andrew cuomo

Aug
20
Borough Park Groups Slated To Land Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Pre-K Funding

Borough Park Groups Slated To Land Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Pre-K Funding

Source: Sunny SkiesGov. Andrew Cuomo announced the preliminary recipients of $340 million in pre-kindergarten funding yesterday [http://www.governor.ny.
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May
12

The $21 Million Vision For A Resilient Sheepshead Bay: What You Need To Know

The New York Rising project, a state-sponsored, federally-funded program [/community-takes-storm-resiliency-plans-into-own-hands-at-ny-rising-workshop/] to make coastal communities more resilient in the wake of
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Mar
14

Congresswoman Clarke Tells Albany To Send Resources To BK Neighborhoods Lacking Representation

It’s not often you see a member of one of the nation’s most dysfunctional legislative bodies appropriately shaming
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Jan
07

Diane Savino Says Cuomo’s Medical Marijuana Proposal “A Great First Step”

State Senator Diane Savino (Source: Thomas Good via Wikimedia Commons)State Senator Diane Savino, who represents parts of Coney Island,
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Oct
29

Poll: NYC Voters Support Casinos, Just Not In NYC

Source: sincerelyhiten via flickrA new poll suggests that a majority of New York City residents support changing the amendment to
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Aug
07

Subpoenas Sent To Real Estate Developers Who Were Given Tax Breaks By Golden & Co.

State Senator Marty Golden (Source: Senator Golden’s offices)Subpoenas were issued to huge real estate firms that scored a
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May
29

Legislators Continue Push For Casinos, But With Plan For Locations

Source: Jamie Adams via Wikimedia CommonsA state legislator from the Catskills is leapfrogging Governor Andrew Cuomo when it comes to
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Mar
27

Savino Introduces Medical Marijuana Bill

Senator Diane Savino Source: Thomas Good via Wikimedia CommonsEarlier in the month we reported [/savino-plans-to-introduce-medical-marijuana-bill/] on State Senator Diane Savino’
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Dec
21

Assemblyman Colton Announces Creation Of Specialized Driver’s License To Assist Veterans

Source: assembly.state.ny.usFrom the office of Assemblyman William Colton: Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) is announcing the creation of
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Sep
05

Dirty Old Men Have Sleazy Sense of Power

Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chairman and current Assemblyman Vito Lopez, in happier times. Photo by Aaron Short> “Politics are
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