Category Archives: Politics

Don’t Forget to Vote in the NYC Primary Election

Posted on September 15, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 15, 2009; ]
Today’s voting day! Many of you were at the 36th Council District debate last Tuesday. What did you think of the debate?

If didn’t get a chance to see the candidates in action, then check out My Brooklyn Report for more information about this primary election.

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36th District City Council Debate

Posted on September 3, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 8, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] The next great debate among the candidates for Brooklyn’s 36th council district will take place on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Gregory’s RC school auditorium, 991 St. Johns Place (near Brooklyn Avenue) in Brooklyn, NY.

Candidates: Hon. Albert Vann (incumbent), William Carrington, Robert E. Cornegy Jr., Mark W. [...]

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On The Road To The City Council Primaries

Posted on August 26, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

We’re only a couple of weeks away from the primaries and by now, you should have seen some signs.  In today’s update, candidate Saquan Jones may possibly have trumped all of the 36th City Council candidates in outdoor advertising by far.  Jones has selected outdoor billboard and CEMUSA bus shelter advertising to get his message [...]

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Candidates’ Debate for the 36th District City Council Seat

Posted on August 25, 2009 by The Changeling

I just received word that there will be a debate for the candidates for the 36th District council seat on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Brooklyn College (Campus Road between East 27th Street and Amersfort Place). The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and it is free.
In the meantime, check out these interesting analyses [...]

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Winston’s Campaign Trail Goes Underground

Posted on August 24, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Spotted…City Council candidate Mark Winston Griffith and his team greeting straphangers at the Utica Avenue A/C subway station during Friday morning’s rush hour.  The night before, Griffith was seen speaking at a private event held at Bread Stuy.

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If I’m Elected…More City Council Candidates & Outdoor Print Ad Campaigns

Posted on August 14, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

A stroll down Malcolm X Boulevard this weekend revealed more print ad promotions of City Council candidates.  Some ads were placed in storefront windows and bodega entrances.  A couple of stores showed no particular endorsement, since their windows displayed two or even three ads.

More competition for the seat for the 36th District.  Candidate David Grinage [...]

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Vote For Me! City Council Candidates & Outdoor Print Ad Campaigns

Posted on August 10, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Primary Day is Tuesday, September 15th and some of the Bed-Stuy City Council candidates in the running are spreading the word through outdoor print advertising. Over the past couple of weeks, postings have started to appear on streetlight posts, brownstone windows and storefronts.  Each candidate has their own branding style and identity.

Incumbent Darlene Mealy [...]

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Meet Mayoral Candidate Thompson at Brownstone Books

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ June 22, 2009 5:30 pm to June 23, 2009 7:30 pm. ] Democratic Mayoral Candidate Bill Thompson will discuss education with parents, educators, and advocates at Brownstone Books, Thursday, June 25, 5:30 p.m.

Join us to discuss our shared vision for the future of public education.

Please feel free to share widely and bring a friend or two.

Let me know if we can expect you at events@thompson2009.com

L. Joy Mitchell
ljoymitchell@gmail.com

Brownstone [...]

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Town Hall Meeting to Protest Bedford-Atlantic Shelter Intake Center

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ June 25, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Click on flyer to enlarge

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Recession Survival Fair

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ June 6, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Once you’ve met the candidates for Al Vann’s seat at Brownstone Books (see earlier post),  go around the corner to the Mt Lebanon Baptist Church for the Recession Survival Fair.

Here’s the information:

Dear Friends,
Recognizing that the coming year will likely be a difficult one for many of us here in Brooklyn, Brooklyn for Barack, hosted by [...]

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