Monday, November 22, 2010

NYT Wants Cuomo to Give Schneiderman the Bat to Fight Corruption

Rattner Proves NY Press Elitist Protection Ways

NYT and Daily News who publishers both have ties with Steve Rattner do not report on Quadrangle the company at the center of the corruption scandal is going out of power. There are also silent on why the SEC who says it did not spot Madoff ponzi scheme settled with Rattner with a penalty to low for AG Cuomo. Did some of Rattner political friends pressure SEC to settle low? What about the public fight between Rattner and Cuomo. Where are the stories? Quadrangle kaput Firm that Rattner built is winding down: sources (NYP)

Morris Pleas Guilty

Disgraced pol Hank Morris pleads guilty in pension pay-to-play scandal (NYP) * Morris Plea May Be Worked Out to Judge’s Satisfaction (Bloomberg Businessweek) * Morris’ Plea, Allocution (YNN)

Now Rattner and His Media Friends Want to Spin It is PersonSince Rattner has all this high profile friends it is his right to pay a fine for paying to play in the pension funds and move on to the next scam for the right to make money.

Rattner vs. Cuomo, Is It Personal?
Financier and former Obama car czar Steve Rattner took some shots at Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo on Morning Joe earlier today, saying he has never been a part of Cuomo’s “fan club” and mentioning the AG’s ex wife, Kerry Kennedy. * Rattner: Cuomo is a bully * Rattner Resisted Cuomo's Charms, But Wife Gave In '06

Rattner's Quadrangle to Go Out, Phoenix-Style‎ - New York Magazine

Adam Lisberg says the Bloomberg Administration is negligent in responding to FOIL requests.

Rooting Out Corruption in Albany Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo should hand over the power to investigate public corruption in Albany to the new attorney general, Eric Schneiderman. The NYT wants Cuomo to give the attorney general powers to subpoena and investigate potential civil and criminal violations in government. Cuomo wants to create a state ethics control board that is independent and has “robust enforcement powers” over both the Legislature and the governor’s offices. (NYT ED)

Donovan handling 2 high-profile, off-Island cases 1. Vito Lopez, the Brooklyn Democratic chairman who is under investigation for questionable spending at non-profits he founded and which rake in millions in public dollars .2. Donovan's office is also handling an assault case involving Democratic Brooklyn state Sen. Kevin Parker, who is accused of roughing up a New York Post photographer.

New York's Economic Meltdown Enters A New Phase

Subways Lack the Funds for Safety and Good Repair

"New York state currently lacks the revenues necessary to maintain its transportation system in a state of good repair," he wrote. And Ravitch, who saved the MTA in the early '80s, ought to know. Shafting transportation (NYP ED) * Councilman James Vacca wants probe into how and why subway inspections are being delayed, faked (DN)

The ax-man cometh for many city employees, declared the Bloomberg ad ministration at week's end. The first cuts (NYP ED)

New York Economic Meltdown On Train Extension, Views of Fractured Dreams (NYT) * Bronx Merchants Weigh Move(WSJ) * Troubled Tower Is Rescue Target (WSJ) * Union Drops Health Coverage for Workers' Children (WSJ) * Forget fare hikes, even buying a MetroCard is a hassle (DN) * Lyricist is a 'shelf' starter (NYP) * Debt a la cart Worst vendors never pay fines (NYP) * The TU would like to see the State Museum closed on a day other than Sunday to save money.* Cuomo Talks Around The Layoffs Question

Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo will back Gov. David Paterson’s call for mid-year spending cuts at the lame duck session on Nov. 29, but it’s unclear if the Senate will be able to get it together in time to pass anything. * Andrew Cuomo is trying to push the legislature to cut $315 million during the special session.

Rally Against Blacks' Waver TODAY (Mon, 11/22) to protest the nomination by Mayor Bloomberg of Ms. Cathleen Black for Chancellor of the New York City schools. The Bloomberg administration has been taken “completely off guard” by the opposition to NYC Schools Chancellor-in-waiting Cathie Black.

Cathie Black, as executive pay czar at Coca-Cola, approved hefty perks, compensation for execs (DN)

* Black's worst sin is being chosen by high-handed mayor (DN) * Pols press to gain veto power over schools pick (DN) * Andrew Cuomo should make a tuition tax break for Catholic schools part of his fiscal reform (DN Ed) * 2 pols push Black delay (NYP) * Gloria Steinem on Black: “(She’s) now paying the price of people’s resentment of Bloomberg…People resent his third term. They resent his high-handed style. They resent the money he inserts into his political career. But (those things) are not her. They’re not her.” * Legislator Says Panel Member Should Be Removed A state senator says the head of a New York museum with close ties to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg should not serve on a panel evaluating Mr. Bloomberg's choice to be the schools chancellor.

Rattner Proves NY Press Elitist Protection Ways

NYT and Daily News who publishers both have ties with Steve Rattner do not report on Quadrangle the company at the center of the corruption scandal is going out of power. There are also silent on why the SEC who says it did not spot Madoff ponzi scheme settled with Rattner with a penalty to low for AG Cuomo. Did some of Rattner political friends pressure SEC to settle low? What about the public fight between Rattner and Cuomo. Where are the stories? Quadrangle kaput Firm that Rattner built is winding down: sources (NYP)

Mayor Bloomberg could help Sarah Palin win in 2012 by being a “spoiler,” says Frank Rich.

Who Will Ask the Mayor About the Rising Murder Rate?

The mayor who ran in front of every report to take credit for the low murder rate has been camera shy when the comes to explaining why the murder rate is going up. The press the mayor puppet is doing its part by not asking the mayor anything about the rising crime rate. New York City Violent Crimes Spike Even as New York City's overall crime rate drops for the 22nd straight year, murders, rapes and robberies are all on pace to show increases. (WSJ) Not camera shy about the GOP How the Mayor Sees It New York's Michael Bloomberg on what Republicans should do now (WSJ)

A New Light on a Fight to Integrate Stuyvesant Town Six decades ago, Lee Lorch helped lead the battle against the complex’s owner, and lost a succession of teaching positions for his trouble. (NYT)

Is the Gov A Target of the Feds AEG Gambling Bid Rigging?

Catskill casino possible with Indian land deal(WSJ) * Lotto worry over casino in Catskills (NYP) * Legal challenges to Paterson’s effort to collect sales taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian land have pushed the 2010-2011 budget even further out of balance. * Cuomo sees no legal challenges to a Catskills Casino

More Examples of New York's Lack of Power In Washington

Rangel's pals call for mercy (DN) David Dinkins on Rangel: “Please understand what has happened to this great, proud man. He has been humiliated. He really was, and he withstood it as well as any human can and now the issue in my mind is ‘Should he be further penalized?’”* Congress may scuttle N.Y. plans for shuttle (DN) * SNL Does Rangel: 'If He Lived in the Old West, He'd Be the Bartender'

Michael O’Connor, 63, from the East Village, argues against the new bike lanes in his neighborhood with a pro bike-lane protestor.

Expansion of Bike Lanes Brings Backlash (NYT)

Terrorism Jamaican imam wants to be next evil terror big, U.S. experts fear (DN) * Hero 9/11 first responder loses battle with cancer at 47 (DN) * Thanksgiving chaos looms in light of increased airport security (NYP) * Terror targets on tape (NYP) * Park51 Applies for $5M in 9/11 Recovery Money

Law and Order Stop cop killers from manipulating parole hearings: union (DN) *

Rabbi busted for violating order of protection against boy (DN) *'Leer' snares accused perv rabbi (NYP) * Sexual predators are getting a second chance to victimize the innocent under terrible state law (DN Ed) * Cookie monster on loose A well-dressed thief with a penchant for vegan savories is wreaking havoc in Chelsea Market (NYP) * Cops hike bike blitz (NYP) * Driver To Be Arraigned In Deadly Wrong Way Crash (NY1)

National

What the Secret Donors Want Secret political donations cast a shadow of doubt and distrust over a huge portion of the spending on midterm elections. (NYT ED)

Report: Big Insider-Trading Probe Underway

Joe Crowley was passed over for Steve Israel as DCCC chairman.

Inside Sharron Angle’s Failed Campaign: “A Model Of Dysfunction”

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