Do Political Parties Exist For Power Or to Serve? August 21, 2008
Sometimes I worry that my columns present too negative a picture of politics and government.
I’m concerned that my writing might suggest that I don’t admire public servants or believe that many of the elected officials are well-meaning, committed people who care and do good.
I believe in the...
Term Limits: Under Attack Again
August 13, 2008
Vallone Sr.’s Attempt To Extend The Office Of Present Councilmembers Is Misguided The City Is Rich In Talent And The Term Limit Experiment Has Produced Positive Change Here we go again. City Council term limits are under attack. And you can bet your bottom dollar that some of those Councilmembers...
Term Limits: Under Attack Again
August 13, 2008
Vallone Sr.’s Attempt To Extend The Office Of Present Councilmembers Is Misguided
The City Is Rich In Talent And The Term Limit Experiment Has Produced Positive Change
By MICHAEL SCHENKLER
Here we go again.
City Council term limits are under attack.
And you can bet your bottom dollar that...
Governor Calls Legislature Back To Albany
August 8, 2008
The text of the speech delivered by Governor David Paterson to the citizens of New York State during a live TV broadcast:
My fellow New Yorkers,
Our state now faces increasingly harsh economic times. When I travel across the State I see communities suffering. Everywhere I go I meet people who are...
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