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Paterson Doubles Security To Look More Gubernatorial

Not Very Gubernatorial Looking David Paterson

In an effort to look “more gubernatorial,” New York Governor David Paterson has apparently doubled his security from what it was last year and according to the New York Post there is now more state troopers working security detail for Paterson than there are patrolling all of Long Island.

According to state troopers, Paterson now travels with a large entourage and usually a motorcade of around four cars which makes him look more important and “helps him politically.”

According to Thomas Mungeer, the president of the State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, points out that despite the fact …continue reading

SUNY Wastes Money, Paterson Not Cutting Costs

This year, CUNY and SUNY colleges have both raised tuition, cut classes, stopped hiring adjuncts, and in general have tried to cut costs everywhere they can. Well, the Daily News is reporting that while students are paying tons more in fees and tuition, SUNY has spent $29.9 paying overtime through November of this fiscal year (which does not end until March 31).

This new finding means that SUNY is exceeding last year’s total, while other schools have cut overtime.

SUNY spokesman David Belsky said new Chancellor Nancy Zimpher is trying to develop a system-wide plan to cut costs “through greater innovation and reduced …continue reading

With Giuliani Out, No GOP Candidates Stand Out

As we mentioned earlier this week, the announcement by former New York City Mayor and Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani that he would not run was a devastating blow to the Republicans who are now expected to lose both the gubernatorial and Senate elections because they do not have any viable candidates.

Rudy Giuliani’s departure from the race before it even began shows a side of the GOP that is often unnoticed, the fact that the Party has just a handful of prominent candidates (none of which actually win major elections) and not much else.

In New York, the most prominent Republican in the …continue reading

Rudy Not Running For Office, Endorses Lazio

It appears that the political gods are in fact merciful and Rudy Giuliani will in fact not run for office in 2010. On Tuesday, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani announced that he will not run for governor or senator in 2010, putting an end to months of relentless rumors about his political future.

Giuliani had been riding the September 11 gravy train after his term as mayor of New York expired and was doing a good job of it as he continuously reminded us of the fact that he was mayor of New York when it was …continue reading

New York News Week in Review: Dec. 18

Here are a few stories that you might have missed this week:

-New York City’s outer boroughs will be getting a new area code with the amount of numbers expected to run out by 2012. People who are currently in the 718 or 347 area codes will keep their current codes.

-Several education groups have sued Governor David Paterson for the release of money to schools that he has postponed until it becomes financially feasible for the state to pay the aid. Paterson called the move necessary because the State Legislature did not cut enough of the state’s deficit to prevent a large …continue reading

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Paterson Doubles Security To Look More Gubernatorial

SUNY Wastes Money, Paterson Not Cutting Costs

With Giuliani Out, No GOP Candidates Stand Out

Rudy Not Running For Office, Endorses Lazio

New York News Week in Review: Dec. 18

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