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recent blog posts
Understanding the Mind of the Democrat by DavidRosasco
Mar 10, 2010 | 0 
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During my thought process leading to my defection from the Democratic Party and into the warm embrace of the Republican camp, it was and still is important for me to analyze what it was like being a Democrat and associating in their circles. Democrats that I have met often have these contrive... | 5 |
Former Democrat, Born Again Republican by DavidRosasco
Mar 09, 2010 | 0 | 5 |
I hope this blog speaks for those in Queens County who feel isolated politically due to the domination of the borough by a small cabal of Democrats who have dominated our elected representation for over a half a century. I do believe that conservative values are shared by the silent majori... | 5 |
by benhernand
Jan 19, 2010 | 0 | 0 |
The site, Vantage Learning's MyAccess!, has several pros and cons. First of all, students chose from more than 500 writing prompts, all of which compare to state and national standards. One their essay is submitted, it is electronically graded by a six and four-point scoring system which focus... | 0 |
by joshualeding
Jan 04, 2010 | 1 | 19 |
With both scientific and artistic essay writing, a message is being expressed. In one case the message is very direct and determined, while in the other, the message must be sought after and discovered. Although scientific and artistic writing may seem to be on opposite sides of the spectrum, ... | 19 |
St. John's vs Georgia Live Blog by NigelC
Dec 09, 2009 | 0 | 28 |
9:02PM And that's the ball game. The final Score is St. John's 66 , Georgia 56. Much like the last time the Storm played at MSG, it was an ugly game, but I'm sure they'll take a win any day of the week. 9:01PM: In advance of the Connecticut-Kentucky game, half of the crowd is chan... | 28 |
New Audit Finds Finance Department Not Doing its Job by ComptrollerNYC
Oct 06, 2009 | 0 | 31 |
The Department of Finance is costing New York City millions of dollars. It’s as simple as that. An audit by my office has found that the Department has failed to accurately calculate tax benefits under the Section 421(a) housing program, which provides tax exemption benefits to o... | 31 |
Finally! by smiller
Sep 25, 2009 | 1 | 36 |
They put some new episodes of Sesame Street on PBS. They just did a 15-minute spoof on Indiana Jones and then played a song called "Surprises" that I swear was sung by The Skygreen Leopards. Now Jack Black is explaining the word "octagon", and from what I can hear he forgot to bring an octagon, ... | 36 |
NYC Transit is Off Track by ComptrollerNYC
Sep 23, 2009 | 0 | 32 |
In the past week, I have addressed some serious concerns regarding our transit system. I wrote Chairman Walder on Monday urging him to reverse his decision to eliminate station agents from 99 subway stations across the City, and today I released audit findings that show the MT... | 32 |
DEP SOAKS NEW YORKERS WITH CROTON DELAYS by ComptrollerNYC
Sep 03, 2009 | 0 | 35 |
The construction of the Croton Water Treatment Plant is yet another example of a City project that has been subject to delays and ballooning costs. My office recently conducted two audits of The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s management of... | 35 |
Rest In Peace Eunice Kennedy Shriver by ComptrollerNYC
Aug 12, 2009 | 0 | 37 |
I join with millions of Americans in mourning the loss of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a truly selfless individual who has left an indelible mark on this country. As the founder of the Special Olympics four decades ago, she forever changed the lives of countless individuals living with disabilities.... | 37 |