Posts Tagged ‘Mayor Bloomberg’

Bloomberg Vs. Thompson, October 13, 2009: Who Won the First Mayoral Debate?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Thompson, post debate, at the Chimney, 105 Street & Second Avenue

Thompson, post debate, at the Chimney, 105 Street & Second Avenue

William C. Thompson and several heavyweight City and State Democratic pols showed up at this hip East Harlem bar after the debate. The answer (actually a response) to the Who Won? should be forthcoming. This writer wants to see what the big dailies will be splashing tomorrow.

Also, who will answer the big question?

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Interviewees Go Wild!

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

New York Daily News Headline: Mayor Bloomberg calls reporter ‘a disgrace’ for questioning rationale for third term run

The Mayor of New York City becomes visibly and publicly upset because he can’t manipulate the news media? This is an excellent real-world teaching anecdote for my J-news writing classes.

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