Congestion Pricing

The 2006-2007 legislative session comes to an end without doing anything about congestion pricing within Manhattan during business hours. The biggest complaint that came from elected officials has been that the people that would have to pay the $8/day would be the car owners in the outer boroughs and suburbs they represent. A question to those that believe $8 would be too onerous to the daily commuters... where are you parking for free?!? There is no where in Manhattan where these people are parking for less than $40/day so save your money and take the train or bus into the city.

This is the huge failure of Robert Moses a generation ago who refused to construct any mass transit infrastructure. So as the elected officials from State Sen Sabini and State Sen Padavan to Assemblyman William Brennan and Assemblyman Rory Lancman all oppose this common sense approach to solving traffic and encourage use of green transit solutions, the city and the greater New York metropolitan area suffocates from the exhaust and drown in the traffic.

The same legislators that refuse to create the revenue to fix mass transit claim the reason that congestion pricing should not take effect is because their needs to be mass transit improvement before hand. Proposing the Chicken-Egg paradox is simply ducking the issue. Anyone who opposes the congestion pricing simply wants the status quo to rule our lives and are practicing the type of politics that belittles us all.

NY1: Top Stories

NY1: Top Stories

Police brutality charges on the officers and a Sargent of the 77th precinct in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights is the catalyst for City Councilman Charles Barron's and Civil Rights lawyer Michael Warren's campaign to bring justice to the NYPD. Kings County District Attorney Charles Hynes, on NY1 admittedly denied any wrong doing by the 77th Precinct (blanket denial of police wrong doing ala-Giuliani) could be the seeds for the end of Mr Hynes tenure as District Attorney. In 2005, African-American State Sen. John Sampson won 35% of the vote while the incumbent White Mr. Hynes won with 40%. In another crowded of white or jewish candidates with one black candidate Mr Hynes certainly will not win again.

Democratic GAIN: Job posting of the ever annoying and excessively ambitious State Sen. Jeff Klein

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Company NYS Senator Position: Fundraiser Job Category: Campaigns Post Date: 08/Jun/2007 Salary: Competitive / Yearly
Summary: Democratic NYS Senator seeks a high energy, fundraiser with strong track record of success.
Description: Responsibilities: Responsible for day-to-day fundraising efforts for multi-million dollar committee budget; Assist with development & implementation of finance plan; Manage call time program; Make outbound calls to solicit pledges; Perform donor research; Set, track & chart measurable goals, i.e. Overall Call Time, Revenue/Calls per Hour, Per Pledge average, New Donors, and Efficiency goals; Develop & implement new and small donor plan; Plan & execute fundraisers and other events; Develop & implement donor communications program, including direct mail, fully utilizing campaign website, writing & e-blasting (via fax & email) newsletters, updates, etc.; Maintain all contribution databases; Prepare correspondence; Prepare compliance and filing documents; Position may require Travel with the Senator Senator ; Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements: Immediate full time position that requires a meticulous, goal-oriented, self-starter with the following abilities: Exceptional telephone techniques & skills, using strong communication (sales) and persuasion skills; Personable, clear, concise with the ability to work a room and develop and maintain strong relationships; Excellent written communication skills; Professional appearance & demeanor are essential; Must work independently with little supervision; Strong work ethic, self-motivated, performance driven, with the ability to set & track daily measurable goals; Able to prioritize well; Highly organized & detail oriented; Pro-active, possessing a positive attitude at all times; Ability to listen, take direction, follow through and multi-task; Must excel under pressure & meet changing requirements in a face-paced environment; Flexible schedule, ability to work nights and weekends as required; Knowledgeable about NYS politics and stays informed of current political news; Proficient computer & research skills; Knowledge of NGP database helpful, but not required; Hours are long and the work is hard but the opportunity to network and learn is incredible; Own Car is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:
Forward resume, cover letter (which should include political affiliations and leanings), references and salary history. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Qualified candidates will be contacted.

City: Bronx State: NY Region: Northeast Positions Available: 1 [Photo] [Photo]
This job posting will expire in 82 day(s) on 9/08/2007.
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For Queens in ’09, Candidates in Spades

For Queens in ’09, Candidates in Spades

Along with nearly all of the county's City Council members seeking promotions to Boro Prez, Public Advocate, Comptroller, or Avella's quixotic Mayoral run, there are staffers already set up to run for city council runs. Shirley Huntley's Chief of staff Rubin Wills and Greg Meeks District office manager Brian Simmons will be running for Leroy Comrie's and James Sanders' seats respectively.

Community activists have also made intentions known such as Phil Goldfeder (community liason for the Mayor's office), David Reisch (city council candidate in 2001), Kevin Forestal (president of advisory council for Queens Hospital Center), will all likely be running for Jim Gennaro's Seat.