Public press access and the no comment stance in local government
An editorial laments lack of comment from fire and Port Authority staff and notes officials often bar interviews. The piece argues disclosure serves the public, criticizes fear of bad press, and urges truth telling about Van Brunt construction and the Hamilton Avenue bridge to better serve citizens.
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Van Brunt Street construction follows update
Daily progress on the Van Brunt Street sewer rerouting project shown in two photos, one from two months ago and one from last week. The open ditch will receive a cement roof and paving after sewer work connects to an enlarged Degraw Street water main. DOT targets next spring, though a worker questions the timeline.
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Red Hook Star Revue
Retrain or Bring Back American Jobs Says Union Veteran
A former union president argues against retraining workers for new office and tech roles. He urges keeping skilled manufacturing and shipyard jobs home, criticizes offshore labor and calls for tariffs to deter profit shifting, urging Congress to act now.
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Congress
JJ Burkard
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