Approaching the midpoint of his mayoralty, Bill Finch has a lot of work to do to position himself for reelection in 2011. An OIB poll administered by
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‘Gratuitous And Unfortunate’: Lopez V. Anastasi
Pass the boxing gloves. Those battling barristers are at it again. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez (a former attorney for the city) had a
Read moreOIB Poll Soon, Plus: Let’s Make A Deal!
Weekend Update: Okay kids, spread the word … OIB will release results of its first public opinion poll next week. OIB has partnered with an
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 morePizza Pie, Pols And A Parade
Perfect day for a parade and to harass politicians. Our day started at Julian’s on Madison Avenue for a sweet wood-fired brick-oven pie. Julian’s is a
Read moreTroll’s View Of Residency
2:30 p.m. update: City Civil Service Commission description: · Five members, five year terms · Four members appointed by the Mayor · One member elected
Read moreLoot For Lawyers, Plus: ‘Bless Me Father …’, And Follow The Leader
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
Read moreBiden, 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
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