Stephen Shaiken, Author & Blogger·Nov 13, 2025Another Mamdani-Backing “Progressive” Exposed As a Total HypocriteTake the money and run is the idea these frauds have in mind. They can run but they can’t hide.
Faustus Trollypop·Jun 17, 2021Hot take on the New York City Council District 26 circusYou have to do some work to differentiate between the 15 Democratic primary candidates.
Doug Shapiro·Mar 9, 2021We Must Rebuild Our Healthcare Infrastructure to Care for Our SeniorsIn this op-ed written for the Gotham Gazette, we outlined the commitment the city must make to support our seniors, especially with…
Severino for City Council·Feb 12, 2021For the Rockaways and Jamaica Bay, Climate Change is Already Here.When Hurricane Sandy ripped across New York eight years ago, no part of the city was hit harder than the Rockaways in Queens.
PPE4ALL·Feb 11, 2021Community Support, Mutual Aid, and the Role of Elected Officials During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A…The need for PPE and how NYC community organizers are providing for their neighbors.
Doug Shapiro·Dec 29, 2020Forest Hills / Rego Park News InterviewIn this interview with the Queens Ledger I discuss what a ‘moral budget’ means for our community. I also discussed the stark inequities in…
Doug Shapiro·Dec 10, 2020Explaining the ‘Moral Budget’In this interview with Christian Murray of the Queens Post, I explain what I mean by a ‘moral budget.’ A moral budget means we must…
Doug Shapiro·Nov 19, 2020Doug Shapiro Declares Candidacy for New York City Council District 29KEW GARDENS, NY –
nyccouncilstaff·Nov 1, 2019Open Letter to Speaker Johnson and the New York City Council from StaffDear Speaker Johnson and Members of the New York City Council,