Archive for January 2010

Paterson doctrine says ‘Judge what I say, not what I do’ – By George J. Marlin

January 27, 2010

The following appears in the January 29-February 4, 2010 issue of the Long Island Business News: When Gov. David Paterson completed his Jan. 6 State of the State address, reporters proceeded to do what they always do, run around the Assembly chamber asking political heavies their reaction to the speech. This year the most obvious person to [...]

The Big Lie Continues – By George J. Marlin

January 27, 2010

This article I wrote appears on The Catholic Thing web site on January 27, 2010.

The Kessel NYPA Watch, January 24, 2010 – By George J. Marlin

January 24, 2010

“Kessel declined to comment.” Newsday, January 24, 2010 Newsday’s Mark Harrington did a large public service for Long Islanders and for NYPA Board members, upstate elected officials and beleaguered NYPA customers by reporting that LIPA ratepayers paid over $100 million (yes, $100 million) to delay the opening of a new power plant in Suffolk County [...]

The Kessel NYPA Watch, January 18, 2010 – By George J. Marlin

January 18, 2010

Kessel Asides Having satisfied upstate burghers and pols that he is focused on upstate, Richie Kessel has returned to bestowing love and money on his Long Island home.  A few examples: NYPA held what may be its first ever board meeting in mid-December on Long Island which accounts for fully 2-3% of NYPA load. NYPA [...]

Mangano must remember those that put him in office – By George J. Marlin

January 18, 2010

This commentary I wrote, Marlin: Mangano must remember those that put him in office, appears on the Long Island Business News web site.