How much has the city’s termination of former Personnel Director Ralph Jacobs cost taxpayers so far? Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez wants to know. (Me
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Biden, Dodd, Jimmy Show, Plus: Love In Liberia And P&Z Gaga
5 p.m. update: If you saw a throng hanging out this afternoon at the commuter lot on Jefferson Street, the artery that runs along the
Read moreJim Himes Visits Pol Pod, Plus: Hanging Out At Épernay And Waiting For Moses
Congressman Jim Himes touched base with OIB on Friday to chat about a variety of subjects including Joe Biden’s campaign visit for him on Monday, stimulus spending,
Read moreHail To The Chief, Plus: Rell Stumps For Russo
Well, that was a fine farewell for former Police Chief Bryan Norwood who resigned to take the top job in Richmond, Virginia. Saying sayonara to
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Friday afternoon I spoke to the He-Man-Women-Haters Club, better known as M.A.L.E.S. (Male Active Lively Energetic Seniors). Think Grumpy Old Men with civics savvy. These
Read moreDebate Polls: Crunching The Numbers; Shays And Himes On Rescue Vote
My take on the debate: no harm, no foul. Sarah Palin held her own on tone, and sometimes these debates are more about style than substance.
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Eight years into his failed presidency Bushy got a swift boot in the teeth Monday–not from Dems–but from GOP House members that want to avoid
Read moreHoney, Have You Talked To Your Sister? Plus: Shays On Bailout And Himes Too
Just four and a half months until Yankee pitchers and catchers report to spring training. If you’re a Mets fan are you done puking up
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