Wednesday, July 8, 2009
New York governor picks a lieutnant governor
Less than two years after being taped to lead the state following the well documented escapades of former governor Spitzer, New York governor David Paterson in a surprise move, appointed a former subway executive as the new lieutenant governor. Republicans declare the move unconstitutional and are crying foul.
In light of what is going on in the state of New York and the city of New York with all these latest power grab, Honduras seems like a constitutional role model.
For more, see NYdailynews.com
In light of what is going on in the state of New York and the city of New York with all these latest power grab, Honduras seems like a constitutional role model.
For more, see NYdailynews.com
Labels: ex governor Spitzer, governor David Paterson, Mayor Bloomberg, New York, NYC
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Homeless in New York City are being charged rent.
New York City has began charging rent to its working homeless with incomes living in city's shelters.
The amount is said to vary but not to exceed 50 percent of a family's income.
As if they were not homeless enough, the new measure is going to make these homeless really homeless now.
For more, see NYT.com
The amount is said to vary but not to exceed 50 percent of a family's income.
As if they were not homeless enough, the new measure is going to make these homeless really homeless now.
For more, see NYT.com
Labels: homeless charged for rent., Homeless shelters, Mayor Bloomberg, NYC
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