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		<title>GOP Candidate For Queens Beep Ready For Homerun</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/republican-candidate-for-queens-borough-presient-ready-to-hit-homerun/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/republican-candidate-for-queens-borough-presient-ready-to-hit-homerun/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[James Lundy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peter Vallone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Queens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Queens Borough President]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tony Arcabascio]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Former minor league baseball pitcher, Aurelio “Tony” Arcabascio is stepping up to the plate. Just last year Arcabascio came out of left field launching a State Senate campaign against heavy hitting incumbent Sen. Mike Gianaris. Arcabascio may have struck out his first bid, but that didn&#8217;t put a wet towel on his political aspirations, this &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/republican-candidate-for-queens-borough-presient-ready-to-hit-homerun/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Peralta Silent On Shady Expenditures</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/peralta-silent-on-questionable-expenditures/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/peralta-silent-on-questionable-expenditures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 20:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[corruption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fughazee nonprofits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jose Peralta]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; The murky depth of Sen. Jose Peralta&#8217;s campaign financial records has aroused suspicion. Crains Insider: On Wednesday, court papers revealed that Queens state Sen. Jose Peralta was one of nine people secretly taped by Queens state Sen. Shirley Huntley—eight of whom, according to federal prosecutors, are under investigation, though not accused of wrongdoing. At the &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/peralta-silent-on-questionable-expenditures/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Republicans Zero In On 19th CD Race</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/republicans-zero-in-on-19-cd-race/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 09:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[19th City Council District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dennis Saffran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phil Ragusa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Republicans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robert Hornak]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Republican Council hopeful Dennis Saffran unveiled a star-studded list of endorsements including former Senator Frank Padavan and Chairman Phil Ragusa earlier this week. Distinguished former Senator Frank Padavan spoke of his longtime relationship with Saffran whom he had supported in the past when Safrran ran but narrowly lost to then-City Councilman Tony Avella, now Senator Avella. “I’ve known &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/republicans-zero-in-on-19-cd-race/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>No Second Term For Troubled Councilman</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/dan-halloran-drops-out-cd19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 16:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chrissy Voskerichian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Republicans]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Say goodbye to Councilman Dan Halloran. First tweeted by NYDN&#8217;s reporter Lisa Colangelo, City Councilman Dan Halloran will not be seeking reelection to the 19th Council District. In the past month Halloran has faced a number of federal criminal charges as well as an ethics probe from his colleagues. In response, Halloran finally crumbled &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/dan-halloran-drops-out-cd19/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Queens GOP Endorses Peterson For Council</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/queens-gop-endorses-peterson-council/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Daniel Peterson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GOP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peter Vallone]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can the Republicans win Peter Vallone&#8217;s Seat? Hold on to your hats, the Queens GOP endorsed Daniel Peterson for Peter Vallone&#8217;s soon to be vacated City Council seat. Peterson, a Republican County Executive Committee member, previously served as their Director of New Media as well as former President of the New York Young Republican Club. &#160; &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/queens-gop-endorses-peterson-council/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Shafran&#8217;s Finances Linked To Donald Manes</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/austin-shafrans-tweeding-linked-to-donald-manes/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/austin-shafrans-tweeding-linked-to-donald-manes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 14:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Austin Shafran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Generational Tweeding. We&#8217;ve been blogging about the shady developments regarding the sudden appearance of life tweeder Austin Shafran trying to steal a council seat in a district he has never been seen or heard of (he&#8217;s also an elected District Leader outside the Council District, but that&#8217;s not the point). When we look at &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/05/austin-shafrans-tweeding-linked-to-donald-manes/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Queen of Transparency is Full of Staff</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/queen-of-transparency-is-full-of-staff-quinn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[campaign operations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quinn is using taxpayer dollars to fund her election with a political hit team in a separate office way from all of the other council members. Christine Quinn said that she wants to bring transparency to government, she wants a more responsive City Council and a corruption-free city government, but what she said she wants &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/queen-of-transparency-is-full-of-staff-quinn/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Cyclist Needs Your Help</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/help-jason-ride-the-five-borough-bike-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crowdrise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Five Borough Bike Tour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jason Yi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roberts Bicycles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Marty Lyons Foundation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; With 12 days to raise $750, time is quickly running out, but you can make a difference. The legendary 5 Borough Bike Tour sponsored by TD Bank is less than two weeks away but what you may not know is that registration closed almost instantly after opening, according to Jason Yi crushing the dreams of &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/help-jason-ride-the-five-borough-bike-tour/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liu Raises Ante Against Casino Proposal</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/john-liu-raises-ante-against-casino/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anti-Casino]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Casino]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; A casino won&#8217;t be cashing in their chips if John Liu has anything to say about it. Democratic Mayoral Candidate John Liu signed onboard the Anti-Willets Point Casino Coalition&#8217;s petition to stop the development of a casino at Willets Point, Queens on Sunday. &#8220;I will never support a casino in New York City much &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/john-liu-raises-ante-against-casino/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Saffran Joins Race For Halloran Seat</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/dennis-saffran-joins-race-for-halloran-seat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[19th Council District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dennis Saffran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Frank Padavan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mike Abel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Republican attorney Dennis Saffran announced his intention to run for the 19th City Council District in Queens currently held by Dan Halloran who will be arraigned later this week on federal corruption charges. In an open letter to the Queens Young Republican Club Saffran wrote, &#8221;I&#8217;m running again this year for two reasons. First, of course, to restore &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/dennis-saffran-joins-race-for-halloran-seat/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Halloran, Smith To Be Arraigned Next Week</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/halloran-smith-to-be-arraigned-next-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[corruption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Malcolm Smith]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wilson pakula]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday a federal grand jury officially indicted Councilman Dan Halloran and Senator Malcolm Smith et al. in a case involving bribery. All defendants are scheduled to be arraigned this Tuesday in White Plains federal court. More to follow. ###]]></description>
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		<title>Impeach Quinn Now!</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/impeach-christine-quinn-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Letter to the editor. Dear QUEENS-POLITICS Editor: Council Speaker Christine Quinn deserves to be instantly impeached from her present post, in addition to lifetime banishment from ever holding public office again.  Her false, fake and failed record is one of criminal misconduct—the latest (but not the most egregious), involving First Amendment issues of her truth &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/impeach-christine-quinn-now/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Democratic Frontrunner Has Crossover Appeal</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/will-paul-vallone-run-on-the-gop-line/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[19th Council Race]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alfredo Centola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[After Dan’s fall from grace, candidates are circling the wagons in the 19th Council District leaving some to wonder, who will run on the Republican line? Let’s start by saying Paul Vallone is the only frontrunner for the 19th. We can argue this, sure, but let’s remember that out of all the wannabes and Johnny &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/will-paul-vallone-run-on-the-gop-line/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ulrich Swindled Cash To Buy Support</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/ulrich-swindled-cash-to-buy-support/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eric Ulrich]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Seniors beware! Councilman Ulrich funneled donations to a senior center to lure political support from a District Leader in charge of the operation. Times Ledger: In 2011, Ulrich gave $5,000 to the Forest Park Senior Center run by Donna Caltabiano, a district leader in state Assemblyman Michael Miller’s (D-Woodhaven) district. But that number jumped &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/ulrich-swindled-cash-to-buy-support/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>As Speaker, Christine Quinn Hangs NYPD Out To Dry</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/will-nyc-be-safe-with-christie-quinn-in-charge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Budget cuts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quinn has the power to stop cuts to the NYPD that left us vulnerable, but she hasn’t. In the wake of the tragic events in Boston, we as New Yorkers must ask some tough questions. We must look inward and remind ourselves that the world can be a very dangerous place wrought with uncertainties. No, &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/will-nyc-be-safe-with-christie-quinn-in-charge/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Shafran PRAISED Shady Senator</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/shafran-praised-indicted-politicians/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[19th Council District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Austin Shafran]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Major discrepancy between a man&#8217;s words and his character. While Austin Shafran continues his long-shot bid for the 19th CD, it&#8217;s important to note he went on record and PRAISED the character of his former boss, Senator Malcolm Smith who was busted just two weeks ago in a federal sting for corruption charges including election &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/shafran-praised-indicted-politicians/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hey Press, Leave Mapes Alone</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/hey-press-leave-meaghan-mapes-alone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meaghan Mapes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I met her in grad school when she was the leader of a Republican Renaissance. They are calling it a sex scandal but it’s really not. In the bizarre circumstances surrounding Councilman Dan Halloran’s charges, there is a tremendous amount of collateral damage being done to a young aspiring law student. Mapes was always interested &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/hey-press-leave-meaghan-mapes-alone/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Party Boss Unconnected With Corruption Scandal</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/party-boss-nothing-to-do-with-charges/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[He wasn&#8217;t even named in the criminal complaint. It seems the political discourse has boiled down to guilt by association, so how does a certain council member escape any scrutiny in a statewide corruption sting? Phil Ragusa is the official Chairman of the Queens County Republican Party. He is a man that has faithfully served government and &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/party-boss-nothing-to-do-with-charges/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bribery Scandal Informant has $keletons in his closet</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/cw-in-bribery-scandal-rockland/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/cw-in-bribery-scandal-rockland/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rockland County Times: The informant reported to be in the center of the Rockland County/New York City corruption fiasco currently rocking the political universe recently pled guilty to charges pertaining to a default on a loan of over $100 million to Citigroup. Morris Stern of Monsey, also known as Moshe and Mark Stern, was in &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/cw-in-bribery-scandal-rockland/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Morris Stern Named As CW In Bribery Scandal</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/monsey-chosid-named-as-cw-in-bribery-scandal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A news publication, Voize Iz Neias, also known as The Voice of the Orthodox Jewish Community named Monsey Chosid as the cooperating witness in the statewide political scandal. Rockland County, NY - A chasidic Jew from Rockland County has been identified as the cooperating witness who helped the FBI uncover a massive plot to rig &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/monsey-chosid-named-as-cw-in-bribery-scandal/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Shafran Worked For Senator Accused of Election Rigging</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/shafran-represented-senator-accused-of-rigging-mayoral-election/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[19th Council District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Austin Shafran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corruption Probe]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 19th Council race just got real interesting. Austin Shafran has a history of being the grand communicator of corrupt politicians in NYC. First he worked for a corrupt legislature and then for a corrupt Senator as his Press Secretary. Yesterday, we wrote about Shafran&#8217;s role in excuse-making for the corrupt and dysfunctional legislature up in &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/shafran-represented-senator-accused-of-rigging-mayoral-election/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Public Trust Has Been Violated</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/the-public-trust-has-been-violated-arrested/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bruno]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A day that will go down in political infamy. When we lead the nation in political corruption it&#8217;s time for an overhaul of the political system. Where does the corruption STOP? When will the interests of the people come FIRST? Espada, Monserratte, McLoughlin, Huntley, Spitzer, Haggerty, Ognibene, Kruger, Lipsky, Bruno, Seabrook, Meeks, Lopez, Meng, and &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/the-public-trust-has-been-violated-arrested/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dan Halloran, Malcolm Smith Arrested in Corruption Probe</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/dan-halloran-and-malcolm-smith-in-jail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; BREAKING NEWS: Two Queens legislators, Dan Halloran and Malcolm Smith were arrested early this morning as part of an ongoing corruption case. More on this to follow as it develops. NEW YORK (WABC) &#8211; Authorities say New York State Senator Malcolm Smith and New York City Councilman Dan Halloran were arrested Tuesday morning as part &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/dan-halloran-and-malcolm-smith-in-jail/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Austin Shafran Is Full of Excuses</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/austin-shafran-full-of-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Austin Shafran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chronic excuses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cause everything wrong in government deserves a simpleton’s justification. During the invasion of Iraq in 2003, American troops, tanks, and their guns of liberty crossed heaven and earth to prevent Sadaam Hussein’s use of nuclear weapons. As our troops rolled into the heart of Baghdad, Iraqi information officer Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf stood up, puffed his &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/04/austin-shafran-full-of-it/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Blame Game For Contaminated Field Project</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/lets-play-blame-game-for-contaminated-field-project/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Factual inaccuracies abound when issues become overly politicized. Why is Tony Avella so quiet on a project he approved? Because he has QueensCrap and Paul Graziano doing his dirty work spreading lies and political propaganda about the contaminated Waterpointe site in northeast Queens. Let’s look at the facts. In the beginning, the community was enthusiastic &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/lets-play-blame-game-for-contaminated-field-project/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Quinn Gives 14-Year-Olds Free Abortion Pills</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/quinn-gives-kids-plan-b/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is she for real? If you live in a one room flat in Chelsea and you got 9 cats and have had 11 abortions chances are you’re giving public policy advice to Christine Quinn when it comes to school children. Under Quinn’s controversial CATCH program, the abortion drug Levonorgestrel, better known as the Morning-After Pill &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/quinn-gives-kids-plan-b/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Young Activists To Learn Art of Debate</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/young-activists-to-learn-art-of-debate-interfaith/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; I received an email regarding an interesting program sponsored by the Interfaith Center of New York. The program, called &#8220;Debate in the Neighborhood&#8221;, will bring together high school-aged students from a diverse spectrum of NYC&#8217;s faith-based communities in Brooklyn and Queens. The new program was designed to teach students the art of debate in a &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/young-activists-to-learn-art-of-debate-interfaith/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>1800 City-For-Sale</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/call-christine-quinn-at-1800-city-for-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quinn’s bid for Mayor may be weaker than it appears. By now you’ve all read the scathing article in the New York Times regarding Christine Quinn’s temper issue. It must be serious when the New York Times runs a full length story on how she treats her colleagues and constituents. Anyway, the story confirms what &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/call-christine-quinn-at-1800-city-for-sale/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Esteemed Queens Senator Supports Catsimatidis</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/former-senator-maltese-endorses-cats-for-mayor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Independent Republican John Catsimatidis was  endorsed this afternoon by former State Senator Serphin R. Maltese of Queens. Maltese, who also served as Queens County Republican Party Chairman, called Catsimatidis &#8220;the only candidate, Republican or Democrat who has the hands on experience needed to run a city like New York.&#8221; &#8220;He gained that experience as a self-made &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/former-senator-maltese-endorses-cats-for-mayor/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Union Leaders Thank Catsimatidis For Green Job Growth</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/union-leaders-thank-catsimatidis-for-job-growth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; A new initiative by John Catsimatidis will transform United Metro into the largest bio-diesel producer in the United States. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Man Down In Quest For Council Seat</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/silverstein-drops-bid-for-cd19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silverstein Drops Bid For CD19. Democratic State Committeeman Matt Silverstein has dropped his bid in the race for Council District 19. His exit leaves: Paul Vallone, John Duane, Austin Shafran, and Paul Graziano to decide who will face Councilman Dan Halloran (one of the council&#8217;s three Republicans) in November. For the full story click here. &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/silverstein-drops-bid-for-cd19/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Update:</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christina Wilkinson]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to calling Graziano out on his plans to host an event in a public park without a permit, the campaign is now actually claiming that &#8220;In Bowne Park,&#8221; as it appears on their flyer, means &#8220;on the sidewalk,&#8221; according to Christina Wilkinson who designed the flyer which included the address near the entrance &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/update/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Graziano To Host Illegal Gathering in Local Park</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/graziano-to-host-illegal-gathering-to-launch-campaign/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Self-proclaimed activist candidate Paul Graziano launches campaign with an illegal event from a district he doesn’t live in. Graziano, Tony Avella’s axe-man, is at it again. This time he has chosen to launch his political campaign in a public park without the necessary permit. According to the NYC Parks Department, one permit was issued for &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/graziano-to-host-illegal-gathering-to-launch-campaign/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Watch the NYC Mayoral Debate</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/watch-the-nyc-mayoral-debate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mayoral Debate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the NYDN: &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>The Role of &#8216;Faith&#8217; in Citywide Campaigns</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/the-role-of-faith-in-nyc-campaigns/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will God’s endorsement help or hurt? New Yorkers have a highly selective pallet for citywide candidates espousing “faith” in politics, sometimes it’s a positive and other times it’s the equivalent of developing political leprosy. While the race for Mayor heats up, the contrasts between each candidate becomes clearer. Often times the starkest differences come to &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/the-role-of-faith-in-nyc-campaigns/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Abortion Czar Could Weaken Quinn&#8217;s Campaign For Mayor</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/quinns-abortion-czar-could-weaken-campaign/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/quinns-abortion-czar-could-weaken-campaign/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abortion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chris Slattery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Merle Hoffman]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Irish eyes are not smiling on Christine Quinn. Last week, as we celebrated St. Patrick and Irish American Catholic culture, it is interesting to note how each of the candidates for public office often go to St. Patrick’s Day parties and march in St. Patrick’s Day parades, but one candidate stood out from the festive &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/quinns-abortion-czar-could-weaken-campaign/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Senator Avella: Worst Thing To Happen To Queens Since Donald Manes</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/senator-avella-worse-thing-to-happen-to-queens-since-donald-manes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Charles Barron]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Queens Borough President]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wake up voters! Tony is trying to pull the wool over our eyes yet again. Remember when disgraced Borough President Donald Manes embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from Queens taxpayers then committed a gruesome suicide? Well we’re looking at round 2 when career politician Tony Avella picks up where he left off. We already &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/senator-avella-worse-thing-to-happen-to-queens-since-donald-manes/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is Graziano Bundling For Avella?</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/is-graziano-bundling-for-avella/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Paul Graziano]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Hold on to your wallets, Paul Graziano is looking for your money to help support career politician Tony Avella. As reported before on Queens-Politics, Graziano has become a pawn in Tony Avella&#8217;s unquenchable lust for power. In this capacity, Graziano has been influential in building Tony&#8217;s war chest with an unimpressive $6, 857.00. Aside &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/is-graziano-bundling-for-avella/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>John Cats Leaps Ahead Of Primary Opponents</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/john-cats-leaps-ahead-of-opponents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[George Pataki]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former NY Governor George Pataki gave Mayoral hopeful John Catsimatidis a glowing endorsement this afternoon, which was surely the envy of all of his opponents. &#8220;John Catsimatidis has the skills, the vision, and the courage needed to lead New York City. He&#8217;ll make a great mayor and that&#8217;s why I am endorsing him today,&#8221; said &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/john-cats-leaps-ahead-of-opponents/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Can Dems Can Learn From GOP Infighting?</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/dems-can-learn-from-gop-infighting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good for democracy but bad for parties. Fueled in part by intense media scrutiny, the constant tug of war inside GOP party politics may have a bright side after all. For far too long the GOP’s lack of party unity is said to be a bad thing. Factions have waged a seemingly endless war for &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/dems-can-learn-from-gop-infighting/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dem Endorsement of Shafran Could Hand Election To Halloran</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/dems-endorsement-of-shafran-could-hand-election-to-halloran/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Austin Shafran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Democrats]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paul Vallone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Barkan Report mentioned it this week that Paul Vallone and Austin Shafran are frontrunners for CD 19 and I agree, this is an absolute truth, but whispers in the air still hold that County will shy away from endorsing Paul Vallone. To do so will come with a little egg in the face. If &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/dems-endorsement-of-shafran-could-hand-election-to-halloran/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Borough Presidents Candidate Night Advisory</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/borough-presidents-candidate-night-advisory/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOSTED BY THE BAY TERRACE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE   THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 @ 7:00 PM   CLEARVIEW GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE 202-12 WILLETS POINT BLVD. BAYSIDE, NY 11360   ALL DECLARED CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT HAVE BEEN INVITED ###]]></description>
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		<title>Man sought help from Avella; denied then threatened with arrest</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/man-sought-help-from-avella-denied-then-threatened-with-arrest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A letter from Richard Iritano. &#160; Dear QUEENS-POLITICS Editor: &#160; No statements could be truer than what QUEENS-POLITICS had to say about former City Councilman Tony Avella.  I contacted him when he was a councilman that served Bayside, Queens, regarding an incomplete investigation that was launched by the New York City Department of Investigations in &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/man-sought-help-from-avella-denied-then-threatened-with-arrest/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Avella Failed To Bring Home the Bacon To Council District 19</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/avella-failed-to-bring-home-the-bacon-to-council-district-19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; History set to repeat itself except on a larger scale if Tony is elected Borough President. Tony doesn’t get along with anyone, and that is his Achilles heel, not for himself but for his constituency. During his time as City Councilman, Tony brought back some of the lowest amount of discretionary funds in the &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/avella-failed-to-bring-home-the-bacon-to-council-district-19/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Former Assembly Candidate Defends Nutcase Who Decapitated Mom</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/former-assembly-candidate-defends-sicko-who-decapitated-ma/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jerry Iannece is American as apple pie and a well-respected figure throughout the community as well as in political circles. Though he was crushed in his last bid for a State Assembly seat by newcomer Nily Rozic, Iannece is still making headlines as the criminal defense attorney for Bahsid McLean, 23, who allegedly dismembered his &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/former-assembly-candidate-defends-sicko-who-decapitated-ma/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Famed Russian Language Radio Station Celebrates Eighth Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/davidzon-radio-celebrates-eighth-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; If you&#8217;re a political candidate targeting russian-speakers, then Davidzon Radio is the ultimate medium to reach your audience whether in Queens or anywhere else in the tri-state area. Congratulation to the Brooklyn-based radio station on its eighth anniversary. &#160; [Press Release] America’s Largest Russian Language Radio Station Continues to Grow Davidzon Radio 620 AM, &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/davidzon-radio-celebrates-eighth-anniversary/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Peralta&#8217;s Supposed &#8216;Trojan Horse Deal&#8217; Insults Nicest Guy In Politics</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/peralta-insults-nicest-guy-in-politics-with-trojan-horse-deal-comrie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Borough President]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alleged invitation to kiss his ring insults all of Southeast Queens. Just when you think you heard it all, Senator Jose Peralta publicly humiliated City Councilman Leroy Comrie by offering him a second-rate job as his underling, according to rumors. Where do you think these rumors originate? Looks like someone was testing the waters. But &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/peralta-insults-nicest-guy-in-politics-with-trojan-horse-deal-comrie/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cathy Guerriero is a great choice for Queens</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/cathy-guerriero-good-choice-for-queens-public-advocate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bill DeBlasio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cathy Guerriero]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[NYC Public Advocate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[She could be our next Public Advocate. She stood about 6 feet tall with long dark hair and a fire in her eyes. “I have always wanted to be the Public Advocate,” she said while telling tales from her past and describing her family in detail especially her father, a retired longshoreman. Her glance was &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/03/cathy-guerriero-good-choice-for-queens-public-advocate/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is Avella Playing Power Broker in Northeast Queens?</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/senator-avella-devious-political-maneuver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[District 19]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rumor has it Tony Avella propped up a lobbyist for the City Council primary to divide the voting blocs in district 19. Paul Graziano, who works at an architectural firm in New Jersey as an urban planner (and also worked for Avella) could be part of a massive scheme of voter manipulation with Tony Avella at &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/senator-avella-devious-political-maneuver/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hispanic Support Dwindles For Jose Peralta</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/hispanic-support-base-dwindles-for-jose-peralta/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Flushing Meadows Corona Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jose Peralta]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember you heard it here first, Peter Vallone is the new hope for hispanic democrats disenfranchised by Jose Peralta&#8217;s vehement support of the seizure of public parkland for private development at FMCP. For those that may now know, Peter has Spanish roots &#8211; just check out the two press releases below. But this is just the &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/hispanic-support-base-dwindles-for-jose-peralta/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Shafran Ditched By Party, Faces Uphill Battle For Queens Council Seat</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/austin-shafran-ditched-by-party/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/austin-shafran-ditched-by-party/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Austin Shafran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Governor Cuomo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Austin Shafran is a bad choice for Northeast Queens. Now here he is, a textbook opportunist that has never been seen in this community now gearing up for an election in a district that has rejected him from the get-go. But all that aside, for some reason, Shafran thinks he has the right to run &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/austin-shafran-ditched-by-party/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Jimmy Oddo&#8217;s &#8216;Revolution&#8217; Blows Up In His Face</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/jimmy-oddo-a-party-hypocrite/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/jimmy-oddo-a-party-hypocrite/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bary Haggerty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eric Ulrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jimmy Oddo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you may know Councilman Jimmy Oddo led the charge to replace the BOE commissioners. But poor Jimmy, he may not have known any better. Questions remain like, who&#8217;s pawn is he? Councilman Jimmy Oddo (R-Staten Island) supports the same people who a year and a half ago were rebuked by the judge for trying to &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/jimmy-oddo-a-party-hypocrite/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vote Donovan Richards In Tuesday&#8217;s Special Election</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/vote-donovan-richards-in-tuesdays-special-election/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Donovan Richards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[election]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[James Sanders]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a special election this week, and the people of South Queens will have a chance to elect a tried and tested reformer and civic activist into City Hall. That&#8217;s why we here at Queens-Politics are proud to endorse Donovan Richards for New York&#8217;s 31st City Council District including the neighborhoods of  Far Rockaway, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/vote-donovan-richards-in-tuesdays-special-election/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Caravan of Corruption: Ulrich, Quinn, Miller left whistleblower to rot</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/quinn-ulrich-miller-lef-whistleblower-to-rot/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/quinn-ulrich-miller-lef-whistleblower-to-rot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corruption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eric Ulrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mike Miller]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RICHARD C. IRITANO]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It could happen to you. SYSTEMIC FAILURE IN SOUTHEASTERN QUEENS FOR ITS CONSTITUENCY By RICHARD C. IRITANO &#160; Dear QUEENS-POLITICS Editor: &#160; My name is RICHARD C. IRITANO, and I live in Ozone Park, QUEENS, New York.  For more than three years (and far longer with previous administrations), I have been unable to demand justice &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/quinn-ulrich-miller-lef-whistleblower-to-rot/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A conversation with Eric Mingott on the GOP Proxy War</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/a-conversation-with-eric-mingott-on-the-gop-proxy-war/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/a-conversation-with-eric-mingott-on-the-gop-proxy-war/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eric Mingott]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eric Ulrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GOP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jeffrey Aubrey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[john haggerty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Judith Stupp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phil Ragusa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Queens GOP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Republican]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ruben Estrada]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eric Mingott is a proud Republican. He’s a former Marine and presently works as a tax accountant, but his heart is &#8211; and forever shall be &#8211; in service to the public. Mingott was a hopeful for the 35th Assembly District until his dreams were crushed after John Haggerty knocked him off the ballot, but now (as &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/a-conversation-with-eric-mingott-on-the-gop-proxy-war/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Latino Civic Leaders Defect From Jose Peralta</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/latino-leaders-defect-from-peralta-over-mls-proposal-support/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/latino-leaders-defect-from-peralta-over-mls-proposal-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Flushing Meadows Corona Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FMCP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jose Peralta]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Senator Peralta is in a bit of a pickle. Queens Politics took the temperature of several latino civic leaders regarding their choice for Queens Borough President and found out a few surprising facts. Rumors are floating around latino political circles that &#8220;Peralta is getting money from the MLS stadium people.&#8221; Now we know Peralta has &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/latino-leaders-defect-from-peralta-over-mls-proposal-support/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Yankees President Disgraces Pinstripes with Political Donations To Quinn</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/the-pinstripes-have-been-disgraced-by-christine-quinn/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/the-pinstripes-have-been-disgraced-by-christine-quinn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Baseball]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[George Steinbrener]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joe DiMaggio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lou Gehrig]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? The Yankee Clipper must be rolling in his grave as Randy Levine bankrolls Christine Quinn&#8217;s bid for Mayor. Baseball is the last bastion of purity, a place where we take our children and now the President of the Yankees is supporting Christine Quinn’s agenda? Well folks, it certainly looks &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/the-pinstripes-have-been-disgraced-by-christine-quinn/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The 10 Biggest Political Lies Heard in Queens</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/ten-biggest-political-lies-in-queens-county/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Austin Shafran]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bob Turner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Costa Constantinides]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan halloran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dave Weprin]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Joe Lhota]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marge Marckey]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Liar! Liar! Pants on fire! Queens-Politics surveyed many insiders and came up with the 10 biggest lies told in Queens. LIE: Tony Avella is a reformer. FACT: Tony Avella is the protégé of Leonard and Toby Stavisky. He gets a reputation as a reformist because he inherited the same bitchy attitude as the Stavisky clan &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/ten-biggest-political-lies-in-queens-county/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Team Vallone Moves Toward Victory With New Hires</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/vallone-moves-toward-victory/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Austin Finan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[His opponents turned pale upon hearing the news. This morning Peter Vallone announced that Austin Finan and Hank Sheinkopf will join his bid for Borough President. “The people of Queens deserve a leader who is as hardworking, independent and tough as they are and that is exactly what they will get with Peter at the &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/vallone-moves-toward-victory/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mayoral Candidate Says She&#8217;ll Find &#8216;Low Income People&#8217; on Nostrand Ave</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/mayoral-candidate-knows-where-to-find-low-income-people/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Azi Paybarah]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Real NYC politicos never sleep. It was around 11PM when I saw a tweet from Azi Paybarah announcing NYC Mayoral candidate Ceceilia Berkowitz was about to take center stage for a social media press conference hosted via Twitter. Within minutes there is was; Ceceilia live on Twitter fielding questions from NY’s most seasoned journos and &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/mayoral-candidate-knows-where-to-find-low-income-people/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Meng and Vallone Teamup To Fight For FEMA Relief</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two of the most powerful Dems in Queens politics have teamed up to fight for FEMA Aid for houses of worship that played a vital role in sheltering residents before and after Superstorm Sandy. This week Councilman Peter Vallone plans to introduce legislation calling on the federal government to pass Congress Member Grace Meng’s bill and &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/meng-and-vallone-teamup-to-fight-for-fema-relief/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Public Advocate Forum Advisory</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/public-advocate-forum-notice-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Multiple Democratic Clubs have joined together to host the first Public Advocate forum with all five announced candidates in the Democratic Primary. Candidates expected to attend include: Noah Gotbaum, Cathy Guerriero, Hon. Letitia James, Reshma Saujani, and the Hon. Daniel Squadron. The forum will be hosted by The Powhatan and Pocahontas Regular Democratic Club of Queens in collaboration with the Anoroc &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/public-advocate-forum-notice-1/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bill de Blasio&#8217;s Petition to End School Bus Strike</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/bill-de-blasios-petition-to-end-school-bus-strike/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; A letter from the office of Public Advocate Bill de Blasio asking readers to sign a petition which calls on City Hall to resume negotiations in the hopes of bringing a swift conclusion to the citywide school bus strike. &#160; Good Afternoon NYC Bloggers,  &#160; I was hoping you&#8217;d be interested in publicizing our petition calling &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/bill-de-blasios-petition-to-end-school-bus-strike/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Halloran Cheers Redistricting Proposal</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/halloran-cheers-redistricting-proposal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It won&#8217;t be long before the NYC Council will have to vote on a new set of district lines in which Councilman Dan Halloran applauds yet still has some reservations. “This plan is not perfect,” Halloran said. “There are still low-density homes in North Flushing that are not in the 19th District. We may have &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/halloran-cheers-redistricting-proposal/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Win Free Tickets to see NEWSical The Musical</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/win-free-tickets-to-see-newsical-the-musical-queens-politics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[QUEENS-POLITICS.COM PRESENTS: WIN FREE TICKETS TO NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL! Queens-Politics is helping to promote NEWsical The Musical with a free ticket voucher giveaway contest. To enter simply sign up to our free email posts (located in the right hand column). And if you&#8217;re already signed up, have no fear you&#8217;re already entered to win. What &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/win-free-tickets-to-see-newsical-the-musical-queens-politics/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Most Moving Account of the Life of Ed Koch</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/the-most-moving-account-of-the-life-of-ed-koch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[City Councilman James Gennaro penned the most sincere and revealing open letter to New Yorkers describing his bond with former Mayor Ed Koch who died today at the age of 88. Bravo Councilman. Dear New Yorkers: It is with great sadness and a feeling of deep personal loss that I write today about the passing &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/02/the-most-moving-account-of-the-life-of-ed-koch/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Coalition to Rally in Opposition to Casino Proposal</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/new-coalition-to-oppose-a-willets-point-casino/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/new-coalition-to-oppose-a-willets-point-casino/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Awareness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Casino]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new coalition has come together to denounce plans for a casino in Willets Point, Queens. A rally will take place on February 6th and everyone is encouraged to attend. Details including commentary from local civic leaders can be found below in the press release.   &#160; What: Members of &#8220;Don’t Gamble on our Community” coalition &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/new-coalition-to-oppose-a-willets-point-casino/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Failures of Mainstream Journalism Borderline Cronyism</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/failures-of-mainstream-journalism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Truenews: Spitting in the Face of Thomas Jefferson Today&#8217;s Journalist Do Not Feel It is There Job to Informthe Public. . .  And They Do Not Care What You Think As True News reported yesterday New Yorkers have no clue what the 2013 candidates for mayor will do if they are elected.  Today&#8217;s journalist spend more &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/failures-of-mainstream-journalism/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Councilman Halloran and Mayoral Candidate Joe Lhota Swear in Club Officers</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/halloran-and-joe-lhota-swear-in-club-officers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Board officers of the Northeast Queens Republican Club were sworn in this week by Mayoral hopeful Joe Lhota and City Councilman Dan Halloran. “This is a very important election year, especially because it’s the mayor who sets forth policy,&#8221; said Halloran. &#8220;We’ll only get real change if our new mayor brings it. We need the &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/halloran-and-joe-lhota-swear-in-club-officers/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Tony Avella Supports Anti-Asian Racist&#8217; [letter to editor]</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/tony-avella-supports-anti-asian-racist-loe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Old wounds never quite heal. Below is a letter to the editor from a Korean-American activist which describes a long-standing sense of outrage and disapproval inside Asian-American communities and political circles regarding Tony Avella&#8217;s advocacy of anti-asian racist Sonny Carson. [Email] While in the New York City Council, Tony Avella strongly supported renaming a street after &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/tony-avella-supports-anti-asian-racist-loe/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>It’s All About The Benjamins</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/its-all-about-the-benjamins-baby/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[bill 371]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calvin Rice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chris Slattery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The congregation at New Jerusalem Baptist Church should be outraged that Reverend Rice endorsed Christine Quinn. Questions have been raised. Did the Reverend do his homework on Christine Quinn’s pro-choice agenda or was he too blinded by the benjamins? With a steady stream of contributions from pro-choice groups in Quinn’s war chest, you would think &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/its-all-about-the-benjamins-baby/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nily Rozic&#8217;s Inauguration [invitation]</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/nily-rozics-inauguration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spreading some awareness this week.]]></description>
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		<title>Civics to Host Comptroller John Liu, Assembly members Nily Rozic &amp; Ron Kim</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/john-liu-nily-rozic-ron-kim/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/john-liu-nily-rozic-ron-kim/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Awareness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Press Advisory] WHO: John Liu, Nily Rozic, Ron Kim, QH Civic, and University Park Tenants Association. WHAT: Q and A plus discussion of neighborhood issues.  WHEN: Wednesday, February 6th, 7-9pm. WHERE: New York Hospital Queens 56-15 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355. ### Dear friends and neighbors, Happy New Year, one and all! As you know, our civic seeks to provide you the opportunity to get &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/john-liu-nily-rozic-ron-kim/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Activist Calls Out Elects on MLS &#8216;Land Grab&#8217; Proposals [video]</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/fmcp-parkland-theft-video-fmcp-al-centola/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Al Centola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conservationist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flushing Meadows Corona Park]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fransisco Moya]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Julissa Ferraras]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alfredo Centola is an activist and conservationist.]]></description>
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		<title>Meet Joe Lhota in Queens</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/joe-lhota-in-queens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[Press Advisory] Board officers from the Northeast Queens Republican Club will be sworn in by mayoral candidate Joe Lhota on Sunday. Councilman Dan Halloran will also be attending to swear in board members. Details When: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 1:30 pm, swearing in at 2:00 pm. Where: Clearview Golf Course Club House 202-12 Willets Point Blvd Bayside, &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/joe-lhota-in-queens/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Panakal to Lead Grodenchik&#8217;s Campaign</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/panakal-to-lead-campaign/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ICMYI: Dominic Panakal will be leading Barry Grodenchik&#8217;s campaign for Borough President. [Press Release] Grodenchik Announces hiring of Dominic Panakal as Campaign Manager Barry Grodenchik, candidate for Queens Borough President, announced today that he has hired Dominic Panakal to serve as his campaign manager. After a strong first filing in January, the Former Deputy Borough President continues &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/panakal-to-lead-campaign/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Pedigree of a tweeder</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/pedigree-of-a-tweeder-katz/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Queens Crap, Melinda&#8217;s Impressive Resume From DNA Info, In the Assembly, she served as chairwoman of the subcommittee on urban health and fought against the privatization of public hospitals, she said. She was also responsible for a bill increasing penalties for domestic abuse. Later, she went to work for Shulman, the borough president at the &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/pedigree-of-a-tweeder-katz/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Audrey Pfeffer Not Running</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/audrey-pfeffer-not-running/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[She had filed years ago to run in 2013, but bowed out. Pfeffer must continually file with the CFB, although the account has been terminated. Apparently I missed the asterisk. Apologies to all.]]></description>
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		<title>[Updated] Queens County Clerk Files To Run For Boro Prez</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/queens-county-clerk-in-crowded-race-for-boro-prez/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[*** CFB Reports must be filed every year. She will not be running,**** &#160; &#160; Audrey Pheffer, a former Assemblywoman and presently the Queens County Clerk, will be running for Queens Borough President, according to her latest CFB report. Pheffer has amassed $346,899, although her last contribution was reported in 2008. In a tough and crowded &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/queens-county-clerk-in-crowded-race-for-boro-prez/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Blog Sheds Light On Political Expenditures</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/reznick-follow-the-money-blog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In keeping up with an age of increased transparency and citizen journalism, Jon Reznick has blown the lid off campaign finance expenditures with a brand new investigative blog called Follow The Money 2013. Reznick, the Treasure of the New York State Young Democracts, said the inspiration came from observing that most critics concentrated on campaign &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/reznick-follow-the-money-blog/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Did Marshall Sanction Online Hit Jobs?</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/did-marshall-sanction-online-hit-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Barry Grodenchik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deputy Borough President]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Helen Marshall]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who knows what happens behind closed doors, but Helen Marshall sure does. For years there’s been an unwritten code in Borough Hall, protect the dear leader at all costs. “They made us go online and post good stuff about her while we were on the clock,” said a staffer under the condition of anonymity. &#8220;We &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/did-marshall-sanction-online-hit-jobs/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Candidate Questioned In Fatal Brooklyn Subway Shootout</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/scondo-happy-to-be-alive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a close call for a former state Assembly candidate now running for a Queens City Council seat who was riding in the subway just two cars away from a deadly shootout where one man was killed and two officers injured. John Scandalios, a resident of Flushing and former comic book store owner (whom didn&#8217;t make it on the ballot &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/scondo-happy-to-be-alive/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Council Members Graded On Human Rights</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/council-graded-on-human-rights/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Queens Delegation received a C+ from a study by The Human Rights Project: City Council Watch. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer came in with an A, the highest score of the Queens delegation. The cumulative C+ grade ranks Queens as the second lowest human rights score among the five boroughs. &#8220;This publication is a tool &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/council-graded-on-human-rights/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is There a &#8216;Judas Conspiracy&#8217; in New York City?</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/is-there-a-conspiracy-in-new-york-city-with-religious-ramifications/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/is-there-a-conspiracy-in-new-york-city-with-religious-ramifications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christine Quinn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free speech]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rumor has it a few high-ranking GOP operatives have turned their backs on the pro-life movement by helping Democratic Candidate Christine Quinn’s bid for Mayor. Inside religious political circles, Quinn is considered the strongest adversary of religious free speech in New York City &#8211; infamously dubbed “public enemy number one to the faithful,” according to a &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/is-there-a-conspiracy-in-new-york-city-with-religious-ramifications/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Councilman Calls On DEC To Mitigate Dangers Of Hydrofracking</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/councilman-calls-on-dec-to-mitigate-dangers-of-hydrofracking/</link>
		<comments>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/councilman-calls-on-dec-to-mitigate-dangers-of-hydrofracking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Councilman Gennaro continues the fight against the dangers of hydrofracking. Press Release: City Council Member James F. Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows), Chairman of the City Council Committee on Environmental Protection, called on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to establish crucial safeguards to protect New York City’s water supply system from some of the &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/councilman-calls-on-dec-to-mitigate-dangers-of-hydrofracking/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Alumni Unite In Support of Beloved Teacher Who Claims He Was Fired For Being Transgender</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/alumni-unite-in-support-beloved-teacher-allegedly-fired-for-being-transgendered/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Adam C. Lombardi]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mark Krolikowski]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mr. Mark Krolikowski was the greatest teacher I ever had. He was a mentor and a scholar, the type of teacher that made a genuine difference in the lives of his students, however the Catholic institution where he taught for over 30 years has a very different perspective on tolerance allegedly firing Mr. Krolikowski for being transgender. &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/alumni-unite-in-support-beloved-teacher-allegedly-fired-for-being-transgendered/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Obama May Pick Queens Native To Head Treasury Department</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/obama-may-pick-queens-native-to-head-treasury-department/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chief of Staff to President Obama may head Treasury Department. From Bayside Patch: President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to pick current chief of staff Jack Lew, a Queens native, to serve as the head of the United States Treasury Department, NY 1 reported. The White House would not confirm whether a final decision had been &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/obama-may-pick-queens-native-to-head-treasury-department/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Energy Alliance Group Reacts To Cuomo&#8217;s Speech</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/energy-alliance-group-reacts-cuomos-speech/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Group outlines praise for Governor Cuomo&#8217;s comments, asks for more details regarding energy proposals. Press Release: New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (New York AREA) Chairman Arthur “Jerry” Kremer today issued the following statement in conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s state of the state address.  Mr. Kremer also served for 23 years in the New York &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/energy-alliance-group-reacts-cuomos-speech/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>WFP Backs Richards</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/wfp-backs-donovan-richards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working Families Party endorses Donovan Richards for City Council in the upcoming special election. Press Release: Today, leaders in the Working Families Party announced their support for Donovan Richards for New York City Council, running in a February special election to fill the vacancy created by James Sanders’ election to the State Senate. WFP backing &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/wfp-backs-donovan-richards/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Senator&#8217;s Tirade For Calling Him Out On Dirty Money Scandal</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/avellas-tirade-during-community-event/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 02:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Flushing Hospital]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I was volunteering at a community event at Flushing Hospital where I saw Senator Avella who stopped by for the photo-op. At first he ignored me, which was fine, but when he cornered me in the hallway that’s when things got ugly. What Tony doesn’t seem to realize is that I’m incredibly offended that he &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/avellas-tirade-during-community-event/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Profiles In Courage: Donovan Richards for City Council</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/profiles-in-courage-donovan-richards-city-council/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Community service should be the primary consideration for supporting a particular candidate for public office. This week, I&#8217;ve been perusing the bios of several candidates and this one in particular stands out above the rest. Donovan Richards is an activist and community servant running for City Hall to represent the southern portion of Queens including Rosedale, Laurelton, &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/profiles-in-courage-donovan-richards-city-council/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Political buzz word of the week</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/political-buzz-word-of-the-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Détente (French pronunciation: [detɑ̃t], meaning &#8220;relaxation&#8221;)[1] is the easing of strained relations, especially in a political situation. [From Wiki]]]></description>
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		<title>Unlawful Politicians of 2012</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/unlawful-politicians-of-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a quick list  of elected public in NYC that ran into various legal issues and ended up doing the perp walk this year. Thirteen in total. Did we miss any? Jimmy Meng John Liu Pedro Espada Jr. Hiram Monserrate Richard Lipsky John Haggerty Shirley Huntley Joseph Bruno Larry Seabrook Michael Grimm Vito Lopez Naomi Rivera Carl &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2013/01/unlawful-politicians-of-2012/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Avella Accepted Money From Companies Dumping in Whitestone Development</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/avella-accepted-money-from-companies-dumping-in-whitestone-development/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Barone Management]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week the Times Ledger reported that Barone Management made an unauthorized dumping in a large residential development in Northeast Queens, but what you may not know is that Senator Tony Avella, who denounced the dumping, has quietly accepted thousands of dollars of campaign contributions, according to CFB reports from the imprudent company as well as &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/avella-accepted-money-from-companies-dumping-in-whitestone-development/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Merry Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/merry-christmas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah from Queens-Politics. ###]]></description>
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		<title>Taylor Considered Frontrunner For Party Endorsement</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/martha-taylor-considered-frontrunner-for-party-endorsement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Congresswoman Grace Meng]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[District Leader]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Martha Taylor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rory Lanceman]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Joe Crowley will visit Rory Lancman’s announcement tonight, but it’s District Leader Martha Taylor who has the one up when it comes to the Party’s endorsement for City Council District 24, according to insiders. Ask any activist in the community and they will most assuredly recognize her name. Taylor, who worked in the Comptroller’s office as &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/martha-taylor-considered-frontrunner-for-party-endorsement/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sasson To Enter Council Race?</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/isaac-sasson-to-enter-council-race/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[City Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[District 24]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isaac Sasson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[James Gennaro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Martha Taylor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rory Lanceman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toby Stavisky]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While the battle lines for City Council have not yet been finalized, many candidates are already gearing up for will surely be an uncertain and competitive primary season. With the term limiting of Councilman James Gennaro, so far only two candidates have officially expressed interest including Assemblyman Rory Lancman and District Leader Martha Taylor, however &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/isaac-sasson-to-enter-council-race/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The &#8216;El Grinch&#8217; Who Stole Christmas Operation</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/the-el-grinch-who-stole-christmas-operation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flushing Savings Bank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John R. Buran]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory from Queens Residents Against Flushing Savings Bank: Queens Residents Against Flushing Savings Bank to stage Protest against El GRINCH John R. Buran, CEO Flushing Savings Bank Group and the “Grinch” Will Mobilize to Garden City Branch. The Queens Residents Against Flushing Savings Bank is announcing their fifth mobilization against the Predatory Bankster Flushing Savings Bank. The group which has been active &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/the-el-grinch-who-stole-christmas-operation/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Latino Mayor in NYC?</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/a-latino-mayor-in-nyc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fernando Ferrer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hispanics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mayor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mike Bloomberg]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rudy Guiliani]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From Voxxi, an independent hispanic news outlet. Searching For NYC&#8217;s First Latino Mayor: It might baffle outsiders that New York City has yet to elect a Latino Mayor, but some New Yorkers would argue it’s less about symbolism and more about results. The reasons are numerous. Analysts say the city’s political power structure hasn’t lend itself to &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/a-latino-mayor-in-nyc/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dear Candidates: Banking With Quontic Will Help Your Campaign</title>
		<link>http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/candidates-should-bank-with-quontic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Queens-Politics</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2013]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[campaign finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[campaigns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[candidates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michael Serao]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quontic Bank]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many candidates have always asked my advice on where to do their campaign banking and my answer has always been Quontic Bank. Navigating the quagmire of campaign finance regulations is not an easy task, and some will say it’s near impossible. Without the right expertise the fine print is often overlooked, which could lead to &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://queens-politics.com/2012/12/candidates-should-bank-with-quontic/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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