Malik Rahim for Congress: Midday update

Posted on December 6, 2008 by iwilder

Update: 12/7/08: Anh “Joseph” Cao (Republican) won. Malik Rahim  got at least 3%.  The update on Wilderside is: here. Note that the polls close in Louisiana at 8pm. Louisiana is one hour behind east coast time. So, look here at the Wilderside shortly after 9pm EST for possible results or exit poll info. Good news […]

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Source: Caroline Kennedy wants Senate seat — Newsday.com

Posted on December 5, 2008 by iwilder

Caroline Kennedy a possible Senate seat contender — Newsday.com Media reports Friday said Caroline Kennedy has talked to Gov. David A. Paterson about the Senate seat of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is preparing to become secretary of state. In an interview with NY1, Paterson said, “I took a call from her Wednesday night, but I’m […]

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If you watch it, think about it, too: Steve Levy on News12

Posted on November 18, 2008 by iwilder

In response to the murder of Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero, County Executive Steve Levy will be giving a speech about racial tolerance tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 18th on News12 at 7pm. It is a shame that News12 makes its video available on-line only to subscribers, since they appear to have an exclusive on the communication of […]

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Good Morning…It’s Election Day

Posted on November 4, 2008 by iwilder

KW: We will officially start blogging tonight at 8pm with lots of updates. But, guess we might hit the computer during the day a bit. Some morning tidbits: Lots of Green get-out-the-vote e-mails in my mailbox. Also, some cheesy environmental list I am on that wants me to vote for someone who is not that […]

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Our big date: Ian and Kimberly attend a lecture by Constitutional Scholar

Posted on October 24, 2008 by iwilder

KW: Ian and I have been “doing the alumni thing” lately. As some of our readers may remember, we were able to get into an on-campus video screening of the last Presidential Debate at Hofstra, because Ian is an alumni. Last night, we went into New York City for a special program put on by […]

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Coalition tries to revive Edgewood truck-rail plan — Newsday.com

Posted on July 30, 2008 by iwilder

Coalition tries to revive Edgewood truck-rail plan — Newsday.com Posted using ShareThis Some overview and more background from KW: Community activists and environmental groups pushed hard to take back the Edgewood Preserve. The land was supposed to be given to the state for open space, and simply was not deeded correctly. It belongs to the […]

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