Brooklyn Democratic boss/ Assemblyman Vito Lopez abused his power in a suit against a political opponent according to claims published by the Brooklyn Paper. Citizens Union Executive Director Dick Dadey calls Lopez’s behavior “mind-boggling”:
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Millman: Pedestrian Countdown Signals Coming
State Assembly Member Joan Millman announced today that pedestrian countdown signals, which tell pedestrians how much time, in seconds, is left before a light changes, will be installed at crossings on three busy, wide streets adjacent to or near the Heights: Cadman Plaza West, Court Street, and Adams Street. The new signals will be installed […]
The Media Reports on the Media Not Paying Attention to Biviano’s NY Assembly Campaign
Brooklyn Heights resident and candidate for NYS Assembly Doug Biviano may not have Michael Moore’s heft as a documentarian but he makes his point about media interest in his and other challengers’ political campaigns in a web video posted earlier this week. Now the media is picking up on Biviano’s not being covered…by the media. […]
Heights Resident Challenges Sen. Gillibrand in Democratic Primary
Attorney and Heights resident Gail Goode has qualified to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the Democratic primary election on September 14.
Sen. Gillibrand Meets Brooklyn Journalists at Teresa’s; Vows to Fight for Federal Transit Support
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), appointed by Governor Paterson to fill the unexpired term of Hillary Clinton, and now facing election on a statewide ballot for the first time, visited Brooklyn today and met with local journalists, including your correspondent and BHS colleague T.K. Small, at Teresa’s. She discussed several issues of interest to Brooklyn […]
More Voting Machine Demos Scheduled
We’ve been notified by Assembly Member Joan Millman’s office that two more demonstrations of the new electronic voting machines, which are to be used for the first time in the primary election September 14, have been scheduled. They will be held on Wednesday, July 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Brooklyn Public Library, […]
Millman to MTA: Hearings a “Sham”; Restore Agent at High Street
Assembly Member Joan Millman, testifying at an MTA public hearing Wednesday, accused the MTA of holding “sham” hearings because two were scheduled for the same time, one in Brooklyn and one in the Bronx. This, she said, “depriv[es] both boroughs of the opportunity to be heard by the full board.” It indicates, she said, that […]
Gotham Gazette Previews Upcoming Primary
As a sign that the race between Doug Biviano and Joan Millman might actually be competitive, yesterday, the Gotham Gazette analyzed this contest. However, despite the coverage of this race by the influential Gotham Gazette, there is approximately a 30-1 difference in the campaign war chests. Can you guess which candidate has more money to […]
Biviano Slams Millman for MTA Mess
Brooklyn Heights resident Doug Biviano, who is challenging incumbent Joan Millman in the September 14 Democratic primary for the nomination to represent the Heights and nearby areas in the State Assembly, was seen on Montague Street last week carrying a cardboard poster of his opponent with the words “After 13 years as our Assembly Member…MTA […]
Millman Arranges Voting Machine Demo Monday
State Assembly Member Joan Millman, who chairs the Assembly’s Election Law Committee, has arranged for a demonstration to educate voters on the use of the new electronic voting machines, which will be used for the first time in the primary election to be held September 14. The demonstration will take place at the Raices Times […]
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