30 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Education, News and Events
Incumbent city councilman from the 136th District Alfredo Castillo has paired up with community activist Maria Zambrano Viggiano to represent the East Side and Hollow neighborhoods. The other councilman for the district Jose Casco says he plans to seek reelection and is searching for a campaign partner that would set up a September Democratic primary.
Tags: Alfredo Castillo·Chris Rosario·Jose Casco·Maria Zambrano·Max Medina·Testo's Restaurant
Fore! Council Candidates Tee It Up At 19th Hole, Young Dems Issue First Endorsements
July 12th, 2017 · 44 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, News and Events
City Council races are gearing up across the city for expected Democratic primaries in September. Two young newcomers Kyle Langan and Marcus Brown had a fundraiser Tuesday night at the 19th Hole on Brooklawn Avenue in their quest to represent the West Side 132nd District. Incumbent councilman for the district John Olson is not seeking […]
Tags: Evette Brantley·John Olson·Kyle Langan·M. Evette Brantley·Marcus Brown·Pete Spain·Rolanda Smith·Testo's Restaurant
Male Shot At Captain’s Cove
July 12th, 2017 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Law Enforcement, News and Events
A male was shot near the boardwalk and parking lot of Captain’s Cove Seaport Tuesday night, according to police. Steve Krauchick of Doing It Local, who shares a video above, reports that witnesses heard at least six shots. The victim was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries.
Larcheveque Bows Out, Republicans Endorse Candidates For School Board
July 21st, 2017 · 26 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education, News and Events
Board of Education Chair Joe Larcheveque Thursday night rejected pleas from Republican Party operatives to seek another four-year term at the GOP convention in which candidates for school board, city sheriff and City Council were endorsed. Citing family commitments and frustration with school board dysfunction, Larcheveque opted out.
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Tags: Enrique Torres·Joe Larcheveque·Mike Garrett·Testo's Restaurant