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Latest NewsCall it, AlbanyBy DIA, Section News
I can't call it for you. Good luck. (5 comments) Comments >> Passing the TorchBy DIA, Section News
As I ease into retirement (another bloody mary? Hmmm, well, it is nine already...thank you!), it is good to know that there will be people continuing to lead the charge. And since Jennings has reportedly referred to this site as "Calsolaro's blog", this is all the more fitting. A letter to the editor from Calsolaro's kid that pretty much sums it all up.
Your decision to endorse Jerry Jennings over Corey Ellis in the Albany Democratic mayoral primary seems to have been made on the basis of the mayor's experience alone. That certainly factors in, but that does not necessarily mean that he is the right person to be mayor. (4 comments) Comments >> Own It, RexBy DIA, Section News
How you liking that endorsement now?
An Albany city attorney quietly removed files from police headquarters last week related to a scandal in which dozens of officers had used the department to secretly purchase federally regulated machine guns.I wonder how much corruption it would take for you to care? I guess we know Rex didn't put out those lawn signs. PollBy DIA, Section News
Jennings at 54%. Tuesday sure will be interesting.
(14 comments) Comments >> MetrolandBy DIA, Section News
Metroland goes for Ellis.
(1 comment) Comments >> SpookyBy DIA, Section News
I have to say, I'm impressed.
Rex Smith and Company had a last chance for a legacy. And they went all in. No denying your legacy now, boys. For Mayor- Jerry Jennings (3 comments) Comments >> A Clear ChoiceBy DIA, Section News
Corey Ellis is promising transparent and accountable government. As a taxpayer, I believe it is important that I know where my tax dollars are being spent. One of the main problems in Albany is that the mayor only hires his friends. A lot of his friends are incompetent and fail to deliver the services they are contracted to deliver. (e.g failed wireless video cameras, landfill filling up six years too soon despite advice of high paid consultants, failed recycling by commercial haulers, failed ambulance service, etc.) Some of his friends also support racism. Some, like Jimmy Tuffey, are incompetent and racist.
That doesn't stop the corruption and cronyism though. Jimmy Tuffey is a hot commodity among Jennings' friends. They can't wait to get big piles of the taxpayer dollars into his fat hands. And how dare you, the taxpayer, question how those dollars are spent. James Tuffey has taken a security job with BBL Construction Services in the wake of his abrupt resignation last week as Albany police chief, according to people familiar with his hiring.The choice is clear, Albany. Do you support corruption and racism? Have you sold out? Now, there is only one question left that interests me beyond what the voters will do on Tuesday. All of the elected officials in the area who have refused to denounce this have made it clear where they stand. They have failed this test of basic decency. The question that remains is will the Times Union editorial board endorse Ellis or will they rubber stamp this racism and corruption? See why I like competitive primaries? The list of cowards who won't stand up against this open racism is long. The list of cowards who won't speak out about the corruption is long. Senator Gillibrand, how proud are you of your endorsement of Mayor Jennings? Was it worth it? What are you going to tell your kids? Perhaps you will tell them how proud you are to continue on the family traditions. “As a 10-year-old girl, I would listen to my grandmother discuss issues, and she made a lasting impression on me,” Senator Gillibrand said in a speech after her appointment was announced. “What I admired so much about her was her passion. I thought, ‘Someday I may serve, someday I may be part of this.’If you don't disown it, Senator, you own it. Someday is now. You are definitely part of it. Do us a favor, please don't pass along this tradition to your kids. Enough is enough. (1 comment) Comments >> Gun Violence and another MurderBy DIA, Section News
In 2007 there were 3 murders in Albany.
In 2008 there were 10 murders in Albany. In the last month there have been 3 murders and one other death by gun in Albany. Yesterday Ellis, Smith and Calsolaro called out the mayor on his lack of leadership on this issue. Later, another person was murdered. But Jerry Jennings doesn't like it that people politicize this. Not one bit. He'd really prefer everyone just ignores it like he does. And please, whatever you do, don't judge him by what has happened. He wants all the power, but no responsibility. Once again, Albany, you have a very clear choice to make next week. Update [2009-9-9 5:21:36 by DIA]: Here is the press release from the event. Councilmembers Denounce Spike in Violent Crime (7 comments) Comments >>
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