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In an attempt to plug the budget gap in a deteriorating economy and keep the cash flowing the “terror level” has been raised in order to keep the citizenry docile. With no attacks by Al Qaeda, the prospect of maintaining a high alert (it requires cash, after all) becomes a little thin. Suffolk County is not exactly the first target on the mind of Bin Laden. Of course, the real 1000 lb. gorilla in this case is known as Derivatives. 

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Since Bob Morgenthau, known as “The Boss” by many of his staff, has decided not to run again, the field seems to be narrowed to two major candidates: Cyrus Vance, Jr. and Leslie Crocker Snyder. Both are experienced people who know criminal law. Snyder, who has been a judge and Vance, a former Manhattan A.D.A and criminal defense attorney, are both formidable candidates. 
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Be part of the political in-crowd.  Check out these important political events!

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Important notices about important political events!

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With the contentious races for several political offices, it’s no surprise that even the clubs are giving off some heat.

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As the politicians and media play out their roles in the recent real estate hysteria in the Hamptons, all eyes are looking away from the mismanagement and incompetence in the face of this financial Armageddon.

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Having spent 40 years in a corporation, mostly in middle management, I see the culture issue from a different viewpoint—on the receiving end of top management decisions. From that vantage point, our new president may be overly optimistic.

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Topshop has landed stateside in our very own neighborhood and New Yorkers can’t wait to check it out. Customers have been lined up from its Broadway location all the way around the block on Broome St. 

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Shocked! Shocked! Shocked! House Republicans, whose most recent president politicized many of the Federal government's major agencies, have written a letter to President Obama accusing him of politicizing an important project in 2010—namely, next year's national Census.

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Volunteer community organization, the SoHo Alliance, has sent out an advisory about
a 9-story office building that’s under consideration for 47 Grand St., on the southwest corner of Grand St. and West Broadway.  The proposed development would be the tallest in central SoHo and would need special variance permits to not violate current zoning laws.
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