Karen Koslowitz on THE PEREZ NOTES

This an interview I conducted with Councilmember Karen Koslowitz, when she was Deputy Borough President, and had declared her candidacy for her old council seat. Enjoy the interview.

Crain's Daniel Massey on THE PEREZ NOTES

I had the opportunity to interview reporter Daniel Massey, who writes for Crain's Business Journal. We discussed Governor Paterson's political future, reform in the New York City Council. The future of the labor movement, Harold Ford versus Senator Gillibrand, national and local politics.

Mark Winston Griffith on THE PEREZ NOTES

I had the opportunity to interview Mark Winston Griffith who is the Executive Director of the Drum Major Institute for Pubic Policy. We discussed his run for New York City Council against Al Vann, his future, and his views on current events.

Peter Koo on THE PEREZ NOTES

I had the opportunity to interview newly elected City Council member Peter Koo. We discussed the Flushing Commons project as well as the City and State's fiscal crisis. Additionally we discussed the lack of parking in the district, and how it affects businesses and residents. Term limits, schools, affordable housing were also part of the conversation.