Senator Pedro "Hurricane" Espada
Assemblyman Greg "Goatface Killer" Ball
Senator Ruben "Fiasco" Diaz
Before electing Assemblyman Greg Ball to the New York State Senate, New Yorkers should consider some recent history and more closely consider current events. The New York State Senate Coup last summer demonstrated the power of one or two unprincipled senators in a closely divided body like the New York State Senate. We are now getting a re-fresher course in last summer’s lesson with the threat by Senators Pedro Espada and Ruben Diaz to shut down New York State by voting down an emergency budget extension bill. According to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, if the budget extender is blocked, unemployment benefits will be halted and state programs frozen.
In all likelihood, the State Senate will remain closely divided even after the 2010 elections. Electing Greg Ball to the Senate risks throwing another mercenary character into this mix. Ball could easily serve as the new fourth amigo in the Gang of Four, replacing the disgraced Hiram Monserrate. It is an unholy alliance that would be completely natural. Despite their different political backgrounds, Pedro Espada and Greg Ball have much in common. Like Senator Espada, Assemblyman Ball is a creative self-financer. Like Espada, Ball also has interesting ideas about how to use funds from his government office. Finally, despite these aforementioned shenanigans, Albany insiders Espada and Ball have the gall to speak the language of reform.
As critical as the budget is, the next session of the senate, which will be responsible for redistricting, will have even more political goodies for freebooting senators to battle for. Already, Senator Espada is likely anticipating the arrival of the next amigo so that he and his reformed “bipartisan” gang of scoundrels can shake down the citizens of New York for even more.
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Fund Raiser for Mike Kaplowitz in Putnam Valley Tonight
7:30 PM Come out and support Mike Kaplowitz as he works to be the next State Senator from the 40th District. At the Allen home on Seifert Lane in Putnam Valley. Write for more information.
Music by the Kitchen Table Band with Special Guests! Beer, wine & cheese, desserts and goodies… and a great opportunity to talk with our next State Senator about your issues and concerns. Suggested donation: $30/person, $50/couple Please RSVP. If you need directions or further information, call 845 528-6643.
And then on Sunday:
Meet & Greet Mike Kaplowitz in Mahopac
2PM – A BYOB Pot Luck, Meet and Greet At the Pekowsky/Blum residence in Mahopac. Write for more information. Now that the weather has turned warm and lovely, I thought it would be the right time to catch up with all of you so I would like to invite you to the first big bash of the summer. On Sunday, June 13th, I will be hosting a giant Potluck Picnic at my house and I’m hoping you will all be able to make it. There will be a live House Band playing (all musicians are asked to bring their instruments to jam), lots of good food, good drink, and good people. All I ask is that you bring a dish or beverage for the table and a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. The picnic goes on rain or shine starting at about 2 p.m. and will go to whenever. Children are welcome-there will be lawn games for them ,as well. It should be a great time, especially if you can join us. It will good to see you all ! Please try to come!
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