Former State Senator Ernie Newton’s syntax is far from perfect, but he has a way of turning a phrase borrowed or his own. The Moses
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Newton Set To Endorse Foster–Jobs Discussion In East End
Former State Senator Ernie Newton, former mayoral candidate John Gomes and others will join Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster for what is expected to be
Read moreSpeedy Gonzalez Withdraws Sheriff Candidacy–Finch Campaign Demands Apology For Adoption Remark–Foster Camp Responds
UPDATE: Former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez is quick on the trigger when posting comments on OIB, and the Finch campaign has taken notice. Speedy cut
Read moreIs Mario Hedging Bets? What If BOE Elections Are Ordered?
When state education officials at the request of city leaders took control of city schools, elections for Board of Education seats were put on hold.
Read moreDeadline For Ballot Qualification
Today (Wednesday) is the deadline for Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster and her slate to submit final petition signatures to local election officials for ballot approval.
Read moreCurcio: ‘I Hosted A Finch Fundraiser’
In the summer of 2007 State Senator Bill Finch, the Democratic-endorsed candidate for mayor facing a stiff challenge from State Rep. Chris Caruso, was thrown
Read moreFinch Seeks Cover For Latino Education Slight
Mayor Bill Finch’s campaign treasurer Rev. Ken Moales has been sworn in as a member of the state Board of Education supervising city schools, but the
Read moreJudge: Proceed As Normal For BOE Elections (For Now)
Two days before final petition signatures for ballot confirmation of challenge candidates must be turned into the city’s Registrar of Voters Office, a Superior Court
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