Tag: Michael Benjamin
Good Day NY Asks Why A Fmr State Legislator Refused To Take Council Oath
by Michael | Dec 16, 2014 | Education, Government | 0 |
Former state legislator Michael Benjamin refused to take an oath during a City Council hearing at City Hall. http://www.myfoxny.com/clip/10952602/oath-refusal I was able to address and defend my decision refusing CM...
Read MoreCampaign Trail: Bronx Insurgent Michael Blake's Residency Woes Continue
by Michael | Aug 6, 2014 | African Americans, Elections, Politics | 0 |
On Tuesday, I live-tweeted from the Bronx Board of Elections as the case challenging the residency of well-heeled insurgent Democrat, Michael Alexander Blake got under way. Blake, a former Obama White House and campaign aide, is...
Read MoreChallenging Inequalities in NYC Housing Plans
by Michael | Jun 26, 2014 | Government, Housing, Public Policy | 0 |
Challenging Inequalities in NYC Housing Plans (video) via @bxperspectives @BronxnetTV Go to link => http://t.co/w3do4mKF8Z http://CorruptionCrusher.com/ @SquarePegDem www.Facebook.com/SquarePegDem...
Read MorePolitical Announcement by Michael Benjamin
by Michael | Mar 14, 2014 | Government, Politics, Public Policy, RAce Relations | 5 |
Dear Friends, I will NOT seek to serve in the Assembly again. I’m a “recovering politician” and I won’t commit the sin of political hubris. I served. I now serve in a different way. It’s time for a...
Read MoreBATTLE IN THE BOOGIE DOWN: Challengers Eye Scandal-Plagued Bronx Assemblyman | Politicker
by Michael | Jan 16, 2014 | African Americans, Elections, Political corruption, Politics, Public Corruption | 4 |
This column was originally published on January 6, 2014. Former Assemblyman Stevenson’s federal corruption began that day. A week later, the jury returned a guilty verdict on all four charges. Under NYS law, Mr. Stevenson...
Read MoreSanta Cuomo Holiday Wish Book: Naughty & Nice REDC Gifts
by Michael | Dec 13, 2013 | Economic Development, Government, Public Policy | 2 |
Several of my tweets this week looked at selected goodies dispensed by Santa Cuomo from his sack of Regional Economic Development Council (REDC 2013) gifts, um, grants this Christmas. Many of the projects seem tangentially...
Read MoreCupcakes | The Daily Show
by Michael | Oct 13, 2013 | Government, Health, Media, Public Policy | 0 |
Cupcakes | The Daily Show – October 31, 2007 Dr. Rob Riggle investigates the number one frosted killer of our children. Fmr Assemblyman Michael Benjamin defends the venerable treat. (4:54)
Read MoreThe Best & the brightest? | Live From The State Capital
by Michael | Sep 30, 2013 | Government, Politics, Public Policy | 1 |
Fred Dicker interviews Michael Benjamin on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s human rights nominee and his plan to close the Indian Point Energy Center.
Read MoreA public advocate debate about personal finances, and Bloomberg | Capital New York
“I don’t want to be one of these guys who never held a real job in their life.”
Read MoreMichael Benjamin Joins NY1 Wiseguys Weigh In On Mayoral Campaign
by Michael | Aug 28, 2013 | Uncategorized | 1 |
Wiseguys @kbcarol (Bellamy) @SquarePeg_Dem (Michael Benjamin) @AlDAmatoNY on @RoadToCityHall at 7 & 10pm
Read MoreWe Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest | City and State NY
by Michael | Aug 21, 2013 | African Americans, Crime, Media, Public Policy, RAce Relations | 0 |
Michael Benjamin writes that America hasn’t moved beyond the legacy of violence against blacks: http://bit.ly/13Q9HRj
Read MoreSome questioning Silver's leadership – News 10 Now
by Michael | Aug 10, 2013 | Elections, Government, Politics, Public Policy | 2 |
Assembly Speaker Silver’s leadership in question The ethics commission inquiry by the organization known as JCOPE is expected to probe how the Assembly handles allegations of sexual harassment. “There are procedures...
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