Phil On Fire
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Who knew low-income wage earners are subsidizing the developers?

As I predicted, CPC Resources, the original developer for the Domino Sugar Refinery, flipped the property to a new developer, Two Trees Management, for a huge $120 million profit. So there’s a new plan afoot for the refinery, one the new developer has made even larger than CPC Resources’ massive plan…

Teri Muroff Meyer, former Community Board #1 member and Public Safety chairperson. Photo courtesy Robert Meyer

Farewell to a Community Leader and Friend

On January 23, former Community Board member and Public Safety chairperson, Teri Muroff Meyer, 44, passed away after a long battle with cancer. This community is a better place thanks to her.

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There are No Bad Dogs, Just Bad Dog Owners

Some of you may be considering a new pet this year, and a pup or a kitten is certainly a wonderful addition to your family, but there are some things to consider before taking the plunge.

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Olechowski Beats Restler by 19 Votes—Apathy Alive and Well in Williamsburg

In what had to be one of the most bizarre races in recent memory, Chris Olechowski defeated Lincoln Restler in their contentious race for the 50th Assembly District Leader post.

OP/ED New York Dems Need to Right the Ship

By Phil DePaolo Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Vito Lopez accused of sexual harassment On August 24 the New York State Assembly Committee on Ethics and Guidance announced that Assemblyman Vito Lopez, the powerful Brooklyn Democratic…

OP/ED Fudged Test Scores: Middle school teachers left holding the bag

Stunning recent charges of cheating at PS 31 in Greenpoint and PS 257 in Williamsburg have rocked the two communities….

PHIL ON FIRE: What’s Up With Domino? / Problems at Northside Piers

I have received countless emails and phone calls regarding the problems development partners CPCR and Isaac Katan are having at the former Domino refinery, which was rezoned for up to 2,200 units of…


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