Monthly Archives: August 2010
The Not-So-Silent Majority
ALBANY, NY – Moveon.org kicks off a new campaign for political change. This story was first published in Metroland on August 12th, 2010. ‘Nobody here can afford to pay a corporate lobbyist, right?” asked Joe Seeman, a volunteer coordinator for … Continue reading
What were they thinking?
TROY, NY – Rensselaer County district attorney drops questionable case. This story was first published in Metroland on July 22nd, 2010. In 2005, Bryan Berry and Terrence Battiste were charged by federal prosecutors for armed robbery in connection with their … Continue reading
You’ve Been Primaried
ALBANY, NY – Councilwoman claims that Jerry Jennings supporters are backing a puppet candidate in the 7th Ward. This story was first published in Metroland on September 10th, 2009. Someone wants 7th Ward Councilwoman Cathy Fahey (D, WFP) out of … Continue reading
Spoiler Alert
ALBANY, NY – Is First Ward challenger Scott Mannarino running a proxy campaign for the mayor? This story was first published in Metroland on August 27th, 2009. First Ward Councilman Dominick Calsolaro said that having an opponent in Scott Mannarino … Continue reading
Fresh Faces
TROY, NY – Two political newcomers set their sights on North Lansingburgh. This story was first published in Metroland on June 18th, 2009. Democrats in Troy are closely watching the City Council race in District 1. Republican Mark Wojcik, who … Continue reading