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03/10/2014

email : Webview : Gotham Gazette Hires New Executive Editor

For those wondering about the future of Decide NYC, our team will be doing similar work Gotham Gazette. Press release here:

http://t.e2ma.net/message/9d9pe/1vt7sl

03/09/2014

The New City Council Gets To Work - Decide NYC

One of our last Decide NYC posts before heading to Gotham Gazette:

http://www.decidenyc.com/new-city-council-gets-work/

Two months on the job, the new council is defining itself by Ben Max Saturday, March 8th, will mark two months since the new New York City Council held its first stated meeting. At that meeting on January 8th, the 51-member legislative … →

03/06/2014

email : Webview : Gotham Gazette Hires New Executive Editor

Great news! Today Gotham Gazette welcomes our Ben Max as Executive Editor. Press release here:

http://t.e2ma.net/message/9d9pe/1vt7sl

03/06/2014

The New York City Council - Decide NYC

Here's our full list of city council leadership roles and committee assignments:

http://www.decidenyc.com/the-new-york-city-council/

In January of 2014, a new New York City Council class of 51 members took office, including 21 new members and 30 returning members. On January 8, 2014, they elected Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito as their speaker. On January 22, 2014, the … →

03/03/2014

How New York City is its Government? - Decide NYC

Looking at city government demographics:

http://www.decidenyc.com/new-york-city-government/

Looking at city government demographics by Tyler Dratch and Ben Max With the election of Melissa Mark-Viverito as speaker by her colleagues, the New York City Council has its first ever Latino in that post. Including the three popularly-elected city-wide offices of … →

02/24/2014

City Council Rules Reform for 2014 Council Session | Brad Lander

Take a look back at this rules reform platform from October then stream today's 2pm meeting at
http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx

http://bradlander.com/news/updates/city-council-rules-reform-for-2014-council-session

Brad Lander has spent his career working for affordable housing, good jobs, and livable communities in Brooklyn and throughout New York.

02/21/2014

Getting the Common Core right

"Standards are not curriculum, and teachers need time to intelligently translate the former into the latter"

Take a read of this Daily News op-ed by our founder Ben Max:

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/common-core-article-1.1621655#ixzz2ty2891el

Max: I know the Common Core standards fairly well. For six years, culminating with the 2011-12 school year, I was a high school history teacher at a large, urban, public school in Massachusetts.

02/17/2014

Races to Watch in 2014: Volume I - Decide NYC

Races to Watch in 2014: Volume I

http://www.decidenyc.com/races-watch-2014-volume/

In 2014, there are a total of 244 state legislature, state executive, and Congressional seats up for election in New York (150 NYS Assembly + 63 NYS Senate + 27 NY US House of Representatives + 4 state-wides). Visit our … →

02/14/2014

» For Its 25th Anniversary, Give the City Charter the Gift of Revision | City & State

An article by our Talia Werber calling for a city charter commission via City & State:

http://www.cityandstateny.com/for-its-25th-anniversary-give-the-city-charter-the-gift-of-revision/

For Its 25th Anniversary, Give the City Charter the Gift of Revision Written by Talia Werber on February 12, 2014. Posted in Features, Opinion. Twenty-five years ago, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the New York City Board of Estimate violated the Constitution, the 1989 New York Ci...

02/13/2014

Video Stream - New York City Campaign Finance Board

Can't make it to the NYC Campaign Finance Board post-election hearing? Livestream at 10am:

http://www.nyccfb.info/live/

The New York City Campaign Finance Board Web site provides a searchable contribution database, information on the Campaign Finance Program, the Debate Program, the NYC Voter Guide, and other disclosure of campaign finance activity.

02/12/2014

The New York City Campaign Finance Board post-election hearing will start at 10am on Thursday, 2/13. Email [email protected] to attend/testify:

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1ca4345833ae3d798009ebb05&id=8000ce0704&e=babf395167

02/11/2014

Revisit this article on women in NYC politics:

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/women-new-york-city-politics-numbers-article-1.1408998

Want to see change? Join the conversation.

02/10/2014

The State of Our City - Decide NYC

Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver his first State of the City address today at noon. Here's a preview from our founder Ben Max:

http://www.decidenyc.com/state-city/

by Ben Max On Monday at noon, Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver his first State of the City address at LaGuardia Community College, in Queens. In the speech, de Blasio is likely to continue to hit on the theme that … →

02/07/2014

Calendar of NYC Political Events - Decide NYC

What do you think the state of the city is?

Mayor de Blasio will give his first State of the City address Monday at noon. That event and others on our calendar:

http://www.decidenyc.com/nyc2013-calendar/

DecideNYC.com #NYC2013 Calendar of Campaign & Race Events We’re looking to aggregate all of the race and campaign events of #NYC2013 in order to provide a resource for voters, journalists, and any other interested parties who want to keep track of … →

02/06/2014

The de Blasio Administration

We're tracking the new administration of Mayor de Blasio here:

http://www.decidenyc.com/the-mayor-bill-de-blasio-administration/

On this page, we are tracking the mayoral transition and the administration of New York City’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio. Below, you’ll find a list of Mayor de Blasio’s key appointments, followed by a list of the members of … →

02/04/2014

The New York City Council - Calendar

At 10am the City Council will call on Cuomo to call for a special election to fill vacancies in the Assembly & Senate.

Watch this and video of past meetings here:

http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx

02/03/2014

Voter Registration - Decide NYC

We've updated our voter registration page. Get registered or share with anyone who isn't registered!

http://www.decidenyc.com/voters-info/

Overview of the 2014 Election Cycle Election Day 2014 will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014. New Yorkers will be voting for the four state-wide...

01/30/2014

New York City Campaign Finance Board:Post-Election Hearings

The NYCCFB post-election hearing has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 13 at 10AM!

Find out how to RSVP, submit written testimony, or stream live:

http://www.nyccfb.info/press/news/post-election-hearing-2014.htm

The New York City Campaign Finance Board Web site provides a searchable contribution database, information on the Campaign Finance Program, the Debate Program, the NYC Voter Guide, and other disclosure of campaign finance activity.

01/29/2014

De Blasio, Rodriguez Pledge “Vision Zero” - Decide NYC

Here's a new comprehensive article on "Vision Zero":

http://www.decidenyc.com/de-blasio-rodriguez-pledge-vision-zero/

by Tyler Dratch New York City Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez’s appointment as chair of the Council’s Transportation Committee has gained increased significance this month in the wake of a number of tragic pedestrian fatalities. As of January 27th, there have been … →

01/27/2014

New York State Senators - Decide NYC

In 2014, New York State will again elect the members of its state legislature, including all 63 members of the New York State Senate (27 of whom represent parts of New York City).

Here's a race overview and list of NYC’s representatives:

http://www.decidenyc.com/2014-new-york-state-elections/state-senators/

Overview: In 2014, New York State will again elect the members of its state legislature, including all 150 members of the New York State Assembly (66 of whom represent parts of New York City), and all 63 members of the New … →

01/24/2014

New York State Governor - Decide NYC

In 2014 New Yorkers will cast votes for Governor. Here's a race overview and links to current Governor Andrew Cuomo:

http://www.decidenyc.com/2014-new-york-state-elections/governor/

Currently: Andrew Cuomo Website Twitter Facebook Race Overview: The gubernatorial race will get a lot of attention, though most of the intrigue will probably turn out to be over Governor Andrew Cuomo’s margin of victory and what the race says about his 2016 presidential chances. In … →

01/23/2014

The New York City Council - Decide NYC

The full list of the New York City Council's leadership & committee chairs & members:

http://www.decidenyc.com/the-new-york-city-council/

In January of 2014, a new New York City Council class of 51 members took office, including 21 new members and 30 returning members. On January 8, 2014, they elected Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito as their speaker. On January 22, 2014, the … →

01/22/2014

New York City Campaign Finance Board

ATTN: today's Post-Election hearing has been postponed and will be held at a later date.

Check http://www.nyccfb.info for details.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board Web site provides a searchable contribution database, information on the Campaign Finance Program, the Debate Program, the NYC Voter Guide, and other disclosure of campaign finance activity.

01/22/2014

New York City Campaign Finance Board

ATTN: tomorrow's Post-Election hearing has been postponed and will be held at a later date.

Check http://www.nyccfb.info for details.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board Web site provides a searchable contribution database, information on the Campaign Finance Program, the Debate Program, the NYC Voter Guide, and other disclosure of campaign finance activity.

01/21/2014

United States Congressional Representatives - Decide NYC

In 2014 New Yorkers will vote on 13 Congressional Representatives. Here's a race overview and list of current reps:

http://www.decidenyc.com/2014-new-york-state-elections/us-congress/

District 3 Currently: Steve Israel (D) Serving since: 2013 Website District 5 Currently: Gregory W. Meeks (D) Serving since: 1998 Website District 6 Currently: Grace Meng (D) Serving since: 2013 Website District 7 Currently: Nydia Velázquez (D) Serving since: 1993 Website District 8 Curren...

01/20/2014

New York City Campaign Finance Board:Post-Election Hearings

The New York City Campaign Finance Board will hold its Post-Election Hearing plus four one-hour panel discussions Wednesday at 9:30 AM at New York Law School.

Find out how to RSVP, submit written testimony, or stream live:

http://www.nyccfb.info/press/news/post-election-hearing-2014.htm

The New York City Campaign Finance Board Web site provides a searchable contribution database, information on the Campaign Finance Program, the Debate Program, the NYC Voter Guide, and other disclosure of campaign finance activity.

01/17/2014

New York State Assembly Members - Decide NYC

In 2014 New Yorkers will vote on 66 State Assembly Members. Here's a race overview and list of current reps:

http://www.decidenyc.com/2014-new-york-state-elections/state-assembly-members/

Overview: In 2014, New York State will again elect the members of its state legislature, including all 150 members of the New York State Assembly (66 of whom represent parts of New York City), and all 63 members of the New … →

01/16/2014

New York State Senators - Decide NYC

This year New Yorkers will vote on 27 NY State Senators. Here's a race overview and list of current representatives:

http://www.decidenyc.com/2014-new-york-state-elections/state-senators/

Overview: In 2014, New York State will again elect the members of its state legislature, including all 150 members of the New York State Assembly (66 of whom represent parts of New York City), and all 63 members of the New … →

01/10/2014

Tune in to Inside City Hall on NY1 tonight at 7pm or 10pm to catch Ben Max discussing the week in politics during reporters roundup. #nextspeaker #bridgegate

01/10/2014

Policy Recommendations for Mayor Bill de Blasio - Decide NYC

We've compiled "Policy Recommendations for Mayor de Blasio" from various groups & individuals:

http://www.decidenyc.com/policy-recommendations-for-mayor-bill-de-blasio/

Send us additions!

Bill de Blasio was sworn in as the 109th mayor of the City of New York on January 1, 2014. Throughout the 2013 election cycle, and since, advocacy groups and individual experts and advocates have been publishing recommendations addressed to … →

01/09/2014

District 8 - Council Member - Democrat

Melissa Mark-Viverito is the new Speaker of the City Council.

Get to know her better here: http://council.nyc.gov/d8/html/members/home.shtml

Follow Melissa's Work OnlineGet the latest updates on Melissa's work in the Council and throughout the district! Click here to visit her blog .

01/06/2014

The Brian Lehrer Show: - WNYC

Our founder, Ben Max, will be discussing #deblasiosnewyork and #nextspeaker on the Brian Lehrer show at 10am. Stream live here:

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/

It's your neighborhood, your city, your country, your world, and now your website. Brian Lehrer delves into the issues and ...

01/05/2014

Catch our founder, Ben Max, tomorrow at 10am on the Brian Lehrer show on WNYC Radio. They'll be discussing our new mayor, the speakers race, and more!

12/31/2013

2014 New York State Elections - Decide NYC

Want to know what's happening in New York State elections in 2014? Here's a primer:

http://www.decidenyc.com/2014-new-york-state-elections/

In 2014, New Yorkers will decide among candidates to fill the following positions: NYS Governor NYS Lieutenant Governor NYS Comptroller NYS Attorney General NYS Senators All 63 districts of the New York State Senate are up for election in 2014, including the 27 districts which represent ……

12/26/2013

NYC2013 by the Numbers - Decide NYC

A numerical look back at #NYC2013:

http://www.decidenyc.com/nyc2013-by-the-numbers/

In 2013, New York City voters cast ballots for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, all five borough presidents, and all fifty-one city council members: fifty-nine elected city officials in all. Hundreds of candidates competed for these seats and millions upon millions … →

12/24/2013

De Blasio Appointments for Clean Breaks, Small Shifts - Decide NYC

Our look at a few positions the mayor-elect will soon be filling:

http://www.decidenyc.com/de-blasio-appointments-for-clean-breaks-small-shifts/

by Adam Kroopnick In the week left until his inauguration, incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio will be busy making appointments to key positions in his administration, likely including leaders for the Department of Education (DOE), the New York City Housing Authority … →

12/18/2013

You’re invited: Open House with Mayor de Blasio at Gracie Mansion

New York City's First Family will host an open house at Gracie Mansion on January 5th!
RSVP here:

http://transition2013.com/gracie/

Mayor-Elect Bill de Blasio

12/11/2013

Carmen Farina to the Head of the Class? - Decide NYC

A look at Carmen Farina's most recent public statements on NYC ed policy:

http://www.decidenyc.com/carmen-farina-to-the-head-of-the-class/

by Ben Max Speculation is heating up about who Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will appoint as the next chancellor of the City’s Department of Education. Many names have been bandied about for months, with rumors emerging of late about certain individuals … →

12/10/2013

The New York City Council - Calendar

Want to find out what happens at City Council meetings?

Watch video of past meetings & follow today's meetings here:

legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx

12/09/2013

The de Blasio Administration

We're tracking the mayoral transition and the administration of New York City’s next mayor here:

http://www.decidenyc.com/the-mayor-bill-de-blasio-administration/

On this page, we are tracking the mayoral transition and the administration of New York City’s next mayor, Bill de Blasio. Below, you’ll find a list of Mayor-elect de Blasio’s key appointments, followed by a list of the members of … →

12/05/2013

The Progressive Caucus Grows [Updated] - Decide NYC

The Progressive Caucus Grows [Updated}

http://www.decidenyc.com/the-progressive-caucus-grows-updated/

by Ben Max A couple of weeks ago, in the aftermath of news that members of the 2014 New York City Council Progressive Caucus had decided they would vote as a bloc for the next speaker of the council, I took … →

12/04/2013

City Council Speaker 2013

Check out our Ben Max on WWRL 1600 AM New York tonight at 8pm discussing #NYC2013 and #nextspeaker with John Campanario.

Find Speaker race info here:

http://www.decidenyc.com/2013-city-council-speakers-race/

The race to be the next Speaker of the New York City Council has been ongoing throughout the 2013 New York City election cycle, though it was not being decided upon by voters on November 5th. The next council Speaker … →