David Yassky

Progressive Landslide

Dan Cantor | Posted 11.30.2009 | New York

Read More: John Liu, Runoff, Working Families Party, Bill De Blasio, New York City, Mark Green, David Yassky, Third Parties, Public Advocate, New York City Comptroller, New York News
Dan Cantor

I speak for thousands of Working Families Party members when I say that we are thrilled to have played a part in the victories of John Liu and Bill de Blasio.

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The Colossus Comes on Stilts

Christian Nwachukwu, Jr. | Posted 11.29.2009 | New York

Read More: Harlem, Bill De Blasio, David Paterson, David Yassky, John Liu, Mark Green, Barack Obama, Run-Off-Election, Caroline Kennedy, New York News
Christian Nwachukwu, Jr.

All along Sugar Hill Harlem, we think it began with Caroline. The slide, the trenchant derision, the Partied and, some hope, parting exile. "He shou...

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Democratic Runoffs: Few New Yorkers Expected To Vote Today

nytimes.com | CLYDE HABERMAN | Posted 11.29.2009 | New York

Read More: Bill De Blasio, New York Elections, David Yassky, Runoff Elections, John Liu, Democratic Runoffs, Mark Green, Democrats, Voting Turnout, New York News

More people went to the ballpark over the weekend to watch the Yankees play the Red Sox than are likely to elect New York's next chief money man on Tu...

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Yom Kippur Puts Damper On Last Day Of Campaigning

nytimes.com | Michael Barbaro | Posted 11.28.2009 | New York

Read More: Yom Kippur, David Yassky, John Liu, New York Jews, Mark Green, Yom Kippur New York, High Holy Days, Public Advocate, New York News

Because of a quirk in the calendar, Monday is both the last day of campaigning before the Democratic runoff election and the holiest day on the year f...

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The Morgenthau Era Comes To An End, But The Jury Is Still Out On Some

Dan Collins | Posted 11.16.2009 | New York

Read More: Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, Bill De Blasio, David Yassky, Robert Morgenthau, John Liu, David Yassky Comptroller, Mark Green Public Advocate, John Liu Comptroller, Mark Green, Bill De Blasio Public Advocate, Cyrus Vance Jr., New York News
Dan Collins

Imagine how surprised and delighted New Yorkers must have been when they awoke to find the city is embarking on a Democratic runoff -- a two-week political steel cage match to decide the nominations for public advocate and comptroller.

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Primary Voting Tip Sheet

New York Times | Michael Barbaro | Posted 11.15.2009 | New York

Read More: William Thompson Jr, New York District Attorney, New York Public Advocate, New York Democratic Primaries, New York Mayor Race, New York Primary Elections, Cy Vance, John Liu, Richard Aborn, Leslie Crocker Snyder, Melinda Katz, Michael Bloomberg, Ny Elections, Boris Johnson, New York Primaries, New York City Council, New York Comptroller, Cy Vance Jr., Mark Green, David Yassky, New York News

After four years of fund-raising and campaigning, candidates for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, distract attorney and City Council will face Dem...

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Vote Every Time, NYC: Join Russell, Vote Yassky Tomorrow

Sara Haile-Mariam | Posted 11.14.2009 | New York

Read More: Chuck Schumer, Russell Simmons, David Yassky, New York City Comptroller, 2010 Democratic Primary, New York News
Sara Haile-Mariam

Last Thursday, Russell Simmons announced his support of David Yassky for New York City Comptroller.

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New York City Elections: Real Estate's The Hot Issue

Gotham Gazette | Courtney Gross | Posted 11.13.2009 | Home

Read More: New York Election, New York Races, New York Elections, Decision 2009, Bill Thompson, Tony Avella, Melinda Katz, New York Mayoral Race, Real Estate Interests, Eric Gioia, David Weprin, David Yassky, John Liu, Bill De Blasio, Mark Green, Normal Siegel, New York City-New York, Home News

The real estate market is reeling but that has not stopped the industry from doling out $2.5 million to candidate for citywide office this year and mo...

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New York Elections Cheat Sheet

Our Town | Charlotte Eichna and Dan Rivoli | Posted 11.09.2009 | Home

Read More: Tony Avella, William Thompson, Bill Thompson, New York Mayor, New York Elections, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, Melinda Katz, John Liu, David Weprin, David Yassky, Bill De Blasio, Eric Gioia, Mark Green, Norman Siegel, Richard Aborn, Leslie Crocker Snyder, Cyrus Vance Jr., Cy Vance, Home News

During the past few months, these papers have provided ongoing coverage of the various candidates vying for office this fall, as well as overviews of ...

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Why I'm Running For City Comptroller

David Yassky | Posted 08.08.2009 | New York

Read More: David Yassky, Albany, NY State Senate, New York State Senate, New York, New York City, New York City Comptroller, New York News
David Yassky

In the right hands, the City Comptroller's office will be a powerful force for increasing productivity and generating innovation.

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Live At The Apollo: The Question of Limitation

Sara Haile-Mariam | Posted 08.01.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Michael Jackson, Al Sharpton, The Apollo, Young People, David Yassky, Entertainment News
Sara Haile-Mariam

Michael Jackson made us dance. Barack Obama made us vote. Now what will we do for ourselves, what will we do for future generations?

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