Monthly Archives: February 2009

February 28, 2009

In Contentious Vote, City Council Approves Speaker’s Choice For Clerk

By Kieran K. Meadows The City Council approved Speaker Christine Quinn’s (D-Manhattan) appointment of Michael McSweeney to the position of city clerk on Thursday, by a 32-16 vote. McSweeney, of Queens, has been the acting city clerk since the fall. … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2009

Despite Obstacles, Community Organization Remains Upbeat

By Kieran K. Meadows Rebecca Fishburne waited outside a large brick-red building on Valentine’s Day morning in Red Hook, Brooklyn. She was waiting for a mobile HIV testing van to arrive, but the van was running an hour late. Despite … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2009

Brooklyn Residents Unaware Bus Service May Be Cut

By Kieran K. Meadows The Metropolitan Transportation Authority revealed yesterday that its budget shortfall is almost $2 billion due to $650 million in declining real estate tax and fare revenues. A decrease in ridership in January also contributed to the … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2009

Live-Blogging the NYCLA Forum on Protecting Journalists and Their Confidential Sources

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, the New York County Lawyers’ Association sponsored a public forum called “Protecting Journalists and Their Confidential Sources: A Matter of Privilege.” The event brought together lawyers and journalists, both on the panel and in the … Continue reading →

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