OIB will release this week results of a public opinion poll gauging the mid point of Bill Finch’s mayoralty. We have partnered with Merriman River Associates www.merrimanriver.com a
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The Detention Center, Plus: Steal Or Deal? And The FOI Finger
3:30 p.m. update: A $15 million juvenile detention center for girls on the Upper East Side? Mother Rell has announced the news today. Statement from
Read moreExamining The Library Question, And Say Hello To Nate Snow
Shall a one mil tax be levied to establish and maintain a free public library and reading room? In two weeks that question will be
Read moreMac Attack, Zoning Nightmare, Plus: Legendary Doc Gunther In Pol Pod
Why is everyone so afraid of U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon? GOP rivals are scared. Dem operatives terrified. Well, $30 million to spend would be
Read moreCaruso Statement at Zoning Hearing, Plus: Steel Deal And Boys, Don’t Pile On Linda
1 p.m. Update: Anyone weigh in at the cop-controlled Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing Wednesday night? Several City Council members did including Council President Tom
Read moreWhiskey, Please, Plus: Marshal Law
A guy like me has nothing better to do than ponder the political future of elected officials as they schmooze a parade line. Mayor Bill
Read moreMoon Over Miami
Or is it mooning Miami? So who flew to Miami on Saturday? What City Council members made it back for the Columbus Day Parade today? Big Mac Tom McCarthy tooled
Read moreMore Loot For Lawyers, Plus: Columbus Fest And Political Possibilities
This may be a first, the City Council has hired its own lawyer. Sort of. City Attorney Mark Anastasi has proclaimed repeatedly that the City
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