East End District Leader Ralph Ford’s psychology background comes in handy toiling in the schizophrenic world of city politics. The good doctor has negotiated his
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Barr The Door, A Piranha Political War In Upper East Side
This battle will definitely bare teeth and, perhaps, lose a few. School board member and 138th Democratic District Leader Maria Pereira, the self-styled piranha of
Read moreIn 2017, Jayson Negron Major Story
The police-involved shooting death of 15-year-old Jayson Negron took center stage in 2017. And, more than six months later, interested parties await the outcome of
Read moreTop Stories From April–No Foolin’
A look at April 2017: Joined by community supporters and even her husband Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez leveraged
Read moreReflections: A Look Back At 2017
Time for a little OIB 2017 reflection, starting with January. But more importantly, Merry Christmas and happy holidays to our entire OIB family, readers, posters.
Read moreWeldon New School Board Chair, Lopez: Don’t Mess With The Super
Republican John Weldon Monday night by a 5 to 3 vote was elected chairman of the Board of Education becoming the sixth leader in as
Read moreWelding A School Board Coalition For John Weldon
Black Rocker John Weldon who was elected to a four-year term in November is the favorite to win the chairmanship of the Board of Education at Monday’s
Read moreThe ‘Cable Guy’ Chris Taylor Plugs In Board Of Education Seat
When Democrats Maria Pereira and Jessica Martinez bring passion to Board of Education meetings, Republican Chris Taylor will complement them with a lot of levity.
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