Tag Archive | "Christopher Alessi"

Brooklyn Legislators Fight Paterson, But Brace For Budget Cuts

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

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Brooklyn legislators continue to push back against Gov. David Paterson’s proposed budget, but they know cuts are coming.

Barron Cites Racism, Denying Leadership Will Urge Resignation

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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Councilman Charles Barron of Brooklyn tells the Ink that, contrary to public reports, New York’s black leadership will not urge Governor Paterson to resign at a Harlem meeting this evening.

Black Leaders to Reconsider their Support of Paterson

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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The black political establishment of Harlem is weighing whether to continue supporting embattled Governor David Paterson, a Brooklyn district leader told the Ink earlier today.

Barron Blasts Times, Stands By Paterson

Thursday, February 25, 2010

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Rep. Steve Israel, a Democratic congressman from Long Island, has urged Gov. Paterson not to run for reelection after a report in the New York Times of a domestic abuse complaint against a top aide.

Arab-Americans Waiting for Change

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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Arab-Americans, gathered in Bay Ridge, pressed President Obama to move forward on immigration reform.

Flatbush Church with Haitian Connection

Friday, February 12, 2010

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The First Haitian Church of the Brethren in East Flatbush provides constant counseling -- sometimes late into the night -- to grieving congregants.

Brooklyn Party Politics 101

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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Young Brooklyn activists get a civic lesson from their anti-establishment elders.

Child Abuse in Orthodox Brooklyn

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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Chipping away at a wall of silence.

Ladies Who Lunch in Boro Park

Friday, November 20, 2009

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The women begin to pile through the doors of Spoons, the Borough Park luncheonette, just after 1 o’clock in the afternoon. They have an hour.

Deal Has Coney Island Merchants Smiling

Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Christopher Alessi on a new plan to develop Coney Island—one that has local merchants and residents hopeful for the future.

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