Former City Councilman big “Mojo” Ralph Mojica, a regular OIB contributor, announced in a post he’s seriously considering running for his old legislative seat that
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Finch Marks Five Years As Mayor–How’s He Doing?
Can you believe it? Bill Finch has been mayor of the state’s most populous city for five years. He won a close Democratic primary over
Read moreTransforming City High Schools–Connecting Students To Colleges
Former Mayor John Fabrizi and fellow school administrators Michael Testani and Peter Ziegler head Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas’ High School Transformation Team. Vallas, the
Read moreVallas Puts College Plan Into Action
Shortly after Paul Vallas took over as school chief in January he announced a plan to build relationships between area colleges and universities to assist
Read moreAyala’s Intriguing Strategy For Winning Senate Primary–Ed Who?–We’re Running Against Newton
The names of three Democratic candidates will appear on the ballot for the Aug. 14 State Senate primary; Ernie Newton, (State Rep.) Andres Ayala and
Read moreDavid Kooris Named City Development Director–Steel Point Makes Progress
UPDATE: Mayor Bill Finch today appointment David Kooris director of the City’s Office of Planning and Economic Development. Kooris replaces Donald Eversley who Finch announced
Read moreRalph Cennamo, A Maverick In City Politics–Fabs: A Passion For The City
Ralph Cennamo, multiple mayoral candidate, was one of a kind in city politics. Maverick, opinionated, independent, his span in city politics went back to the era
Read moreWhy Andres Ayala Is A Threat To Win The State Senate Primary
It’s been a long time since a Democratic primary to decide a State Senate seat in the city featured three candidates all with an equal
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