Category Archives: NYC Politics

Wednesday News Items

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

Things are getting busy around here. The end of the semester is always that way. Here a few news items to point your attention to: It appears the Mumbai terrorists had some logistical support from a U.S. citizen. David Headley, … Continue reading →

Posted in (Anti and Post) Communism, (Counter)Terrorism, Cuba(n), NYC Politics, South Asia(n) | Leave a comment

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to be Tried in NYC, Lynne Stewart Off to Jail and Other News

Posted on November 24, 2009 by

[KSM: Coming soon to a NYC courthouse near you] Attorney General Holder announced he is bringing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) from Guantanamo to NYC to face a criminal trial instead of allowing his case to continue in front of military … Continue reading →

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New York, Nepotism, and Caroline Kennedy

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

I am frankly nauseated that Caroline Kennedy may be our (New York’s) next senator. Maybe I should not be so upset. After all, if Democrats can elect a president with no executive experience, why not appoint a senator who lacks … Continue reading →

Posted in NYC Politics, U.S. Politics | 2 Comments

More on Jewish Voting Patterns in Election 2008

Posted on September 26, 2008 by

[H/t to A.L. and Sultan Knish] As I’ve written elsewhere, talk of the “Jewish community” or the “Jewish vote” is misguided as there are many Jewish communities and these various communities have different voting patterns. For example, Reform Jews generally … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel and Zionism, NYC Politics, U.S. Politics | 2 Comments

Jews Now Favor McCain in New York, 54-32

Posted on September 18, 2008 by

[H/t to Roland (But I am a Liberal!) for bringing this post by John Podhoretz at Contentions to my attention. The sample size of the survey is way too small but I always suspected McCain would do as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel and Zionism, NYC Politics, U.S. Politics | 1 Comment

Diplomatic Deadbeats in NYC

Posted on July 7, 2008 by

It’s been a problem for decades, deadbeat diplomats who refuse to pay their parking violations and other fines. The total bill for these deadbeats now stands at $75 million. Another problem is non-payment of property taxes. The NYC Department of … Continue reading →

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Support Bill Providing NY Farmworkers the Right to Overtime and a Weekly Day of Rest

Posted on June 19, 2008 by

[h/t to A.L. As most of you know, I am a strong supporter of labor rights. I also am a major foodie and recognize the people who grow and pick our fruits and vegetables do backbreaking and necessary work. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Labor, NYC Politics | 2 Comments

Islamist Front or Instrument of the State?

Posted on August 18, 2007 by

[Khalil Gibran, 1883-1931] I was not planning on writing about the Islamist madrassa Khalil Gibran International Academy opening in Brooklyn this fall but it seems like I can’t open the morning newspaper or turn on the radio without hearing about … Continue reading →

Posted in (Counter)Terrorism, Education, NYC Politics, Radicalism | 1 Comment