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Lopez Circle His Machine Wagons to Fight Cuomo
Cuomo: Vamoose, Vito!(NYP) * Cuomo Calls for Resignation of Brooklyn Assemblyman(NYT) * Cuomo Calls on Vito Lopez to Step Down(WSJ) * Cuomo joins chorus calling for Lopez to resign(NYDN) * "instructed [Vito] Lopez that she wud no longer b required 2 show up 4 work but would remain on his payroll" http://nydn.us/NVCYmC * Lopez had several attractive interns with short stints at his office:(NYDN) * Would
private-sector version of alleged harasser Vito Lopez get "fired in a
heartbeat" (as per Daily News)? Maybe not if it's Forest City and Jim
Stuckey(Atlantic Yards Reports) * Even the establishment-friendly Thomas Jefferson club, headed by Frank Seddio, is set to urge Lopez to step aside.* "I agree with the governor. he should resign"--GOP 
Lopez: Charges ‘Unfair And Untrue…No Intention Of Resigning’(YNN)
* Which Races Are Most Affected by Vito Lopez’s Implosion?(NYO) * Robinson, Simon Floated as Next Brooklyn Dem Chair if Lopez is Ousted(YNN) * Onetime Vito Lopez supporter predicts a shutout in Brooklyn(Capital) * Harassment Charges--Not Corruption Probes--Do Most Damage To ...(NYDN) * Bill Thompson and Kirsten Gillibrand piled on the Vito Lopez scandal. * Cuomo declined to comment on reports that Shelly Silver shelved a previous sexual harassment allegation against Lopez. * Betty-Ann Canizio, a district leader who was previously a big supporter of Lopez, declared, ”I can’t condone a predator. As much as I like him, I can’t.”
Who Will Replace Lopez Will That Person Have the Same Power and Unity?
Non of these people have any ability to run an organization or any power of Lopez - Welcome to Lebanon - As for the future, Brooklyn already has political factions, the cracks will become creators and then civil war
Non of these people have any ability to run an organization or any power of Lopez - Welcome to Lebanon - As for the future, Brooklyn already has political factions, the cracks will become creators and then civil war
Lopez remains the Brooklyn Democratic
Party Chairman for now, but if he is forced to relinquish that post, a
number of candidates including Assemblywoman Annette Robinson or District Leader Jo Anne Simon
are being floated as replacements, according to Democratic sources.
Robinson remains well liked among party leaders, and could forge a
number of alliances across the borough, though it is unclear how
seriously she wants the post. Another name often mentioned, Frank Seddio,
would be interested in the county leader position, but if he continues
to run for City Council to replace term-limited councilman Lew Fidler
he would not be eligible for the job. Fidler, who party insiders once
suggested could succeed Lopez, may not consider a run because of a
recent bout of illness. A number of reform-minded candidates are
expected to publicly call on Lopez to step down as party leader during a
county meeting on Thursday. (City and State)
Believing Lopez Washed Up de Blasio Makes A Move
Bill de Blasio
@deBlasioNYC Proud to endorse @LincolnRestler — a smart, hard-working reformer who
fights 4 our families & neighborhoods! http://bit.ly/PkYJRa
Believing Lopez Washed Up de Blasio Makes A Move
Bill de Blasio
Huntley steered campaign funds to family members
Below Going to Be Indicted Unconcered
Below Going to Be Indicted Unconcered
Rubin Wills Connection AG to councilman: Show us the money!
Queens Crap Comment on Huntley Arrest
"The investigation...is the product of one such effort — a new
partnership between the state attorney general, Eric T. Schneiderman,
and the state comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, who have vowed to crack
down on public corruption."- - - -- - -- - - -
If this continues, we'll have no elected official left in office!
Jennings Plays Musical Chairs in Queens
Albany Pay Raises Hit Another Shit Storm of Corruption
No More U.S. Open Freebies to the Pols
It's outrageous to expect public officials to be treated like "common" folk who actually pay to see the
Campaign 2012 pols who rejected
Chrysler Building and other NY skyscrapers are underpaying for water due to old meters(NYP)Rise in July Electric Bills Confuses Even Con Edison(NYT)
Legit cupcake vendor closing down over Met food-cart wars(NYP)
Gals bare boobs on Go Topless Day and guys are mostly OK(NYDN)
A Law to Expose City Parks’ Inequalities Is Neglected(NYT)Disparities persist among local parks, though a 2008 law requires an annual report be prepared to detail, park by park, the contributions of nonprofits and private donors. Parks advocates say the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation is not complying with a law requiring it to report how much money is flowing into each of its parks citywide annually * Helen Foster spox: she "did not feel she remembered the legislation." she cosponsored it & passed it thru her commtte
Daily News Says No Jobs At the Ice Rink
The News questions Bronx Borough
President Ruben Diaz’s choice to back a $275 million plan to turn the
Kingsbridge Armory into ice skating rinks because it would create 170
jobs compared with 1,200: http://nydn.us/NwJUoS * While the Daily News declared Ruben Diaz Jr. “a danger” for his living wage insistence for Bronx projects.
The News says the United Federation of Teachers’ New York chapter should back off arm-twisting politicians who take money from reform group, StudentsFirstNY: http://nydn.us/PiKgFr
Murder, they wrote, was caused by the West Indian Day Carnival; not so, say parade organizers (NYDN) West Indian American Day Carnival Association officials say its 'unfair' to blame the annual Eastern Parkway parade for gun violence that happens blocks away
Indian Point shutdown could trigger blackouts: study(NYP)The closure of the Indian Point nuclear
plant in Westchester County could bring electricity shortages and
blackouts to the city, Long Island, and upstate New York as soon as
2016, according to a new study.The city has forked over $134 million in medical malpractice suits, some of which resulted in patient disabilities, at its 11 public hospitals last year, the News writes: http://nydn.us/SGYy3u
Even ConEd is confused about why utility bills were so high in July.
NYCHA Overhaul Bill Possible By End of Year
The New York Times would like more federal investment in train service for New York.
Girlfriend of fashion exec killed in Midtown shooting mourns his death(NYT) * Clues Sought in New York Shootings(WSJ) * Wake set for Empire State Building shooting victim(WSJ) * Maniac gave back keys to apt. before Empire State Building(NYDN) * Hero Worker Followed Empire State Shooter(NBC) *Empire State Building Gunman’s Mother Asks Why(NYT)
The Making of A President 2012
NJ Gov. Christie turned down Mitt's VP offer due to loss fears: sources(NYP) *G.O.P., a Party in Principle, Fears Dangerin Factions * Party time for Republicans in Tampa despite looming tropical storm(NYP) *Republican Script is Rewritten as Storm Splits Media’s Focus * Media Equation: Viewers Don’t Want Conventional(NYT) * Akin Stumbles, but His Opponent Still Watches Her Step(NYT) * Do Party Conventions Matter Anymore?(NYT) * Romney Seeks Image Boost at Convention(WSJ) * New York’s delegates are enjoying
themselves at the Republican National Convention in Tampa despite the
threat of a tropical storm dampening the festivities, the Albany Times Union writes * Breaking rules: Obama, Romney try to rain on each other's parade - * "A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows Romney at 47 percent among registered voters and Obama at 46 percent... *
Four NY House members made the annual list
of the 50 richest members of Congress, but Rep. Nita Lowey lost big
money last year. (Rep. Nan Hayworth’s wealth increased, while Rep.
Carolyn Maloney and Richard Hanna remained steady) * Isaac Could Hinder GOP Chance to Define Romney at Convention(WPIX) *Arizona Lawmakers Dream of 200-Mile Border Fence, Raise Just 0.05 Percent of the Money(NY Mag) * Americans might be paying more attention to the storm hitting Louisiana than the GOP’s Tampa party. *Part of Mitt Romney’s task is unifying a factional Republican Party. * Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida will speak at the Democratic National Convention, officials say. * Mitt Romney dismisses his likability problem: "I am who I am"(TPM) * RNC to Donald Trump: You're fired. He's been booted from the compressed schedule.
PHOTO: New Yorker Cover Showcases GOP 'Bromance'(New Yorker) * Christie insiders undercutting Romney anonymously on the eve of GOP convention.. * At Convention, 2 Disruptions: Tropical Storm and Ron Paul(NYT) * Before the Convention, a Hometown Rally for Ryan When the Vice Presidency Was a Job for New Yorkers(NYT) * The DCCC launched a robocall campaign to attempt to link Republicans — including some from New York — to Todd Aki. * Bobby Jindal now has a chance to prove himself. * Mitt Romney’s adviser insists the candidate wants to talk about his religion. * Romney’s campaign isn’t where he wanted it to be in August, and he has bailed on his original plans for a more aggressive approach. * Nate Silver’s forecast has shown little movement since last week. * Romney To CBS: ‘I’m In Favor Of Abortion Being Legal In The Case Of Rape And Incest’ * Trump Scolds Cavuto For Asking If He’s Supporting Romney Or Just Promoting The Apprentice * As Storm Disrupts Plans, G.O.P. Takes Up Tensions(NYT) * New York Rabbi’s Prayer Will Open G.O.P. Convention(NYT)
NYT Fire Sale
Times Co. Sells About.com for $300 Million(WSJ) * New York Times Dumps About.com, Says It Needs to Focus on Itself(NY Mag)
2 Troops Killed By Rogue Afghan Soldier(Huff Post)
Law and Order
Family Of Slain Brooklyn Teen Presses For Stronger Gun Control Laws(NY1)
