Room Eight | Author | Dominic Carter

The Upcoming Televised Debates

Dominic Carter | August 18, 2010

To those of you interested in the political process, and I hope that is everyone, it’s that time of year, to start watching LIVE DEBATES on NY1.

First of all, no organization in this state comes close to doing as great a job on debates as NY1. Hours and hours of preparation go into the debates. Hours and Hours of meetings and research.

It doesn’t matter if your politics are Left, Right, Conservative, Liberal, Progressive. Or Independent. These debates are an opportunity for the public, a “snapshot” for you to see the candidates without some type of a media filter.

Countdown Clocks. Score one for Good Government

Dominic Carter | August 17, 2010

In a City of 8 million people, score one for common sense, and Good Government.

Do you ever think about the image of the Big Apple?

You know, NYC is “the best,” but the truth is, at times other cities outshine us.

Boy that was some finger Mayor Dinkins

Dominic Carter | August 13, 2010

I still can’t figure this one out.

In the dictionary next to the words dignity and polite should be a photo of former NYC Mayor David Dinkins with no other definition.

In a 30 year relationship, in public or private, I have never seen him yell, scream, or even raise his voice.

Is Bloomberg starting to wear out his welcome?

Dominic Carter | August 10, 2010

It was bound to happen. Third term Blues for Bloomberg.

Voter fatigue is starting to show for New York’s Mayor. A new poll finds his approval rating has dropped below 50 percent for the first time in five years. That’s according to a Marist College Poll released Tuesday.

Mayor Mike makes the case, on the Mosque and Caroline Giuliani

Dominic Carter | August 7, 2010

When a Mayor comes down on the wrong side of an issue they should be criticized, but it has to cut both ways.

Take two recent issues, the mosque near Ground Zero, and the recent shoplifting arrest of Caroline Giuliani, the daughter of tough law and order former Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Will Rangel Cut the Deal?

Dominic Carter | July 29, 2010

Congressman Rangel finds himself between what is said: “a rock and a hard place.”

In the twilight of his career, he is forced to make a decision that he does not want to make.

Having Known Rangel for a number of decades, and knowing how important his legacy is to him, every ounce of Rangel’s being is to fight the ethical charges all the way.

It wouldn’t be surprising if he took that route.

Say It Ain’t Say Kathleen

Dominic Carter | July 25, 2010

One general rule of thumb in politics is voters don’t really pay attention to a race until September and Labor Day.

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, a Democratic candidate for attorney general, is probably hoping that’s the case after it has been revealed she did not cast her first ballot in an election until 2002, nearly two decades after she first registered to vote.

Don’t Count Rangel Out Just Yet

Dominic Carter | July 23, 2010

An investigative subcommittee has charged Congressman Charles Rangel with multiple ethics violations, but to those hoping the Harlem Democrat is going to resign, don’t hold your breath.

Rangel is a fighter, and when he does decide to leave, he’ll want to do it on his own terms.

In a statement Rangel said: "I am pleased that, at long last, sunshine will pierce the cloud of serious allegations that have been raised against me in the media."

"I will be glad to respond to the allegations at such time as the Ethics Committee makes them public."

We will miss your deeds Mr. Steinbrenner

Dominic Carter | July 14, 2010

George Steinbrenner deserves the praise of all New Yorkers. He was a legend, and a good humanitarian who exuberated a winning attitude that all New Yorkers could appreciate.

He never talked about it in great detail, but Mr. Steinbrenner did a lot to help African American college football programs.

How?

One relationship Steinbrenner had was with the late great Grambling University football coach, Eddie Robinson.

Not enough people know that Steinbrenner actually loaned Yankee Stadium to Grambling for the annual Whitney M. Young Urban League Football Classic, which showcases black college football teams and even today raises scholarship money.

Paterson steps up to “level the playing field.”

Dominic Carter | July 13, 2010

What do three of the last four governors have in common?

Promises to increase opportunities for minority and women owned firms.

Well, here’s something that shocking and how could it exist in a liberal state like New York?

We already know that New York is one of the most ethnically diverse states:

-Has the second highest number of women-owned businesses

-And New York has the third highest number of minority-owned business enterprises

Yet the reality is at the end of the day, when it comes to spending money with such businesses, New York State currently falls behind eight other states.