Author Archives: Daniel Fitzsimmons

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About Daniel Fitzsimmons

Staff writer for the Manhattan weeklies Our Town, Our Town Downtown and the West Side Spirit.

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

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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

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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

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Drastic Measures

ALBANY, NY – Opposition is raised against plan that cuts back hours for Albany County employees. This story was first published in Metroland on July 23rd, 2009. Albany County Executive Mike Breslin is putting 1,400 county employees on furlough in … Continue reading

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Stickin’ to the Union

ALBANY, NY – Local employees and union members show support for federal legislation that they claim would help unite workers. This story was first published in Metroland on May 28th, 2009. Local unions and citizen activists staged a rally on May … Continue reading

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