Tag Archive | "David Paterson"

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.

Brooklyn Sticks With Paterson

Friday, March 26, 2010

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Even as supporters go down like dominoes, Gov. David Paterson’s Brooklyn base is holding firm. Christopher Alessi brings us the voices of the embattled governor’s final supporters. Share

Video – Hundreds Protest Atlantic Yards

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Van Tieu and Yepoka Yeebo Angry residents gathered at Barclays Center outside  the Atlantic Yards Project to protest as Governor David Paterson and other officials broke ground on the new home of the New Jersey Nets. Share

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.

Students mobilize to save free MetroCards

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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Nobody rides for free, Governor Paterson announced a few weeks ago, offering only $25 million in the budget for student MetroCards. The teachers union is holding a city-wide protest in Manhattan, and Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio is asking people to protest by handing out flyers between 7 and 9:30 at subway stations around the city. Stations [...]

Brooklynites Unsurprised By Gay Marriage Vote Delay

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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By Leah Finnegan Had the New York Senate passed a landmark bill to allow same-sex marriage Tuesday, Brooklyn couple Mark Nayden and Richard Kennedy might have finally made plans to legalize their union. Instead, the bill was shelved and the partners, together for 19 years, will have to wait – not that they were surprised [...]

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