Mayor Bloomberg joins the cast of Glee to celebrate the final episodes of their second season. April 25, 2011 (Photo Credit: Spencer T Tucker)
2012: DCCC helped publicize story detailing accusations against Rep. Grimm; NY13 in play next year. [Alison Gendar]
2012: Disturbing, decades-old allegations against Rep. Grimm Read More
Same-sex marriage advocates, who have been coordinating their efforts with Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, announced they’re bringing their Republican counterparts into the fold.
“We are thrilled to have Log Cabin Republicans join the coalition” said Brian Ellner of the Human Rights Campaign.
What impact they will have on Republicans–many of whom voted Read More
2012: ” I’m not playing games. I am totally serious,” says Trump. [Neil King Jr.]
2012: Unnamed NBC executive quoted saying station thinks Trump is bluffing. [Adam Caparel]
2012: Trump measuring the curtains. Or something like that. [Carl Campanile]
Bloomberg’s Campaign: New one on file with Read More
I’ve noted before the different approaches same-sex marriage advocates have taken in their latest push before Cuomo’s June deadline.
The Human Rights Campaign has stayed pretty positive with their onslaught of videos featuring recognizable (celebrities?) people. But their latest video features actor Sam Waterston, who injects some tough talk (albeit, with rosy Read More
Support – Opposition:
79-17 percent support capping property taxes.
56-38 percent support same-sex marriage.
51 percent support independent commission drawing legislative lines
29 percent support a commission with input from legislators drawing lines.
12 percent support lawmakers drawing legislative lines.
55-40 percent support lawmakers disclosing their law firm clients. (That’s Read More
Executive Pay: New York tops the list. [Stateline.org]
Police Scandal: “Police Headquarters and City Hall, where officials are preparing for a police scandal the likes of which the city has not felt in decades.” [Murray Weiss]
2012: Trump “is making a fundamental miscalculation about what we can get away Read More
Same-sex marriage advocates recently protested outside Governor Cuomo’s midtown office. As Nick Confessore noted about another recent marriage protest, the target of their rage is somewhat unclear, since Cuomo supports same-sex marriage, and wants to sign it into law by June.
As they say, with friends like these…
Taking Read More
HRC speaks to the law-and-order crowd with thier latest video, featuring Bill Bratton, the former NYPD Commissioner, and his wife.
“Marriage equality, under the law, will make families safer and stronger,” he says.
Just before signing off his show today, New York Post State Editor Fred Dicker threw cold water on one of Andrew Cuomo’s stated goals for this legislative year.
After rattling of a list of Cuomo’s goals, Dicker said, “The governor is also committed to same-sex marriage, but there is little I think he can do Read More
Steve Levy: Won’t seek a third term; gives entire $4 million campaign account to DA; settles inquiries into his fund-raising practice. [Sandra Peddie]
Steve Levy: “My decision was not made lightly,” he said. [Newsday]
Steve Levy: Makes you rethink his entire gubernatorial candidacy last year. [Maggie Habeman]
