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Why is it such a close call for Dem Congressman Tim Bishop? (and other Suffolk County results)

Posted on November 3, 2010 by kwilder

11/6/2010 early morning update: Recanvas of machines shows that Altschuler (not Bishop) is actually ahead by 400 votes so far… Story: here. To find a list of Suffolk County election results, go to the Board of Elections website: here. For NY statewide and NY Congress results (including for Suffolk County districts), you can go to […]

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Small snapshot of third party chances: Suffolk results coming in

Posted on November 2, 2010 by kwilder

11/3 Update on Green Party 0f NYS and ballot line: With 56,868 votes reported at The Washington Post election site, it appears that the Green Party has surpassed the mark and received 50,000 votes for Governor. That means that the Green Party of New York State has automatic ballot status (again). The Green Party will […]

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Voting problems in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Posted on November 2, 2010 by kwilder

If you are at a poll with polling problems, and want a hotline, you can call 1-866-ourvote.

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2010 Elections: Election Results for Suffolk County, Nassau County, and NYC

Posted on November 1, 2010 by kwilder

2011 (General) Election Results at Suffolk County Board of Elections: here 2011 (General) Election Results at Nassau County Board of Elections: here. ____________________________________ 2011 Primary Election Results Story and Links at LI Politics: here. 2010 Election Results: Here is a link to the Suffolk County Board of Elections 2010 Results Page. 11/9-10 update: As far […]

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Poets in Port Winter 2010/11 Sked

Posted on October 30, 2010 by iwilder

    11/26 Friday 7:30pm Open Poetry Reading Sponsored by the Northport Arts Coalition. Please include a favorite poem by someone else. Caffé Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport, opposite the theater. http://persistentfool.blogspot.com/2007/10/poets-in-port.html http://northportarts.org/ http://caffeportofino11768.com/ No Poets in Port in December. 2011:  

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Halloween Trick-a Poem: A suggestion for poets and poetry enthusiasts by Max Wheat

Posted on October 29, 2010 by kwilder

Halloween Trick—a Poem Play a trick on the trick-or-treaters. Read them a poem. Drop a copy into each bag with the treat — Write your own poem. If not enough time this year, books of Halloween poetry are abundant. Check your library or bookstore.  Or use one of the poems included in this mailing. Of […]

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LI Concert Notes #67 10/28/10

Posted on October 28, 2010 by iwilder

Open Mics? Jam Sessions? Song Circles? If you attend any recurring open mics, jam sessions or song circles in Nassau or Suffolk (at restaurants, bars, churches, arts centers, libraries, private homes, etc.) and want to publicize these “open to the public” events, please send me the information and I will start a new section of […]

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MTA raises tolls on bridges and tunnels, makes cuts to service for disabled

Posted on October 28, 2010 by kwilder

(excerpt from) from DNAInfo MTA Raises Tolls on Bridges and Tunnels / October 27, 2010 Drivers as well as bus and subway riders will all be paying more for their commutes beginning on Dec. 30. By Jill Colvin MIDTOWN — Straphangers aren’t the only ones who will have to shell out more cash to commute […]

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Nassau County Jail: Prisoner death, alleged suicide

Posted on October 27, 2010 by kwilder

[Update on this story, including stats, in another Newsday article at bottom.] (excerpt from) Newsday Deer Park man convicted of murder hangs himself in jail By ANN GIVENS ann.givens at newsday dot com / October 27, 2010 [Police and corrections officials said:] About nine hours after being convicted of first-degree murder and facing possible life […]

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November Coffeehouse! (via PeaceSmiths)

Posted on October 26, 2010 by iwilder

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse TONIGHT! Friday, November 5, 2010! The PeaceSmiths, Topical, A-Typical, Folk Music, Poetry and Whatever Coffeehouse for November will be: Friday, November 5th at 8pm Music by Grand Folk Railroad Musicians: Mike Christian, Susan Cohen, Frank Doris, Bill Resvanis and Poetry by David Kirschenbaum Editor and publisher of Boog City, a New York City-based […]

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The Grateful Shed Halloween Show 10/30/10

Posted on October 21, 2010 by iwilder

Featuring : Alan Short, Bob Westcott, Turtlehead, and Jim Frazzitta (with Paul Matthews & Lotek J. Williams). Hosted by Jim Frazzitta. Celebrate Halloween.  Wear a costume, sing, dance, and add a little GROOVE to your coffee! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 – 8pm. Admission – $10 (includes light refreshments). The CONKLIN BARN corner of NY Ave (Rt. […]

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LI Concert Notes #66 10/20/10

Posted on October 20, 2010 by iwilder

Open Mics? Jam Sessions? Song Circles? If you attend any recurring open mics, jam sessions or song circles in Nassau or Suffolk (at restaurants, bars, churches, arts centers, libraries, private homes, etc.) and want to publicize these “open to the public” events, please send me the information and I will start a new section of […]

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Hofstra Debate: Link to full video, PLUS other great video and interesting news

Posted on October 19, 2010 by kwilder

Watch the Debate! You can find the full video of the 2010  Hofstra, NY Governor Debate at YNN: here. (Thanks to Chris Garvey for the link.) [And, another, back up link on NY1: here] Jimmy McMillan Creates A Stir! An interesting update is that Yahoo has put Rent-Is-2-Damn-High candidate Jimmy McMillan on their front page. […]

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Hofstra Debate: Mainstream coverage ignores Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins

Posted on October 19, 2010 by kwilder

[For fuller comments on the Governor Debate, see onthewilderside eyewitness account: here.] I went to the NY Governor Debate at Hofstra tonight. Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor of New York, did pretty good. It is curious to me why Howie Hawkins has been so overlooked in the main stream media reviews of […]

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