Category: Upcoming
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Town Square 33rd District Forum Reception
There are about two weeks left until the Democratic primaries, so while it may be Summer vacation for the rest of us, the political season is in full swing. There are a host of local events coming up – and first up is Town Square. I don’t know what a forum reception is (as opposed…
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34th Council Debate
I was going to do a post echoing Aaron Short’s call for the candidates for the 34th Council seat to get together and have a debate already (a plea I made before). This evening, my prayers were answered – Churches United for Fair Housing is putting on a debate on Monday August 31st. Good for…
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Biviano Podcast
There is a little over a month until the Democratic primary, so expect a flurry of appearances, mailers, phone calls and every other type of outreach from your candidates. The latest is a live podcast (can a podcast be live?) by Doug Biviano. If I understand the press release, you can watch live at Biviano’s…
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Town Square Comptroller Forum
Town Square is hosting a forum for the four Comptroller candidates tomorrow evening in East River State Park. So far, three of the four have confirmed (Melinda?). Date: Thursday, August 6th Time: 6 p.m. Location: East River State Park
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33rd District Council Forum
Tomorrow night, NAG will host a forum for the candidates for the 33rd Council District seat. You can submit your own questions for the candidates here. Come out tomorrow and hear what those would succeed CM Yassky have to say for themselves. When: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:00-9:00 pm Where: Willamsburg Northside Preschool 152 N…
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India Street Mural Project Dedication
India Street Mural Project is complete, and they’re having a party to celebrate. A day of art, music and food. Music provided by Japanther, Dilian, Ninjasonik, Small Black. Food provided by Cookie Road, Cafecito Bogota, Green Pirate, Plates & Records. And an after party at t.b.d. with drink specials from 6-8. When: Saturday 18 July,…
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Rally to Save Community Board Budgets
There is a rally at City Hall tomorrow to protest the proposed $35,000 budget cut proposed for each of the City’s 59 community boards. The cuts are small in dollar term – $2 million in the overall city budget. But given that each board operates on less than $200,000 per year, which has to cover…
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Weekend Update Update
The Renegade Craft Fair is so renegade, they send press releases the night before the big event. (They probably sent one weeks ago, but I just missed it.) So, to add the itinerary this weekend, here is The Renegade Craft Fair The flowers are blooming once again, and that can only mean one thing….tis the…
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May 19: Council Debate
Tomorrow evening (May 19th) New Kings Democrats is hosting a debate for the open seat in the 33rd Council District. In case you haven’t been paying attention (and you should be) Councilmember David Yassky is not running for reelection (he’s running for Comptroller). As of today, there are seven candidates looking to fill Yassky’s seat…
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Thursday: The Show to Save the Show
It is a busy week, even with DOT as a no-show. Tomorrow night, Act Local is putting on a concert to benefit the drama department of Automotive High School. Automotive High’s music and drama departments were cut this year and they were considering cancelling their school play but now the creative community of Williamsburg and…