gov_wire's blog http://www.r8ny.com/blog/58/atom/feed 2010-07-13T12:31:22-04:00 Rep. Ed Towns Holding Census Hearing in Brooklyn Today http://www.r8ny.com/blog/chairmantowns/rep_ed_towns_holding_census_hearing_in_brooklyn_today.html 2010-07-20T09:49:25-04:00 2010-07-20T09:49:25-04:00 gov_wire Rep. Towns Holding Brooklyn Hearing to Ensure Accuracy in the 2010 Census

 

 

Today, Rep. Ed Towns (NY-10), as Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will hold a hearing in the courtroom at Brooklyn Borough Hall at 10:00 a.m. to examine a recent incident involving two senior managers at the Brooklyn Local North East Census Office who were fired for fraudulently completing Census surveys.  



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Today, Rep. Ed Towns (NY-10), as Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will hold a hearing in the courtroom at Brooklyn Borough Hall at 10:00 a.m. to examine a recent incident involving two senior managers at the Brooklyn Local North East Census Office who were fired for fraudulently completing Census surveys.  

 The hearing, that will feature testimony from the Census Director The New York Regional Census Director and the Commerce Department Inspector General, will also examine the steps the Census Bureau is taking to ensure the accuracy of the 2010 Census.

Chairman Towns’ committee is the main congressional committee charged with oversight of the Census, and he has been committed to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the 2010 Census, as well as ensuring the Census Bureau does everything possible to reach out to hard-to-count populations.  Last month, upon hearing disturbing constituent reports of how then-employees at the Brooklyn office used unauthorized data to complete thousands of Census questionnaires, Rep. Towns opened an investigation into the allegations.

The witnesses invited to testify are:

Dr. Robert M. Groves
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

Mr. Todd J. Zinser
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Commerce

Mr. Lester A. Farthing
Regional Director
U.S. Census Bureau
NY Regional Census Center

 


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WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

 NEWS RELEASE

 

 

 

 

                                For Immediate Release: July 14, 2010 | Contact: Tina Limengo (914) 995-2095

 

 

 

Highlights of Actions Taken by the Westchester County Board of Legislators:

July 12, 2010 Meeting

 

Please note: Votes were unanimous (16-0; Ryan absent) unless otherwise indicated.

 

6:55 PM Special Meeting of the Board of Legislators 

 

PASSED: Veto Override – Miller House Restoration

An amended $1.3 million Bond Act (which includes $100,000 of previously authorized bonds) to restore historic structures and the historic landscape at the Miller House, the 18th century farmhouse used as headquarters command by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. (14-2; No: Kaplowitz and Marcotte)

 

More information on this item can be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://www.westchesterlegislators.com/MediaCenter/articleDetail.asp?artid=1328

 

To view the video release on this item click on the link or copy and paste into your browser. http://www.youtube.com/westchestercountybol#p/u/1/8Aw-6H2cZA4

 

PASSED: Rockland & Dutchess Counties – 2 horses
Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into two separate agreements with Rockland and Dutchess County whereby the county will give two horses to both Rockland and Dutchess for use in their Mounted Units. (14-2; No: Burton and Kaplowitz)

 

PASSED: NYS Retirement Incentive – (WCC)

A Local Law in relation to electing a retirement incentive program for eligible County Westchester (Westchester Community College employees) pursuant to the provisions of Part A and Part B of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010.

 

PASSED: County Clerk Information Technology Systems

A Bond Act Authorizing the issuance of up to $975,000 in bonds of the County to finance the replacement of the County Clerk IT Systems – Capital Project BCC04.

 

PASSED: Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant

A Bond Act authorizing the County of Westchester to issue up to $1,720,000 in bonds to finance additional water service to Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant – Capital Project SYO16.

 

PASSED: Putnam Eight of Way / South County Trailway

An Amended Bond Act authorizing the issuance of up to &3,250,000 in bonds of the County to finance Putnam Right-of-Way / South County Trailway- Capital Project B0045.

 

PASSED: BRP Crane Rd Bridge Replacement

An act amending the County 2010 Capital budget by increasing the appropriations for the replacement of Crane Road Bridge over Bronx River and Rail Road Greenburgh and Scarsdale and Crane Road Bridge by an additional $460,000 - Capital Project P0019.

 

PASSED: Sewer System Rehabilitation

An Act amending the 2010 County Capital Budget by increasing the Appropriation for Capital Project SY085 Sewer System Rehabilitation – Yonkers Joint Plant Districts by an additional $1,250,000.

 

PASSED: Sewer System Rehabilitation

A Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,250,000 in Bonds of the County of Westchester to pay the design and construction managements and construction costs of the emergency reconstruction of the 49-inch North Yonkers trunk sewer located in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson.

 

PASSED: Sewer System Rehabilitation

A Bond Act authorizing the issuance of 2,550,000 in bonds of the County of Westchester to pay the design firm and construction management costs of the permanent slope stabilization of the 48 – inch North Yonkers trunk sewer and other sites identified in a potential slope failure/erosion study.

 

PASSED: Day Camp IMA (Columbus Park – Port Chester)

Act authorizing Westchester to amend an inter-municipal agreement with the Village of Port Chester whereby the County leases Columbus Park from the Village and contributed funds toward the design and construction of an all-weather ball field thereon, in order for the County provide additional funding for needed improvements to the park and the transfer of certain roads to the village.

 

PASSED: Sprout Brook Cell Closure

A Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $6,170,000 bonds of the County of Westchester to pay the sot of the final closure of open areas and areas that do not have a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation certified final cover at the Sprout Brook Residue Disposal Facility in Cortlandt Manor.

 

PASSED: Financial Systems Review

Bond Act authorizing Westchester County to issue bonds in the amount of up to $2,000,000 to finance Capital Projects BIT8A – Financial Systems Review.

 

PASSED: Stormwater Management

Act amending the 2010 County Capital Budget by increasing the appropriations for Capital Project BPL23 – Stormwater Management, Various County Facilities.

 

PASSED: Stormwater Management

Act authorizing the issuance of up to $300,000 in bonds of the County to finance Capital Project BPL23 – Stormwater Managements Various County Facilities.

 

PASSED: Water Quality Improvements

Act amending the 2010 County Capital Budget by increasing the appropriations for Capital Projects BPL21 – Water Quality Improvements.

 

PASSED: Water Quality Improvements

A Bond act authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000 also approved in bonds of the County to finance Capital Project BPL21 – Water Quality Improvements Projects.

 

OVERED: Amending Act 41-2010

Act amending Act No. 41-2010 regarding contributions to the overall cost of the premium rate of the basic county health plan for certain retirees with at least thirty years of service according to the New York State Retirement System. (Overed: Maisano)

 

PASSED: WCHCC/DSS Medicare Eligibility Determination

An Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Act authorizing Westchester County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC) from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013 whereby the County would station 3 employees from the Department of Social Services at WCHCC on a full-time basis.

 

PASSED: Resolution- NACo

A Resolution authorizing the Honorable Kenneth Jenkins or, in his absence the Honorable Martin L. Rogowsky the authority to cast all votes allotted to Westchester County at the 2010 National Association of Counties (NACO) Convention to be held July 16th through July 20th in Reno, Nevada.

 

PASSED: Waiver – Robert Boland

A approving a waiver of Section 883.21 (3) of the Westchester County Code of Ethics to permit Mr. Robert Boland to accept a position as a paid consultant to the County Board of Legislators.

 

Appointments and Reappointments to Westchester County Boards:

 

The following appointments were approved:

 

Fire Advisory Board

Ross L. Campbell of Jefferson Valley

 

Community Services Board

Susan B. Wayne of White Plains

Ciaus P. Von-Schorn of Hartsdale

 

Human Rights Commission

Jerold Ruderman of Scarsdale

 

Parks

James F. Chisholm of Somers

 

Police Advisory Board

Guillio A. Cavallo of Bronxville

 

Commissioner of Human Resources

Kerry M. Oristano of Scarsdale

 

*The following appointments we overed and postponed for further discussion at the Boards next meeting on Monday August 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. (Overed: Abinanti)

 

Industrial Development Agency
Wiley C. Harrison

Aleida M. Frederico

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS SET

 

Public Hearing on the following topics has been set for Monday, August 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.:

 

4th Street Playground

Proposed Local Law to amend an IMA with the City of Mt. Vernon as it relates to the 4th Street Playground.

 

Correction to Fair Housing Law – Final

A Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County, in relation to a technical amendment to the Westchester County Fair Housing Law that exempts an owner of a single-family house from the law if certain conditions are met.

 

Public Hearing on the following topics has been set for Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.:

 

Eminent Domain - Final

Local Law that would protect property owners from the misuse of eminent domain for the benefit of private developers, by limiting the County’s power to condemn or seize private property 

 

You can access the full agenda packet and minutes – as well as VIDEO – for this meeting at www.westchesterlegislators.com

 

 

 

 

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

 NEWS RELEASE

 

 

 

 

                                For Immediate Release: July 14, 2010 | Contact: Tina Limengo (914) 995-2095

 

 

 

Highlights of Actions Taken by the Westchester County Board of Legislators:

July 12, 2010 Meeting

 

Please note: Votes were unanimous (16-0; Ryan absent) unless otherwise indicated.

 

6:55 PM Special Meeting of the Board of Legislators 

 

PASSED: Veto Override – Miller House Restoration

An amended $1.3 million Bond Act (which includes $100,000 of previously authorized bonds) to restore historic structures and the historic landscape at the Miller House, the 18th century farmhouse used as headquarters command by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. (14-2; No: Kaplowitz and Marcotte)

 

More information on this item can be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://www.westchesterlegislators.com/MediaCenter/articleDetail.asp?artid=1328

 

To view the video release on this item click on the link or copy and paste into your browser. http://www.youtube.com/westchestercountybol#p/u/1/8Aw-6H2cZA4

 

PASSED: Rockland & Dutchess Counties – 2 horses
Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into two separate agreements with Rockland and Dutchess County whereby the county will give two horses to both Rockland and Dutchess for use in their Mounted Units. (14-2; No: Burton and Kaplowitz)

 

PASSED: NYS Retirement Incentive – (WCC)

A Local Law in relation to electing a retirement incentive program for eligible County Westchester (Westchester Community College employees) pursuant to the provisions of Part A and Part B of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010.

 

PASSED: County Clerk Information Technology Systems

A Bond Act Authorizing the issuance of up to $975,000 in bonds of the County to finance the replacement of the County Clerk IT Systems – Capital Project BCC04.

 

PASSED: Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant

A Bond Act authorizing the County of Westchester to issue up to $1,720,000 in bonds to finance additional water service to Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant – Capital Project SYO16.

 

PASSED: Putnam Eight of Way / South County Trailway

An Amended Bond Act authorizing the issuance of up to &3,250,000 in bonds of the County to finance Putnam Right-of-Way / South County Trailway- Capital Project B0045.

 

PASSED: BRP Crane Rd Bridge Replacement

An act amending the County 2010 Capital budget by increasing the appropriations for the replacement of Crane Road Bridge over Bronx River and Rail Road Greenburgh and Scarsdale and Crane Road Bridge by an additional $460,000 - Capital Project P0019.

 

PASSED: Sewer System Rehabilitation

An Act amending the 2010 County Capital Budget by increasing the Appropriation for Capital Project SY085 Sewer System Rehabilitation – Yonkers Joint Plant Districts by an additional $1,250,000.

 

PASSED: Sewer System Rehabilitation

A Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $1,250,000 in Bonds of the County of Westchester to pay the design and construction managements and construction costs of the emergency reconstruction of the 49-inch North Yonkers trunk sewer located in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson.

 

PASSED: Sewer System Rehabilitation

A Bond Act authorizing the issuance of 2,550,000 in bonds of the County of Westchester to pay the design firm and construction management costs of the permanent slope stabilization of the 48 – inch North Yonkers trunk sewer and other sites identified in a potential slope failure/erosion study.

 

PASSED: Day Camp IMA (Columbus Park – Port Chester)

Act authorizing Westchester to amend an inter-municipal agreement with the Village of Port Chester whereby the County leases Columbus Park from the Village and contributed funds toward the design and construction of an all-weather ball field thereon, in order for the County provide additional funding for needed improvements to the park and the transfer of certain roads to the village.

 

PASSED: Sprout Brook Cell Closure

A Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $6,170,000 bonds of the County of Westchester to pay the sot of the final closure of open areas and areas that do not have a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation certified final cover at the Sprout Brook Residue Disposal Facility in Cortlandt Manor.

 

PASSED: Financial Systems Review

Bond Act authorizing Westchester County to issue bonds in the amount of up to $2,000,000 to finance Capital Projects BIT8A – Financial Systems Review.

 

PASSED: Stormwater Management

Act amending the 2010 County Capital Budget by increasing the appropriations for Capital Project BPL23 – Stormwater Management, Various County Facilities.

 

PASSED: Stormwater Management

Act authorizing the issuance of up to $300,000 in bonds of the County to finance Capital Project BPL23 – Stormwater Managements Various County Facilities.

 

PASSED: Water Quality Improvements

Act amending the 2010 County Capital Budget by increasing the appropriations for Capital Projects BPL21 – Water Quality Improvements.

 

PASSED: Water Quality Improvements

A Bond act authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000 also approved in bonds of the County to finance Capital Project BPL21 – Water Quality Improvements Projects.

 

OVERED: Amending Act 41-2010

Act amending Act No. 41-2010 regarding contributions to the overall cost of the premium rate of the basic county health plan for certain retirees with at least thirty years of service according to the New York State Retirement System. (Overed: Maisano)

 

PASSED: WCHCC/DSS Medicare Eligibility Determination

An Act authorizing the County of Westchester to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Act authorizing Westchester County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC) from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013 whereby the County would station 3 employees from the Department of Social Services at WCHCC on a full-time basis.

 

PASSED: Resolution- NACo

A Resolution authorizing the Honorable Kenneth Jenkins or, in his absence the Honorable Martin L. Rogowsky the authority to cast all votes allotted to Westchester County at the 2010 National Association of Counties (NACO) Convention to be held July 16th through July 20th in Reno, Nevada.

 

PASSED: Waiver – Robert Boland

A approving a waiver of Section 883.21 (3) of the Westchester County Code of Ethics to permit Mr. Robert Boland to accept a position as a paid consultant to the County Board of Legislators.

 

Appointments and Reappointments to Westchester County Boards:

 

The following appointments were approved:

 

Fire Advisory Board

Ross L. Campbell of Jefferson Valley

 

Community Services Board

Susan B. Wayne of White Plains

Ciaus P. Von-Schorn of Hartsdale

 

Human Rights Commission

Jerold Ruderman of Scarsdale

 

Parks

James F. Chisholm of Somers

 

Police Advisory Board

Guillio A. Cavallo of Bronxville

 

Commissioner of Human Resources

Kerry M. Oristano of Scarsdale

 

*The following appointments we overed and postponed for further discussion at the Boards next meeting on Monday August 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. (Overed: Abinanti)

 

Industrial Development Agency
Wiley C. Harrison

Aleida M. Frederico

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS SET

 

Public Hearing on the following topics has been set for Monday, August 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.:

 

4th Street Playground

Proposed Local Law to amend an IMA with the City of Mt. Vernon as it relates to the 4th Street Playground.

 

Correction to Fair Housing Law – Final

A Local Law amending the Laws of Westchester County, in relation to a technical amendment to the Westchester County Fair Housing Law that exempts an owner of a single-family house from the law if certain conditions are met.

 

Public Hearing on the following topics has been set for Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.:

 

Eminent Domain - Final

Local Law that would protect property owners from the misuse of eminent domain for the benefit of private developers, by limiting the County’s power to condemn or seize private property 

 

You can access the full agenda packet and minutes – as well as VIDEO – for this meeting at www.westchesterlegislators.com

 

 

 

 

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]]> Assemblyman James D. Conte, Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, Ed Braunstein, Gregory Johnson and Arthur Garrison All Sign New York U http://www.r8ny.com/node/154052 2010-07-14T09:10:35-04:00 2010-07-14T09:16:54-04:00 gov_wire You're receiving this email because of your relationship with New York Uprising.  You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails.

 



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For immediate release: Tuesday July 14th, 2010

Contact:  Mark Botnick, NY Uprising, 917-287-0495, mark@nyuprising.org

               Adam Riff, NY Uprising, 805-743-3743, adam@nyuprising.org

 

Assemblyman James D. Conte, Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, Ed Braunstein, Gregory Johnson and Arthur Garrison All Sign New York Uprising Pledge

 

135 Candidates Have Signed New York Uprising's Pledges to Reform Albany

 

Today New York Uprising announced that Assemblyman James D. Conte (R -10th AD), Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R-149th AD), Ed Braunstein (D), candidate for the 26th AD, Gregory Johnson (R), candidate for the 116th AD and Arthur Garrison (R), candidate for the 126th AD have all New York Uprising's pledges to reform Albany. Pledge singers to date include candidates for Governor, New York State Attorney General, New York State Comptroller, New York State Senate, New York State Assembly and Congress. New York Uprising pledges committing to bring reform to Albany. New York Uprising has sent pledges to all candidates for office in New York State. Congressional candidates have been asked to support non-partisan independent redistricting since they are affected by the lines drawn. 

 

In recognizing these committed candidates Mayor Koch said:  "I applaud these candidates as true "Heroes of Reform" for signing the three New York Uprising pledges.  This year voters are counting on candidates to commit to specific reforms in advance, these candidates have done.  I look forward to working with them to see these reforms swiftly implemented should they be elected."

 

"This year's endless budget process clearly illustrates the need for the Legislature to enact real and substantive reforms in Albany," said Conte. "In addition to enacting tougher budgeting reforms to protect taxpayers, I look forward to working with NY Uprising and reform-minded legislators to ensure fair redistricting and equal representation," said Assemblyman Conte

 

New York Uprising, founded by former NYC Mayor Ed Koch, is a non-partisan coalition dedicated to reforming New York's dysfunctional state government.  It is led by Mayor Koch along with a Board of Trustees that includes former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former NYS Governor Mario Cuomo former NYS Comptroller Ned Regan, former US Congressman Herman Badillo, former Ambassador Felix Rohatyn, former Deputy Mayor Alair Townsend, former Deputy Mayor Rudy Washington, former Deputy Mayor Peter J. Solomon and former Deputy Mayor John Zuccotti.

 

Pledge signers to date are:

 

New York State Governor

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (D) (I)

Rick Lazio (R) (C)          

Carl Paladino (R)

Steve Levy (R)

 

New York State Comptroller

Comptroller Thomas P. Dinapoli (D)

Harry J. Wilson (R)

 

New York State Attorney General

Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan (R)

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice (D)

State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D)

Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (D)

Sean Coffey (D)

Eric Dinallo (D)

 

 

New York State Senate

Regina M. Calcaterra (D) Candidate for 1st SD

Ethan Irwin (D) Candidate for 6th SD

Dave Mejias (D) Candidate for 6th SD

Senator Craig M. Johnson (D) 7th SD

State Senator Shirley Huntley (D) 10th SD

Lynn Nunes (D) Candidate for 10th SD

Senator Frank Padavan (R) 11th SD

Tony Avella (D) Candidate for 11th SD

Assemblyman Mike Gianaris (D) Candidate for 12th SD

Senator Jose Peralta (D) 13th SD

Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D) 16th SD

Isaac M. Sasson (D) Candidate for 16th SD

Mike DiSanto (D) Candidate for 22nd SD

Senator Diane J. Savino (D) 23rd SD

Senator Daniel Squardon (D) 25th SD

Senator Liz Krueger (D) 26th SD

Senator Tom Duane (D) 29th SD

Assemblyman Adriano Epaillat (D) Candidate for 31st SD

Mark Levine (D) Candidate for 31st SD

Miosotis Munoz (D) Candidate for 31st SD

Carlos Ramos (D) Candidate for 32nd SD

Senator Pedro Espada (D) 33rd SD

Fernando Tirado (D) Candidate for 33rd SD

Desiree Pilgrim-Hunter (D) Candidate for 33rd SD

Gustavo Rivera (D) Candidate for 33rd SD

Frank Vernuccio (R) Candidate for 34th SD

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D) 37th SD

Bob Cohen (R) Candidate for 37th SD

Didi Barrett (D) Candidate for 41st SD

David A. Sager (D) Candidate for 42nd SD

Senator Roy J. McDonald (R) 43rd SD

Luke Martland (D) Candidate for 46th SD

Bob Domenici (R) Candidate for 46th SD

Patricia A. Ritchie (R) Candidate for 48th SD

Senator David Valesky (D) 49th SD

Andrew Russo (R) Candidate for 49th SD

Danny J. Liedka (R) Candidate for 49th SD

Assemblyman Tom O'Mara (R) Candidate for 53rd SD

Assemblyman Jack Quinn (R) Candidate for 58th SD

Michael Kuzma (D) Candidate for 58th SD

Patrick M. Gallivan (D) Candidate for 59th SD

Marc A. Coppola (D) Candidate for 60th SD

 

 

New York State Assembly

Assembly Republican Leader Brian M. Kolb (R) 19th AD

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I) 2nd AD

Assemblyman Dean Murray (R) 3rd AD

Rob Carlarco (D) Candidate for 3rd AD

Assemblywoman Ginny Fields (D) 5th AD

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick, (R) 7th AD

Assemblyman Philip Boyle (R) 8th AD

Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia (R) 9th AD

Assemblyman James D. Conte (R) 10th AD

Assemblyman Michael A. Montesano (R) 15th AD

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R) 19th AD

Jeff Tobak (D) Candidate for 20th AD

Joshua Wanderer (R) Candidate for 20th AD

Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D) 22nd AD

Bob Friedrich (D) Candidate for 24th AD

John Duane (D) Candidate for 26th AD

Vince Tabone (R) Candidate for 26th AD

Steve Behar (R) Candidate for 26th AD

Ed Braunstein (D) Candidate for 26th AD

Joe Fox (D) Candidate for 28th AD

Aleksander Powietryznki (R) Candidate for 28th AD

Assemblyman William Scarborough (D) 29th AD

Jeremiah Frei-Pearson (D) Candidate for 36th AD

John Ciafone (D) Candidate for 36th AD

Aravella Simotas (D) Candidate for 36th AD

Assemblyman Michael G. Miller (D) 38th AD

Donna Marie Caltabiano (R) Candidate for 38th AD

Francisco Moya (D) Candidate for 39th AD

Peter E. Cipriano (R) Candidate for the 49th AD

Lucretia Regina-Potter (R) Candidate for the 49th AD

Doug Biviano (D) Candidate for 52nd AD

Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (D) 57th AD

Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer (D) 60th AD

Nicole Malliotakis (R) Candidate for 60th AD

Assemblyman Louis Tobacco (R) 62nd AD

Assemblyman Micah Z. Kellner (D) 65th AD

Robert J. Rodriguez (D) Candidate for 68th AD

Guillermo Linares (D) Cadidate for 72nd AD

Assemblyman Jonathan Bing (D) 73rd AD

Luis Sepulveda (D) Candidate for 76th AD

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D) 88th AD

Assemblyman Robert J Castelli (R) 89th AD

Mark Rodriguez (D) Candidate for 83rd AD

Assemblywoman Sandra R. Galef (D) 90th AD

Assemblyman George Latimer (D) 91st AD

Jim Borkowski (R) Candidate for 99th AD

Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro (R) 103rd AD

Assemblyman George Amedore (D) 105th AD

Gerard Parisi (R) Candidate for 105th AD

Steven F. McLaughlin (R) Candidate for 108th AD

James Whalen (R) Candidate for 109th AD

Assemblyman James Tedisco (R) 110th AD

BK Keramati (D) Candidate for 110th AD

Assemblyman William Magee (D) 111th AD

Gregory Johnson (R) Candidate for 116th AD

Doug Forsythe (R) Candidate for the 118th AD

Phil LaTessa (D) Candidate for 119th AD

Sam Roberts (D) Candidate for 119th AD

Jane Fahey-Suddaby (D) Candidate for 119th AD

Brian McGrath (D) Candidate for 122nd AD

Ken Blankenbush (R) Candidate for 122nd AD

Assemblywoman Donna A. Lupardo (D) 126th AD

Arthur Garrison (R) Candidate for 126th AD

Assemblyman David Koon (D) 135th AD

John D. Certto (R) Candidate for 138th AD

Assemblyman Sam Hoyt (D) 144th AD

Joe Golombek (D) Candidate for 144th AD

Assemblyman James P. Hayes (R) 148th AD

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R) 149th AD

 

United States Congress

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D) NY-4th

Congressman Ed Towns (D) NY-10th

Michael Allegretti (R) Candidate for NY-13th

Michael Grimm (R) Candidate for NY-13th

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D) NY-14th

Reshma Sujani (D) Candidate for NY-14th

Joyce Johnson (D) Candidate for NY-15th

Yoni Kleinlander (D) Candidate for NY-17th

Paul Wasserman (R) Candidate for NY-18th

George Phillips (R) Candidate for NY-22nd

Richard Hanna (R) Candidate for NY-24th

Michael Giuliano (R) Candidate for NY 28th

 

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ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010

Contact: Sharon Lee, 212-669-3747

 

COMPTROLLER LIU, LABOR LEADERS AND CLERGY CALL ON BANKS TO HELP NEW YORKERS FACING FORECLOSURE

 

New York City Comptroller John C. Liu, joined by community leaders, the presidents of many of the city's largest labor unions, and New Yorkers facing foreclosure on their homes, will call on the city's largest banks to take steps to reform the loan modification process to prevent unnecessary foreclosures and help struggling New Yorkers to stay in their homes.

 

Room 530, Municipal Building

One Centre Street, Manhattan

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]]> Goode vs Gillibrand. Now New Yorkers have a race for who their next senator will be. http://www.r8ny.com/node/154042 2010-07-13T18:23:08-04:00 2010-07-13T18:31:01-04:00 gov_wire Why is Gail Goode running against Kirsten Gillibrand for United States Senate?Please see attachment. Thank you for your time. 



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]]> July STONEWALL Newz http://www.r8ny.com/node/154041 2010-07-13T18:01:53-04:00 2010-07-13T18:15:55-04:00 gov_wire Greetings from S.V.A. as we celebrate our hot 41st anniversary in July!

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The next monthly meeting of the STONEWALL Veterans' Association is on the
31st of July, always the last Saturday of month, from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be 3 surprise New York City Councilmembers as special guests.
S.V.A. meetings are held at the NYC Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Community Center at 208 West 13 Street off Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan.
For more 411, see http://www.STONEWALLvets.org/upcomingevents.htm

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]]> ]]> Tonight: On Insight Nueva York http://www.r8ny.com/node/154040 2010-07-13T17:58:27-04:00 2010-07-13T18:00:50-04:00 gov_wire Insight Nueva York

Insight Nueva York, serves as a venue for Latino political leaders and officials to present themselves and their views, and as a vehicle for holding them accountable for their performance.



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Insight Nueva York, serves as a venue for Latino political leaders and officials to present themselves and their views, and as a vehicle for holding them accountable for their performance.

Congressman Charles Rangel is now up for re-election. Tonight's edition features an interview with one of the candidates aspiring to take this seat, Adam Clayton Powell IV, the son of the man Rangel unseated back in 1970.

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]]> MEDIA ALERT: CM Brewer Applauds Preservation Decision re: 330 West 86th Street http://www.r8ny.com/node/154039 2010-07-13T17:18:40-04:00 2010-07-13T17:30:57-04:00 gov_wire st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

COUNCIL MEMBER GALE A. BREWER    

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NEW YORK, NY 10007

TEL:  212-788-6975

FAX:  212-513-7717

www.council.nyc.gov

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 13, 2010

***MEDIA ALERT***

 

Contact: Jesse Bodine

Office : (212) 873-0282

 

Brewer Applauds Preservation Decision:

BSA Reverses Course, upholds HPD’s Jurisdiction Over Endangered West Side Brownstone at 330 West 86 Street

 

New York, NY— In an important case, the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) reversed course on Tuesday, July 13, agreeing that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has jurisdiction over the fate of 330 West 86th Street, in Manhattan. The four story brownstone near Riverside Park lies in the proposed West End Historic District, and was slated for demolition by a developer calling itself "Dark Horse."

 

"This decision vindicates the community advocates who opposed the demolition," said Council Member Gale A. Brewer (D-Manhattan). "BSA has recognized that, as a matter of law, the site and the plans of Dark Horse Development are subject to HPD's jurisdiction and to the regulations covering properties administered under UDAAP (Urban Development Action Area Project)."

 

Background: The building was sold to its residents by HPD through the Urban Development Action Area Project (UDAAP) in 1999. It was then re-sold to Dark Horse Development, which later sued the city, seeking, among other remedies, to be exempted from UDAAP regulations that restricted the site to a building of four units. Dark Horse also applied at the Department of Buildings (DOB) for permits to demolish 330 West 86th Street, and replace it with a 17 story "sliver building." DOB disapproved the plans because they did not adhere to the intention of the UDAAP. This decision was overruled by BSA, but now after an intense campaign of letter writing by advocates and Council Member Brewer's office, BSA has reversed its decision; HPD and UDAAP are the controlling agents on the fate of 330 West 86th Street. 

 

“HPD must have the time and legal purview to resolve the unique controversies that have arisen in the UDAAP program,” stated Brewer in her testimony to the BSA last month.

 

"We are very pleased,” said Brewer upon hearing the BSA decision. “UDAAP is intended to preserve and revitalize existing buildings by remedying violations and making repairs. It was never intended to create a low-cost incentive to private developers to demolish buildings that should be landmarked. This decision will aid the efforts of the Landmarks Preservation Commission and preservation advocates to preserve the area surrounding West End Avenue as an historic district."

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]]> (no subject) http://www.r8ny.com/node/154038 2010-07-13T16:58:16-04:00 2010-07-13T17:00:53-04:00 gov_wire “And then I read the papers and listen to the reports—and all the crap that has dragged us down just keeps piling up.”—Michael Burzo. 



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“And then I read the papers and listen to the reports—and all the crap that has dragged us down just keeps piling up.”—Michael Burzo. 

             

 “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” –nnnnot anymore

                                                                                          A primer on retaliation

                                                                                                                                    By Joe Anonymous

 

Hi Gov.

 

N.Y. Times - June 28, 2010.

By Jennifer Medina

 

“Each of the nine teachers spending their last day in the rubber room refused to allow their full names to be used, saying they worried about reprisals from administrators.” Reread it Gov.

 

“Protect yourself when approached by an investigator—do not answer questions.” This is the sign posted in a rubber room. Reread it Gov-- where the rubber meets the road needs someone to apply the brakes rather than continually crash.

Daily News – June 29, 2010.

By Bill Hammond

 

“He can’t make them accept tuition reform that would have given SUNY/CUNY financial independence from sticky-fingered Albany lawmakers.” Maybe the ties that bind need to end-right Gov.?

 

“An official who manipulated statistics and is currently under investigation has been quietly transferred to another position.” – Recent article as of July 2, 2010—the Daily News. 

 

“DOJ Attorney turns whistle-blower,”—in a non-related case, but you better believe the tie in is no different than what I have heard and lived at the DOI.

 

2 Brooklyn Census Directors Fired over Fake Surveys—recent, and I wish I am making this up, but two employees did the right thing.

 

Getting back to the Chemistry Department at N.Y.U. (for-profit) but a story beyond acceptance and just as  true at non-profits; a Chem. Director submitted 13,000 liquor store “business” vouchers over a 5 year period for a total in excess of $409,000 (give or take) and it took a student—a student to catch this (I love this story.)  You think no-one knew?

What is worse? Falsifying numbers to fake accomplishment for the sake of bilking the taxpayer—how is the quickly hushed Jobs Created/Jobs Saved reporting organizations doing—think they have more to fudge? For no-show work and effort—go ask the ones that said NO to the scam.  “CityTime” = big time spending, but that is just another story allowed to continue, for now—right Mr. Mayor? Thank Juan Gonzalez of the Daily News for his reports and our new Controller for investigating.

 

The relationship between academia/government and politics in Albany is just part of my pending case.  “In partnership and sponsorship” funded by The City and State University and the Government (S.B.A.), administered by RFCUNY-a private non-profit.  So we have David going up against Goliath when reporting documented theft of time, of services, of spending and of work-ethic no-show allowed fudged fraud...and nary a word yet to be denied.  We need to understand this academia/government “relative” relationship on every CUNY/SUNY campus and the cost to the taxpayer regarding the “tuition reform,” and who will benefit—my bet is Corporate Campus.

 

700 teachers and administrators in rubber rooms, that is an awful lot of money for sitting around doing nothing, and we need the reason why this was allowed for years. In my case I was advised by administrators’  “perhaps he didn’t mean it,” or “fraud is not in our jurisdiction” as the answers to absolute theft and no-show efforts, and retaliation became a given.  This must be a closed-door Rensselaer joke, right Gov? And those allowed fudged accomplishments—go in the street and ask.

 

Whistle blowing never start out that way, and technically, I have never thought of myself as a whistle blower—being in all cases this always starts out as employee office discussions and escalates to threats with witnesses, especially when ego is involved and given power, but then again, the initial response to the lies was the announced resignation of our Director.  A look at how previous employees were crucified by the administration is well documented-so reread the N.Y. Times’ quotes.

 

On 12/23/05 a whistle blowers hotline was established at RFCUNY-R.I.O’s were hired, 5 heads at C.S.I. stepped down, and a Director resigned only to unresign, as the taxpayers’ team decided to say NO to fraud--don’t believe me, ask those that left.  Theft of time, of services, of work ethics, and of unnecessary spending seem to be the “terms of entitlement” for some—and there are many who questioned spending on campus and were terminated –go ask inspector general’s and legal counsel who did just that and their reward.  Reread the Times article President Obama. But to walk away from our Veterans Program as a Director after the effort others put in…Marty, John, Roe, and Bob, along with the story behind our closed satellite with Kathy, Joe and Barbara needs “sunlight” with all the stories and  closed door reports available to the public—honesty and transparency.

 

The new S.B.A. revised again SBDC disclaimer and eliminated relationship with CUNY/SUNY now states “Such funding does not constitute and expressed or implied endorsement of the co-sponsors’ or participants’ opinions, products, or services.” What happened? Has CUNY/SUNY suddenly removed itself from the disclaimer to cover their ass, and you question their “accomplishments” yet fund them, or shall we say WE fund them?—you were bitching to John and I about the required work new leadership was not doing, and asking us to right a wrong and speak to our director--John also left, replaced by an associate. What’s up—Chancellor, or maybe your son has the answers, after all-he did contact me initially as to complaints from many others.

 

I viewed the film “Border Town,” and figured why the fear and why the reports of retaliation do not get media attention.  Corporate Politics in the media and on campus is in need of a continued stream of money and has killed the stories and the whistle blowers.  In the film, it cost people their lives as the paper said no to the story—retaliation allows the politics of Corporate Campus to continue the needed lies and the fraud, while passing along the yearly costs to the taxpayer.

 

Until retaliation gets the proper attention what’s OUR choice Gov?—stay quiet and totally professional hoping I will go away, or make people aware? Being decent, accountable with superior work ethics, and consummate team play doesn’t work.  Go down the hall and ask our Chancellor how relative this case is to him, but, you already know the answer to the question.  Regarding my case Gov. and it ain’t “without merit.”  

The S.B.A. refused to release information to the A.S.B.L.  (the American Small Business League—not to be confused with a lobby group staffed by associates and tell us how wonderful a job the SBDC is doing) who dragged y’all into court and won 8 times, so when my requests for information from their “partner” they fund along with our CUNY/SUNY system regarding the reports from 2006 and 2007 and am denied is no great unexpected shock to me…even those requests as to who else in the State was eliminated from the supposed reorganization.  And when we listened at Arthur Kill as a Director walked away from our Veteran’s—the Strategic Plan of this government funded agency has a mandate to assist not just Veteran’s, but also Minorities—ain’t that right Mr. President? Would testimony from those at Arthur Kill come in handy in court? How about the officials that advised us about the condescending remarks and a previous organization that was left “splintered” by this person?  And Mr. President—it is not the system, or the government or the non-profits that should shoulder the entire blame—those individuals that use retaliation to silence our freedom of speech , and their associates that allow and that threaten (with witnesses) what “they will do if we don’t shut up,” need to share the financial burden. Those that left before me and after me need their stories to be and to think my request to tape investigator closed door conversations was denied.

AUDIT can’t account for $109M of Columbia Work—Daily News- -July 9, 2010.

“Many of the reports and conclusions are grossly misleading and inaccurate,” and “the need to review documentation is necessary to make sure there is no misuse of funds.” People within the College know, and when those documents and time sheets are knowingly fudged by administrators—it is difficult to put an end to.  Controller Liu-gosh bless, and the cure is allowing whistle blowers the freedom to end fraud by allowing us to speak without fear of reprisal.

 

A few years back, I was advised of issues on campus such as dead trees (by the hundreds) and the cause landfill that was dumped that supposedly raised the ground level around trees, which was the answer given to me by a professor at the college as they were cutting hundred year old former majestic dead trees in back of the astronomy lab by the soccer field— along with many others that died in the beautiful forests on campus.  Even the landscaping at the back entrance has huge trees—no longer.  Issues with water, and a recent hazmat fire, coupled with articles that discuss health issues and high levels of toxins are well known.  The trees were and are being chopped down as I write (300 or so) and my concern is the ground students play on—if the ground is in question.  So they planted many new trees around the ball fields last year—and all as in all are dead.  All as in all on the meridian coming into the college, and many as in many of the new plantings opposite the track and ball fields have also died.  Was the landfill contaminated?

Pictures thankfully do not need political words to reflect the accuracy of the dead wood, and the illegal dumping of landfill during the previous regime is well known—and those opposed to this dumping paid the price, as officials discuss their concern for the environment and commitment to green to the media-maybe they meant the dollars, rather than the environment. My kids play on those ball fields.  Pictures are worth 1,000 words and do not lie, and the request to check the ground for contaminants…Funny thing about the word “insubordination” and used as part of the needed lies by the administration, BUT the charge of insubordination was dropped from my case right after the college refused to discuss the incident with witnesses—in court there are others who refused to compromise safety, diverted funds, missing equipment, and ethics in neighboring departments and “left.”  Do the above have to do with my case directly? NO. Same people pulling the strings? YES. Maybe the Dean at the College will enlighten us in court.

We closed ball fields in Great Kills for high levels of radon in the ground due to contaminated dumping of landfill that some believe is “safe,” and the air was just as safe after 9/11 in lower Manhattan—go ask those that are suffering, and simple requests to check soil for safety sake, but with given answers to simple questions such as missing equipment on campus that is met with “if you value your job-shut up or else.”--waddya expect.

Making people personally and financially responsible for retaliation when proven guilty is long overdue, but instead we reward them with other no-show positions within the system, allow their pensions and benefits to kick in, make sure the fudged numbers and time sheets continue to be fudged,  while the taxpayer pays for this...forever.  

 

 

Daily News-July13, 2010—Jobs for cronies (pay pals) upstate starting at $110,000 times 6,  Meeks and the loan,  Third term shenanigans, Racino, and you think I matter?  AND AS IN MY CASE—PEOPLE KNOW AND ARE AFRAID TO TALK UP DUE TO FEAR OF RETALIATION.  We read about the scandal in Binghamton, as the athletics head of C.S.I. departs—some say it was due to politics and diversion.

This is not just about my little case of retaliation that you could squash at will, but just might not be able to in court—it is a primer for all threatened and dismissed through lies. The “laws” do nothing to protect our freedom of speech—so to write and write and write until heard needs awareness—it is what it is. Retaliation protection as outlined by college administration falls under the guise of “creative” re-organizations, that when you look at the replacements and the lies from day one up until recent hiring’s (in my case) make a mockery of “protection.”  Be responsible for your actions.

And you wonder why the economy is in the shitter.

VTY,

Robert Stein

718-715-2902


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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

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(212) 788-7116

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Contact: 212-788-7116

 

 

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

 

Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn’s Public Schedule

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8:30 AM         Speaks at Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Conference, "The Outlook for Small Business in New York City"

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]]> Gail Goode Challenges Gillibrand for U.S. Senate!!! http://www.r8ny.com/node/154036 2010-07-13T16:23:16-04:00 2010-07-13T16:30:56-04:00 gov_wire BREAKTHROUGH NEWS!

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]]> DiNapoli Announces Support For Wall Street Reform Act http://www.r8ny.com/node/154034 2010-07-13T13:03:55-04:00 2010-07-13T13:16:13-04:00 gov_wire CONTACT:
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DiNAPOLI ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR WALL STREET
REFORM ACT



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(212) 681-4840 FOR RELEASE: Immediately
July 13, 2010

DiNAPOLI ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR WALL STREET REFORM ACT

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli yesterday reaffirmed his support for the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in a letter to New York’s congressional delegation. DiNapoli described the proposed legislation as an essential step forward in restoring confidence in the financial services sector and stability to financial markets.

“A thriving Wall Street is vital to New York’s economic growth,” DiNapoli said. “I want to see our institutions prosper. But we need new rules to protect taxpayers from being on the hook if big banks fail. When Congress adopts these new regulations, I’m confident that we’ll see improved transparency, risk management, and a healthier Wall Street that generates sustainable profits.”

DiNapoli’s letter also identified the regulation’s benefits for the $133 billion New York Common Retirement Fund, which he heads. Improved regulatory oversight and risk assessment helps the Fund to better predict its investment returns and reduce taxpayers’ contributions, DiNapoli said.

Click here to read the full text of the letter or visit the Office of the State Comptroller at www.osc.state.ny.us.


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]]> DiNapoli Announces Support For Wall Street Reform Act http://www.r8ny.com/node/154033 2010-07-13T13:03:28-04:00 2010-07-13T13:16:13-04:00 gov_wire CONTACT:
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(212) 681-4840 FOR RELEASE: Immediately
July 13, 2010

DiNAPOLI ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR WALL STREET REFORM ACT

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli yesterday reaffirmed his support for the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in a letter to New York’s congressional delegation. DiNapoli described the proposed legislation as an essential step forward in restoring confidence in the financial services sector and stability to financial markets.

“A thriving Wall Street is vital to New York’s economic growth,” DiNapoli said. “I want to see our institutions prosper. But we need new rules to protect taxpayers from being on the hook if big banks fail. When Congress adopts these new regulations, I’m confident that we’ll see improved transparency, risk management, and a healthier Wall Street that generates sustainable profits.”

DiNapoli’s letter also identified the regulation’s benefits for the $133 billion New York Common Retirement Fund, which he heads. Improved regulatory oversight and risk assessment helps the Fund to better predict its investment returns and reduce taxpayers’ contributions, DiNapoli said.

Click here to read the full text of the letter or visit the Office of the State Comptroller at www.osc.state.ny.us.


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]]> State Senator Suzi Oppenhiemer, Assemblyman William Scarborough, Assemblyman Michael G. Miller, Rob Calarco and Aleksander Powie http://www.r8ny.com/node/154032 2010-07-13T12:28:47-04:00 2010-07-13T12:31:22-04:00 gov_wire You're receiving this email because of your relationship with New York Uprising.  You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails.

 



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For immediate release: Tuesday July 13, 2010

Contact:  Mark Botnick, NY Uprising, 917-287-0495, mark@nyuprising.org

                 Adam Riff, NY Uprising, 805-743-3743, adam@nyuprising.org

 

State Senator Suzi Oppenhiemer, Assemblyman William Scarborough, Assemblyman Michael G. Miller, Rob Calarco and Aleksander Powietrzynski Sign New York Uprising Pledge

 

130 Candidates Have Signed New York Uprising's Pledges to Reform Albany

 

Today New York Uprising announced that Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-37thSD), Assemblyman William Scarborough (D-29th AD),  Assemblyman  Michael Miller (D-38th AD), Rob Calarco (D), candidate for the 3rd AD and Aleksander Powietrzynski (R), candidate for the 28th AD have all New York Uprising's pledges to reform Albany. Pledge singers to date include candidates for Governor, New York State Attorney General, New York State Comptroller, New York State Senate, New York State Assembly and Congress. New York Uprising pledges committing to bring reform to Albany. New York Uprising has sent pledges to all candidates for office in New York State. Congressional candidates have been asked to support non-partisan independent redistricting since they are affected by the lines drawn. 

 

In recognizing these committed candidates Mayor Koch said:  "I applaud these candidates as true "Heroes of Reform" for signing the three New York Uprising pledges.  This year voters are counting on candidates to commit to specific reforms in advance, these candidates have done.  I look forward to working with them to see these reforms swiftly implemented should they be elected."

 

"NY Uprising has brought together the critical reforms needed in New York State, which I have long supported and sponsored. By securing commitments from candidates now, it is my hope that we will have the momentum to make these reforms a reality in 2011. I applaud NY Uprising and Mayor Koch for focusing public attention on this vital reform agenda," said Senator Oppenheimer

 

"New York Uprising is leading the way to bring civil service back into politics. This country was founded on principles of popular sovereignty and it is time that we end the reign of career politics and return to a civil service mindset. Only when the elected are chosen from among the people are the people truly represented. I proudly signed the NY Uprising pledge," said Aleksander Powietrzynksi

 

New York Uprising, founded by former NYC Mayor Ed Koch, is a non-partisan coalition dedicated to reforming New York's dysfunctional state government.  It is led by Mayor Koch along with a Board of Trustees that includes former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former NYS Governor Mario Cuomo former NYS Comptroller Ned Regan, former US Congressman Herman Badillo, former Ambassador Felix Rohatyn, former Deputy Mayor Alair Townsend, former Deputy Mayor Rudy Washington, former Deputy Mayor Peter J. Solomon and former Deputy Mayor John Zuccotti.

 

Pledge signers to date are:

 

New York State Governor

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (D) (I)

Rick Lazio (R) (C)          

Carl Paladino (R)

Steve Levy (R)

 

New York State Comptroller

Comptroller Thomas P. Dinapoli (D)

Harry J. Wilson (R)

 

New York State Attorney General

Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan (R)

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice (D)

State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D)

Sean Coffey (D)

Eric Dinallo (D)

Richard Brodsky (D)

 

New York State Senate

Regina M. Calcaterra (D) Candidate for 1st SD

Ethan Irwin (D) Candidate for 6th SD

Dave Mejias (D) Candidate for 6th SD

Senator Craig M. Johnson (D) 7th SD

State Senator Shirley Huntley (D) 10th SD

Lynn Nunes (D) Candidate for 10th SD

Senator Frank Padavan (R) 11th SD

Tony Avella (D) Candidate for 11th SD

Assemblyman Mike Gianaris (D) Candidate for 12th SD

Senator Jose Peralta (D) 13th SD

Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D) 16th SD

Isaac M. Sasson (D) Candidate for 16th SD

Mike DiSanto (D) Candidate for 22nd SD

Senator Diane J. Savino (D) 23rd SD

Senator Daniel Squardon (D) 25th SD

Senator Liz Krueger (D) 26th SD

Senator Tom Duane (D) 29th SD

Assemblyman Adriano Epaillat (D) Candidate for 31st SD

Mark Levine (D) Candidate for 31st SD

Miosotis Munoz (D) Candidate for 31st SD

Carlos Ramos (D) Candidate for 32nd SD

Senator Pedro Espada (D) 33rd SD

Fernando Tirado (D) Candidate for 33rd SD

Desiree Pilgrim-Hunter (D) Candidate for 33rd SD

Gustavo Rivera (D) Candidate for 33rd SD

Frank Vernuccio (R) Candidate for 34th SD

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D) 37th SD

Bob Cohen (R) Candidate for 37th SD

Didi Barrett (D) Candidate for 41st SD

David A. Sager (D) Candidate for 42nd SD

Senator Roy J. McDonald (R) 43rd SD

Luke Martland (D) Candidate for 46th SD

Bob Domenici (R) Candidate for 46th SD

Patricia A. Ritchie (R) Candidate for 48th SD

Senator David Valesky (D) 49th SD

Andrew Russo (R) Candidate for 49th SD

Danny J. Liedka (R) Candidate for 49th SD

Assemblyman Tom O'Mara (R) Candidate for 53rd SD

Assemblyman Jack Quinn (R) Candidate for 58th SD

Michael Kuzma (D) Candidate for 58th SD

Patrick M. Gallivan (D) Candidate for 59th SD

Marc A. Coppola (D) Candidate for 60th SD

 

 

New York State Assembly

Assembly Republican Leader Brian M. Kolb (R) 19th AD

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I) 2nd AD

Assemblyman Dean Murray (R) 3rd AD

Rob Carlarco (D) Candidate for 3rd AD

Assemblywoman Ginny Fields (D) 5th AD

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick, (R) 7th AD

Assemblyman Philip Boyle (R) 8th AD

Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia (R) 9th AD

Assemblyman Michael A. Montesano (R) 15th AD

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R) 19th AD

Jeff Tobak (D) Candidate for 20th AD

Joshua Wanderer (R) Candidate for 20th AD

Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D) 22nd AD

Bob Friedrich (D) Candidate for 24th AD

John Duane (D) Candidate for 26th AD

Vince Tabone (R) Candidate for 26th AD

Steve Behar (R) Candidate for 26th AD

Joe Fox (D) Candidate for 28th AD

Aleksander Powietryznki (R) Candidate for 28th AD

Assemblyman William Scarborough (D) 29th AD

Jeremiah Frei-Pearson (D) Candidate for 36th AD

John Ciafone (D) Candidate for 36th AD

Aravella Simotas (D) Candidate for 36th AD

Assemblyman Michael G. Miller (D) 38th AD

Donna Marie Caltabiano (R) Candidate for 38th AD

Francisco Moya (D) Candidate for 39th AD

Peter E. Cipriano (R) Candidate for the 49th AD

Lucretia Regina-Potter (R) Candidate for the 49th AD

Doug Biviano (D) Candidate for 52nd AD

Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (D) 57th AD

Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer (D) 60th AD

Nicole Malliotakis (R) Candidate for 60th AD

Assemblyman Louis Tobacco (R) 62nd AD

Assemblyman Micah Z. Kellner (D) 65th AD

Robert J. Rodriguez (D) Candidate for 68th AD

Guillermo Linares (D) Cadidate for 72nd AD

Assemblyman Jonathan Bing (D) 73rd AD

Luis Sepulveda (D) Candidate for 76th AD

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D) 88th AD

Assemblyman Robert J Castelli (R) 89th AD

Mark Rodriguez (D) Candidate for 83rd AD

Assemblywoman Sandra R. Galef (D) 90th AD

Assemblyman George Latimer (D) 91st AD

Jim Borkowski (R) Candidate for 99th AD

Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro (R) 103rd AD

Assemblyman George Amedore (D) 105th AD

Gerard Parisi (R) Candidate for 105th AD

Steven F. McLaughlin (R) Candidate for 108th AD

James Whalen (R) Candidate for 109th AD

Assemblyman James Tedisco (R) 110th AD

BK Keramati (D) Candidate for 110th AD

Assemblyman William Magee (D) 111th AD

Doug Forsythe (R) Candidate for the 118th AD

Phil LaTessa (D) Candidate for 119th AD

Sam Roberts (D) Candidate for 119th AD

Jane Fahey-Suddaby (D) Candidate for 119th AD

Brian McGrath (D) Candidate for 122nd AD

Ken Blankenbush (R) Candidate for 122nd AD

Assemblywoman Donna A. Lupardo (D) 126th AD

Assemblyman David Koon (D) 135th AD

John D. Certto (R) Candidate for 138th AD

Assemblyman Sam Hoyt (D) 144th AD

Joe Golombek (D) Candidate for 144th AD

Assemblyman James P. Hayes (R) 148th AD

 

United States Congress

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D) NY-4th

Congressman Ed Towns (D) NY-10th

Michael Allegretti (R) Candidate for NY-13th

Michael Grimm (R) Candidate for NY-13th

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D) NY-14th

Reshma Sujani (D) Candidate for NY-14th

Joyce Johnson (D) Candidate for NY-15th

Yoni Kleinlander (D) Candidate for NY-17th

Paul Wasserman (R) Candidate for NY-18th

George Phillips (R) Candidate for NY-22nd

Richard Hanna (R) Candidate for NY-24th

Michael Giuliano (R) Candidate for NY 28th

 

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