Primary Elections Held for Albany Lawmakers in All Five Boroughs Tuesday Video
“I know the IDC wants to maintain a separate caucus. They want to have a say, they want to be kingmakers. And [Marisol Alcantara] allow them to do that.”
Read More“I know the IDC wants to maintain a separate caucus. They want to have a say, they want to be kingmakers. And [Marisol Alcantara] allow them to do that.”
Read Moreby Michael | Jul 11, 2016 | Media, Racial Justice | 1 |
‘Pokémon Go’ is all the rage — but there’s a dark side. If you’re like us, you probably spent the weekend running around catching Pokémon via your smartphone. The app may be more popular than WhatsApp, Snapchat and Instagram,...
Read Moreby Michael | Sep 4, 2014 | Elections, Government, Media, Political corruption, Politics, Public Corruption | 0 |
The federal corruption trial of Melvin E. Lowe began this week in White Plains with little to no media coverage. What strikes me and a few other inquiring minds is that sits at the middle of a number intersecting investigations...
Read Moreby Michael | Sep 2, 2014 | Education, Elections, Government, Media, Politics, Public Policy | 0 |
On Monday night, BronxTalk host Gary Axlebank again did Bronx voters a public service by bringing together candidates for state assembly in the 79th AD which spans parts of Melrose, Morrisania, Crotona, Claremont and Concourse...
Read Moreby Michael | Sep 1, 2014 | African Americans, Education, Education Reform, Media, Politics, Public Policy, RAce Relations | 5 |
My latest NY Post column (8/29/2014): On Saturday and again on Monday, TV personality and civil-rights activist The Rev. Al Sharpton spoke of the need to separate bad apples from the bag of good cops. But without skipping a...
Read MoreThe Bronx Chronicle endorses Jeffrey Klein (leader of the Independent Democratic Caucus) for re-election to the 34th State Senate District. The Bronx Chronicle endorses Jeffrey Klein for re-election to the 34th State Senate...
Read Moreby Michael | Sep 1, 2014 | Elections, Government, Media, Politics, Public Policy | 0 |
Bronxtalk TV 79 AD Debate On Bronxnet public access Monday (9/1) at 9pm. (h/t Anthony Rivieccio, Northwest Bronx Democrats) Spoiler alert: The debate was recorded between the candidates for the Democratic Primary in the 79th AD...
Read MoreThe Bronx Chronicle endorses Jeffrey Klein (leader of the Independent Democratic Caucus) for re-election to the 34th State Senate District. The Bronx Chronicle endorses Jeffrey Klein for re-election to the 34th State Senate...
Read Moreby Michael | Aug 25, 2014 | African Americans, Government, Media, Public Policy, RAce Relations, Racial Justice | 0 |
“Hands up! Don’t Shoot!”
Read Moreby Michael | May 8, 2014 | African Americans, Media | 0 |
Jet Magazine roars into the 21st century on a digital-only platform. Michael Benjamin Chicago-based JET magazine to go digital-only BY SANDRA GUY Staff Reporter May 7, 2014 11:10AM > JET magazine, the digest-sized sister...
Read Moreby Michael | Jan 27, 2014 | Government, Media, Politics, Public Policy | 0 |
Fighting for Liberal Agenda, Assembly Speaker Finds New Ally in Mayor BY THOMAS KAPLAN The relationship between Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sheldon Silver, the Assembly speaker, could help advance their common goals that have...
Read Moreby Michael | Dec 31, 2013 | Media, Public Policy | 0 |
It’s been a wild and interesting 2013. We assailed corruption and sexual harassment in government. We praised the good of those seeking to create a livable City and State. The corruption crushing commentary will continue...
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