Author Archives: New York News Network

Critics Call for City to Reconsider Willets Point Development Process

Posted on June 2, 2006 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Yesterday, on the steps of City Hall, City Council member Hiram Monserrate assembled an assortment of advocates and community leaders who spoke in opposition to the City’s Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) proposed development of Willets Point. Council … Continue reading →

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As Council’s Powers Expanded, So Did Chris Quinn’s

Posted on January 12, 2006 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon On January 4 Christine C. Quinn became the first woman and gay member of the New York City Council to become its speaker. Fifty of 51 members voted in her favor, with only Council member Charles Barron … Continue reading →

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Who Are the Thugs? Asks a Bus Driver

Posted on December 27, 2005 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Shortly before Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was re-elected for another term, Stanley Aronowitz, a sociology professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, reflected on the implications of a sizeable Bloomberg electoral victory. He was prompted by a New … Continue reading →

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