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#didyouknow: Corrupt Mayor Fernando Wood proposed seceding NYC from the nation to maintain business with the South during the Civil War. Bonus Answer: Henry George went from begging for money in the streets to becoming a famous economist who got more votes than Teddy Roosevelt in the mayoral election (1886). [Click to learn more!]

#GACPopQuiz: Can you name the Mayor who tried to secede NYC from the US? Bonus Answer: Name the mayoral candidate who went from begging in the streets to getting more votes than Theodore Roosevelt. Comment with the right answers by 5:00pm to win!!

A massive redevelopment of the Greenpoint, Brooklyn waterfront is underway by Lendlease:

These advocates are championing minority and women-owned businesses:

The crown of the world's tallest residential building starts to illuminate over Midtown #Manhattan. Check out the stunning pics and details of @extell's @centralparktower as it nears completion [via @yimbygram, photo credit @mchlanglo793]

I think voters here realize that our federal leadership let them down and they are eager for a chance to change the tide, said Rodneyse Bichotte, New York State Assembly: #VoteBlue2020 #Election2020

#GACPopQuiz Answer: During the 1918 pandemic, the US was described as a petticoat government. President Wilson’s wife, Edith, essentially became a ‘secret’ acting president while Mr. Wilson was incapacitated from the virus. After downplaying the pandemic, the President was stricken with it (sound familiar?). Edith hid his condition; embarking on a self-described stewardship." It didn't go unnoticed. Senator Albert Fall declared, We have a petticoat government! Wilson i...s not acting! Mrs. Wilson is President! Bonus Answer: Zachary Taylor (one of the most reluctant Presidents in history) lodged that bizarre complaint during his inauguration. Click to read more! Congrats to Joseph Esposito, Robert Kalfus, Sheila Stainback, and Eric Fettmann for winning. Stay tuned for another quiz next Thursday!

#GACPopQuiz: When and why was the US Government described as a "petticoat government?" Bonus Question: Which President lodged the below complaint about his job during an inaugural address Post the right answers to George Arzt Communications, Inc. by 5pm to win!

Take a first look inside Brooklyn’s tallest tower:

Rodneyse Bichotte, New York State Assembly introed the bill requiring hospitals to admit women in premature labor after suffering a devastating experience with her late son, Jonah:

NY Republicans will be solidified as "an endangered species" if Democrats add to their advantage on Election Day, said George Arzt, a campaign strategist:

Lendlease will transform a full city block on the Brooklyn waterfront into 800 apartments, with 30% affordable housing:

George Arzt cautioned that the election may not produce such a clear result and said the state needs to be thinking about a contingency plan. Delays in getting definitive results "would be the worst of all worlds for New York City," he said. "All options are on the table for a city and state that are desperate for relief."

Juneteenth is now an official NYS public holiday "This important designation will educate future generations on the history of Black Americans and celebrates the end of slavery in our country, Rodneyse Bichotte, New York State Assembly said. The fact that states and private corporations have recognized Juneteenth ahead of our federal government also speaks volumes about where we are as a nation today."

There’s suspicion among city voters about Wall Street and big money in general, said George Arzt, a political consultant. He’s not well known, and a lot will depend on how he comes across on the stump, and how he presents policies on the side of poor people. What're your thoughts on Ray McGuire?

#GACPopQuiz Answer: John Marshall (briefly) served as a Chief Justice and the Secretary of State at the same time. Bonus Answer: Retired Justice Harry Blackmun portrayed Justice Joseph Story in the historical Steven Spielberg film Amistad. It's the only time a Justice has portrayed one in a movie. Click to read more! Thanks to everyone who participated.... Congrats to Harry Nussdorf, JOnathan Zalisky & Eric Fettmann for winning!

#GACPopQuiz: Name the Supreme Court Justice who simultaneously served as the US Secretary of State. Bonus Question: Name the SC Justice who was portrayed in a Steven Spielberg movie, and the Justice who played him. Post the right answers to George Arzt Communications, Inc. by 5pm to win!... #scotus #supremecourt #scotusnominee

City of Syracuse plans to remove Christopher Columbus statue "There were long and sometimes contentious discussions and Mayor Walsh has made the correct decision and we appreciate it," says Betty Lyons, head of American Indian Law Alliance: