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July 15, 2009

MARTY ROCKS WITH CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED, MOUNTAIN & JOHN SEBASTIAN



CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED, MOUNTAIN, JOHN SEBASTIAN TO OPEN 31ST YEAR OF SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES HOSTED BY BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT MARTY MARKOWITZ Classic rockers to take the stage Thursday for Brooklyn's salute to 40th anniversary of Woodstock   On...

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BILL de BLASIO EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS



Got this e-mail from the de Blasio campaign: July 15, 2009 Dear Friends, Great news! Our most recent filing with the Campaign Finance Board far exceeded our expectations. We surpassed our fundraising goals and brought in $221,570 over the last...

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HAPPY NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY!



July 15 Declared "National Pet Fire Safety Day" to Help Protect Pets from Home FiresAKC and ADT Offer Prevention & Rescue Tips To help reduce the estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year, the American Kennel Club...

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BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE



Sunnyside Chamber Business Card Exchange07/16/2009 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm   On Thursday, July 16 - 6 - 8pmThe Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the   Cordially invite you to a free   at MERIT GROUP REALTY (718 786...

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SOTOMAYOR MUST LOVE THESE ODDS



These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." Following Two Days of Hearings, 90% Expect Sotomayor to Be Confirmed Wednesday, July...

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PRIME MINISTER al-MALIKI TO VISIT WITH OBAMA



THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      July 15, 2009 Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister al-Maliki to the White House   President Obama looks forward to welcoming...

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DOESN'T THE CITY CARE ABOUT QUEENS?



  THOMPSON AUDIT: BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT UNABLE TO ADDRESS THOUSANDS OF QUALITY-OF-LIFE COMPLAINTS IN QUEENS The Department of Buildings' Queens Quality of Life Unit is unable to address thousands of quality-of-life complaints involving illegal home conversions because inspectors are unable to...

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LINARES RESIGNS TO RUN FOR CITY COUNCIL



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 328-09July 15, 2009STATEMENT OF MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON DR. GUILLERMO LINARES STEPPING DOWN AS THE CITY'S COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS "Last night, Dr. Guillermo Linares, [pictured right], told me that he is going to stand for...

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WHERE DOES THIS LEAVE LEFF



In Matter of Leff, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department sought an order disbarring attorney Steven Leff. Leff, who was admitted in 1988, was suspended for a three year period back in 2000 and never reapplied...

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WHAT ABOUT THOSE ALREADY HOMELESS?



  For Immediate Release 07/14/2009   Pelosi Statement on Recovery Funds Allocated to San Francisco to Prevent Homelessness Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to nearly $9 million granted to San Francisco under the...

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AFFORDABLE THREE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE



  AFFORDABLE THREE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE - OCEAN HILL/BROWNSVILLE SECTION OF BROOKLYN Affordable, newly constructed, three-family homes (3-BR, 1-BR Duplex, Studio) built under NYC HPD's New Foundations Program. Some homes are expected to be ready for closings in...

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GHOST RIDER?



In Santiago v. City of New York, Evelyn Santiago's partner was killed in a motorcycle accident. Although the decedent was unlicensed and intoxicated, Santiago sued the City of New York alleging the death was caused by defective roadway conditions....

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July 14, 2009

SOTOMAYOR: "ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S OUTSTANDING LEGAL MINDS"



Introduction of Judge Sonia Sotomayor by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand July 13, 2009 Thank you Chairman Leahy, Ranking member Sessions, Senator Schumer, and the other distinguished members of the Judiciary Committee for the privilege to speak on behalf of Judge Sonia...

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MALONEY WANTS SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2009 MALONEY STATEMENT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM WASHINGTON, DC -Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today offered the following statement on the ongoing health care reform negotiations:"America's health care 'system' is broken. Too many people pay too...

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SCHUMER'S SOTOMAYOR



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2009 Remarks by U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer Senate Judiciary Committee Introduction of Judge Sonia Sotomayor July 13, 2009 Today is a great national opportunity.  It is an opportunity to recognize that the nomination of...

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DRINKS WITH JESSICA: $20



  Council Member Jessica Lappin invites you for drinks and hors d' oeuvres to celebrate her Re-election Campaign Kickoff!Wednesday, July 29th 6:00 - 8:00 pm   The Havana Room 306 East 76th Street (between 1st & 2nd Avenues) Please...

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DOCTOR COP?



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 327-09July 14, 2009 MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND POLICE COMMISSIONER KELLY SWEAR IN NEW CLASS OF 274 NYPD RECRUITS Class is 58% Minority, Most Diverse Ever Recruits Born in 22 Foreign Countries Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police...

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HRA AINT DOING ITS JOB



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2009   THOMPSON TO HRA: DO A BETTER JOB IN OVERSIGHT OF HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACTING RULES   New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued three audits regarding the...

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PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR SOTOMAYOR GROWS



These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." 44% Oppose Sotomayor's Confirmation, but Support Grows After First Day of Hearings Tuesday,...

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JAY WALDER TO RUN MTA



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 14, 2009 GOVERNOR PATERSON APPOINTS JAY WALDER TO SERVE AS CEO AND CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY International Search Produces Candidate with Stellar Credentials Governor David A. Paterson today announced the appointment of Jay Walder to...

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SOTOMAYOR'S LIFE: "UNIQUELY AMERICAN"



  Testimony of Judge Sonia Sotomayor July 13, 2009 OPENING STATEMENT OF JUDGE SONIA SOTOMAYOR Before the Senate Judiciary Committee July 13, 2009 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I also want to thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for that kind introduction....

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CONDO RULES



In Helmer v. Comito, unit owners William and Sandra Helmer sued the Board of Managers of the Clermont Condominium II to recover damages for an alleged breach fiduciary duty. The couple challenged the Board's authority to enter into a construction contract...

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IS THE DEATH PENALTY RELIGIOUS?



Religion and The Death Penalty Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:30 - 8:30 PM Registration: There is no charge for this program.  Register Drawing on teachings and traditions of justice and the dignity of human life, religious communities have been deeply...

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FAT KIDS DON'T DO WELL



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # 047-09 Monday, July 13, 2009 --> New Report from the Health Department and the Department of Education Finds Physical Fitness Is Associated with Higher Academic Achievement among New York City Public School Students...

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BATTS OUTTA HELL?



In Matter of Batts v. Fischer, inmate Javares Batts was charged with possession of contraband. Although Batts's cell was searched prior to his entry, and passed inspection, prison officials later found a "green leafy substance" which proved to be...

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July 13, 2009

GOLF WITH HONEYSUCKLE



  The Honeysuckle Foundation for Children with Cancer Annual Golf Classic Monday, July 27, 2009 Pine Hollow Country Club East Norwich, New York 10:00 AM Registration & Brunch Noon Shotgun Start 4:30 PM Cocktails/Dinner Reception & Awards Ceremony Day includes:...

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SOTOMAYOR: "AN OUTSTANDING CHOICE"



  THOMPSON STATEMENT ON SONIA SOTOMAYOR CONFIRMATION HEARINGS   New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. issued the following statement as the U.S. Senate began its hearings regarding the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court.  ...

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GOLF WITH JNF



The Jewish National Fund is having its Second Annual Golf Outing (for the Long Island Region) at the North Shore Country Club on August 10, 2009. Here's what we've got: August 10, 2009 9:00 am - 8:00 pm North Shore Country Club500 Shore...

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DISCUSS LGBT HEALTH ISSUES OVER COCKTAILS



  PANEL DISCUSSION: LGBT HEALTH NEEDS IN THE WORKPLACE Our Chamber Champion AETNA, in partnership with the Chamber, has generously underwritten a panel discussion by healthcare professionals and providers exploring the healthcare needs of LGBT employees in the workplace. LGBT employees have unique...

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HOW SICK IS HEALTH CARE REFORM?



These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." 49% Oppose Health Care Reform Plan, 46% Favor It Monday, July 13, 2009...

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400,000 NEW YORKERS WILL BE OUT OF WORK BY 2010



THOMPSON REPORT: 400,000 NEW YORKERS OUT OF WORK AND 9.5% UNEMPLOYMENT BEFORE END OF RECESSION   -One million residents in households whose incomes are severely diminished by unemployment/underemployment-   The number of unemployed New Yorkers will reach 400,000 by...

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BLOOMBERG IS A MAN OF HIS WORD



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 325-09July 13, 2009 MAYOR BLOOMBERG RELEASES LATEST CAMPAIGN ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Administration is Fulfilling 97% of Promises Made During 2005 Campaign Major Gains on Promises that are Fully or Substantially Implemented Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today released...

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CRUISE WITH NYSBA LAWYERS



  You're Invited New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President, Michael E. Getnick, Event Chair, Sherry Levin Wallach, and Tucker Stanclift, Young Lawyers Section Chair, cordially invite you to join NYSBA colleagues on Monday, July 27, 2009 for The NYSBA...

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TOUGH LOVE?



In Kaisman v. Hernandez, after Dr. Arden Kaisman -- a pain-management doctor -- was accused of engaging in "sexually inappropriate acts," his business partner resigned from the practice and offered jobs to existing employees. In April 2007, Kaisman was...

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MAYOR PREFERS "PUFFERY OVER HONESTY"



Got this press release over the weekend: THOMPSON QUESTIONS STIMULUS STATISTICS   New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., in a letter to New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, expressed his concerns over the current administration's exaggeration of...

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WHAT'S PERDUE UP TO THIS WEEK?



Gov. Perdue Presents Lawmakers with Pathway to Protecting Education, Core Services within a Balanced Budget In a letter to lawmakers this week, Gov. Bev Perdue provided a pathway to a balanced budget that protects education and other core services....

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DUE PROCESS DENIED?



In Meadow v. NYC Dept. of Fin., Motor Vehicles, Claire Meadow challenged a $115 ticket she received for illegally parking within five feet of a fire hydrant. Meadow mailed the ticket back with a "not guilty" notation. Yet, an...

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July 10, 2009

COMPTROLLER CANDIDATES CONVERGE & CONVERSE



    Conversation with the Leading Candidates for NYC Comptroller   Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:30pm to 8:30pm     Baruch College/CUNY One Bernard Baruch Way(55 Lexington Avenue at E. 24th Street)3rd Floor, Room 3-150 New York, New York 10010 Panelists: ...

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A REaL GALWAY HOOKER NETWORKING EVENT



Here's an event invite forwarded to us by a reader: I wanted to quickly remind you that the REaL Networking Wine Tasting  is set to take place this coming Monday evening, July 13th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The tasting...

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CAN MEDICAID BE TRANSFORMED?



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 10, 2009 GOVERNOR PATERSON RELEASES REPORT DETAILING SIGNIFICANT REFORMS TO NEW YORK'S PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMSSuccessful Efforts to Transform Medicaid into a High Quality, Cost-Effective Health Insurer Position State for National Reform Governor David A. Paterson today...

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ART CHANG APPOINTED TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 322-09July 10, 2009MAYOR BLOOMBERG APPOINTS ART CHANG TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today appointed Art Chang to the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB). An independent and non-partisan agency, the Campaign Finance...

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POLITICIANS AREN'T CAMPAIGNING FOR THIS



These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." 56% Favor Regulation of Campaign Contributions, But 88% Say Special Interests Likely To...

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A NOTE FROM JESSICA



Here's the text of an e-mail we received from City Council Member Jessica Lappin:   A Note From Jessica Dear Lucas, As I write this, it appears as if the impasse in the State Senate may be over. But unfortunately,...

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RAVITCH IS LT GOV: BUT IS IT KOSHER?



Henry Stern, Parks Commissioner under both the Koch and Guiliani administrations, has a blog of his own and regularly shares his insights on the latest political developments. Here's his take on the Ravitch appointment: Paterson Appoints Ravitch, But Has He...

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TENANT'S WINING IS OVER



In its lease with 250 West Broadway Realty Corp., FFE LLC represented it would obtain all permits from the Department of Buildings so that a wine restaurant could be opened on the premises. When FFE's efforts were unsuccessful, 250...

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DOES MTA HAVE A FUTURE?



  NYCivic will be hosting a Civic Forum, "The Future of the MTA," on WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2009, at 6:30 pm. The talk will be held at the Museum of the City of New York, at 1220 Fifth Avenue, between...

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WATCH FOR GRAFFITI SCOUTS



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 318-09July 9, 2009MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCE NEW STEPS TO MAKE GRAFFITI REMOVAL FASTER AND EASIER IN NEW YORK CITY Mayor's SCOUT Teams Now Find Graffiti Before It's Called Into 311 - and Streamlined Procedures,...

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A ROUTE TO NOWHERE



After his car slid off County Route 3, Noah H. Friedland sued Warren County claiming the accident was caused by the local government's failure to remove a snow and ice buildup. Since the County didn't have notice of the dangerous road...

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July 9, 2009

NYC RECEIVES $74M TO HOUSE HOMELESS



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 319-09July 9, 2009MAYOR BLOOMBERG, HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN, AND HOMELESS SERVICES COMMISSIONER HESS ANNOUNCE NEW YORK CITY WILL RECEIVE $73.9 MILLION IN FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS TO HELP HOMELESS NEW YORKERS STAY IN THEIR HOMES AND IN THEIR...

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HOUSE PARTY WITH SIEGEL



    House Party in West Midtown   SHARON BRONTEINVITES YOU TO A PARTYforNORMAN SIEGELCandidate for NYC Public Advocate Come join us for loads of fun, fabulous food, and flowing wine!Most importantly, come meet Norman and find out why he...

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DID PARKS PULL A FAST ONE?



  THOMPSON STATEMENT ON SOLE SOURCE DEAL TO ALLOW HIGH LINE, INC. TO AWARD CONCESSIONS WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued the following statement after his office voted at the Franchise and...

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WE THOUGHT HE WAS INFALLIBLE



These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information." 59% Reject Pope's Call for More International Regulation of Economy Thursday, July 9, 2009 Just 17%...

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KURLAND CRITICAL OF CITY'S WASTE MANAGEMENT



Here's the text of an e-mail we received from City Council candidateYetta Kurland: Dear Friends and Supporters,I am writing to ask for your help to make sure the Hudson Square sanitation facility is safe for our community.I would like to...

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PATERSON CREATES "STIMULUS OVERSIGHT PANEL"



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 9, 2009   GOVERNOR PATERSON APPOINTS STIMULUS OVERSIGHT PANEL Panel Will Serve as an Independent Stimulus Watchdog to Prevent Waste, Fraud and Abuse Also Announces Major Enhancements to State's Recovery Website Governor David A. Paterson today announced...

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CYBER-STALKING: CALL FOR PAPERS, ESSAYS & PAPER PROPOSALS



    Call for Papers, Essays, and Paper Proposals   Section on Women in Legal Education   The First Amendment Meets Cyber-Stalking Meets Character and Fitness      2010 AALS Annual MeetingNew Orleans, Louisiana Cyber-harassment has made its way to...

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