An ex-state assemblyman’s appointment as a consultant with the federal monitor overseeing the New York City Housing Authority has raised concerns among federal housing officials and has been referred to federal prosecutors for review, the Daily News has learned. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Keith Wright
Seitu’s World: 48th Annual African American Day Parade In Harlem 2017
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Sunday, September 17th, 2017 the 48th annual African American Day Parade took over Adam Clayton Blvd., again this summer with folks in Harlem, NY. Continue Reading →
Rudy’s World: Riverton Reunion 2017 In Harlem
By Rudy Collins
On July 22nd, 2017, the ” Alumni Residents” of the Riverton re-union on 135th and 5th Avenue in Harlem, New York, held a reunion which was a moving experience as you could feel the love in the group.
Pol Urges Manhattan Democratic Party To Kick Out Council Harlem Hopeful
City Councilman David Greenfield is asking the Manhattan Democratic Party to boot a City Council candidate running on his opposition to “greedy Jewish landlords” off the party rolls. Continue Reading →
Harlem Democratic Boss Still Owes $200K From Failed 2016 Congressional Bid
New documents filed with the Federal Election Commission show Manhattan Democratic Party chairman Keith Wright still $202,337.72 in the hole from his unsuccessful campaign to replace retired Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel last year Continue Reading →
“Machine-Backed” Candidate Wins Battle Over Vacant Harlem Seat
The Observer reports that an arcane uptown contest marked with accusations and irregularities ended in a decisive victory for the New York County Democratic Party on Friday, March 11, 2017. Continue Reading →
Harlem Candidates Accuse Democratic Machine Of Rigging Contest
The Observer reports that three outsider candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for a Harlem State Senate seat penned a letter lashing out at New York County Chairman Keith Wright, accusing the party boss of acts tantamount to “voter suppression” in his bid to install his favored contender in office, and threatening him with legal action. Continue Reading →
Special Election Is Valentine’s Day Showdown In Harlem
This is a big year for local elections. The mayor, comptroller and public advocate are all up for re-election along with all 51 members of the City Council. Continue Reading →
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