Topic: Mike Mcmahon

____________________________________First up, Incumbent Mike: The money he has gotten for us from the stimulus have paid for much overdue work on the Staten Island Ferry, bridges, and the rebuilding of the Expressway.There are 19 pieces of legislation Rep. McMahon,a member ...

From: Mouth of the Potomac

Direct talks between the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority resume today after a nearly two-year hiatus, much to the credit of special ...
Uproar over anti-bullying courses that teach respect for gay men and lesbians Alameda Unified School District officials approved a new anti-bullying effort that includes teaching respect for gay men and lesbians on Wednesday, drawing a rain of protest from social conservatives who ...

The Shrinking Field on Staten Island

On Staten Island, the crowded field of candidates vying for the Council seat once held by Michael McMahon has collapsed into a three-person contest. They join a bunch of labor groups whove backed Rose, including "> If elected, Rose would also be the ...

1199 Picks Rose, Ferreras for Council Seats

One of the citys most powerful unions, 1199 SEIU, endorsed in two of the three February 24 special elections. On Staten Island, the health care group endorsed Debi Rose, the only woman in a crowded race that includes Ken Mitchell, formerly chief ...

Feb. 24 Special Elections

Michael Bloomberg announced that Feb. 24 will be the date for special elections for the City Council seats being vacated by Hiram Monserrate, Joseph Addabbo and Mike McMahon. Monserrate and Addabbo, both of Queens, were elected to the State Senate. McMahon, of ...

Another Weprin for Council, How Kennedy Fares Online

Representative-elect Mike McMahon is requesting a spot on the Transportation Committee; Eric Massa wants the Armed Services Committee and Agriculture Committee. [Liz]A Kennedy-for-Senate Facebook page does well. [Politico] Inauguration pastor Rick Warren took the anti-gay stuff off his web site. [NYT ...

M.T.A. Crisis, Council Income

The word draconian is not inappropriate, said M.T.A. chief Elliot Sanders describing the authority's fiscal problems, and potential solutions. [WSJ] Liz reports that Bronx Democrats are all talking about a rumble in Puerto Rico. [DP] All proposals for development ...
Calling Barack Obama a " risk" that "America should take," The Economist endorses him and laments, "If only the real John McCain had been running. "Lots of people watched Obama's half-hour commercial.Joe the Plumber stood John McCain up this morning, but ...
Retiring Republican Representative Vito Fossella got some mild praise from the Democrat who's running for his seat.In a public statement just now, City Councilman Mike McMahon, said: I applaud Rep. Fossella for his vote today, and wish that more had ...