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Labor Jeers Stingy Con Ed; Pushes New Prevailing Wage Bill

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May 21, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco

Alvarez, Bragg and Slevin at Con Edison

New York, NY - A new bill introduced in the State Assembly could soon have a big impact on the lives of underpaid contract security guards and cleaners working for utility giant Con Edison. (Watch Video)

The "Ghetto" Tour Needs to be DeRailed

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May 21, 2013
By Melissa Mark-Viverito NYC Council Member

On Sunday May 19th, I read an article in the New York Post about a company giving tours of the South Bronx that offer "a ride through a real New York City 'GHETTO.'" The tour spreads fear and lies about the South Bronx, portraying the area as a haven for poverty and crime. One tour guide even went so far as to mock Bronxites standing in line at a food pantry, which is simply despicable.

Adams Gains Support for Bklyn BP

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May 20, 2013
By Stephanie West

New York Communities for Change, one of New York’s largest social justice organizations with 45,000 members, announced its endorsement of Senator Eric Adams for Brooklyn Borough President, joining a long list of unions and dozens of elected officials backing Adams to be Brooklyn’s next leader.

Lanza Backs Catsimatidis For Mayor

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May 18, 2013
By Stephanie West

John Catsimatidis, the successful businessman and independent Republican candidate for mayor, was endorsed by State Senator Andrew J. Lanza (SD-24). Lanza, a Staten Island Republican made the endorsement at an afternoon news conference Friday May 17, 2013.

Extraordinary Leadership: What Happened?

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May 17, 2013
By Thomas J. Mackell, Jr., Ed.D. President Association of Benefit Administrators

In 1969, the author David Halberstam wrote a book entitled, "The Best and the Brightest." In praising the book, The New York Post critic stated that "I predict that this brilliant and unsparing book will stir the conscience of the next generation if not of this."

Unfortunately, the jury is out on this prediction as is so clearly evident today. I would submit that we are in the era of "lackluster leadership."

Liu Reaches Fundraising Cap

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May 15, 2013
By Stephanie West
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Friends of John Liu announced on Tuesday May 14th, that the campaign has reached the fundraising cap and is also eligible to apply for the maximum amount of public funds under the NYC Campaign Finance Program.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Friends of John Liu announced on Tuesday May 14th, that the campaign has reached the fundraising cap and is also eligible to apply for the maximum amount of public funds under the NYC Campaign Finance Program.

The campaign has raised $3,331,600 to-date. The campaign currently has $1,912,517 in cash on-hand.  With $605,516 in total matchable contributions claimed to-date, the campaign is eligible to apply for the maximum amount of public funds under the NYC Campaign Finance Program. 

Crises Mount But President Keeps Majority

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May 15, 2013
By John Zogby, Forbes.com Contributor
ccording to a new poll of likely voters by Zogby Analytics, President Barack Obama maintains a 51% overall job approval rating. The poll of 1000 likely voters, conducted online on May 8 and 9, shows the President’s disapproval ra
According to a new poll of likely voters by Zogby Analytics, President Barack Obama maintains a 51% overall job approval rating. The poll of 1000 likely voters, conducted online on May 8 and 9, shows the President’s disapproval rating to be 46%. The numbers are almost identical to last month’s Zogby Analytics’ poll which had Mr. Obama at 52% approval and 46% disapproval.

NYS Program Encourages Hiring Those with Criminal Record

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May 15, 2013
By Neal Tepel

New York, NY - New York City Regional Economic Development Council (REDC)partnering with the New York State Labor Department  has developed a program titled 'Work For Success'  that provides financial incentives to businesses that hire those formerly incarcerated.

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