City Sounds

Who let the Dogs Out!

Every year thousands of dog owners and dog lovers alike flock to Madison Square Garden to witness a spectacular event, the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The judges certainly have their work cut out for themselves, with over 2500 dogs from over 150 breeds; it is truly a site to behold. As the dogs put their best paw forward, they are judged based on appearance, performance and pedigree. 

Another cluster of contenders in a different type of show, are the candidates for the 2009 Public Advocate Race in New York City. The public advocate is the city’s problem solver or ombudsman also known as the city’s ‘watchdog’. He or she presides over City Council meetings and act as a supervisory body for city agencies and at times in the past have proved to be quite a forthright check on the Mayor.  Sharing in the spotlight in this race is Councilman Eric Gioia, former public advocate Mark Green, Councilman Bill de Blasio, Norman Siegel and Alex Zablocki.

Like the dogs in the Westminster Kennel Dog Show, the candidates in the race for Public Advocate certainly cover many different categories. With the returning ‘champion’, former public advocate Green (who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks), third time running contender, Siegal and a pup among dogs, Zablocki who is only 26 years old ( almost 4 in dog years), this year’s race is nothing short of exciting. These contestants stand to be judged on November 3, 2009.

 

May the best ‘watchdog’ win.

  

Cash for Katz: Councilwoman for Comptroller

Melinda Katz says she is the right woman for the job as City Comptroller. "I get it," said Katz. "I get that, for Comptroller, we need a no none-sense New Yorker who will work for everyone."

We get it too. The singing sensation, Katz is using every arsenal at her disposal in an effort to appeal to New Yorkers, even her own vocal cords. Whether she is singing 'God Bless America' or the Israeli National Anthem, Katz is certainly showing that America's Got Talent.

Katz is the only female candidate in this year's race for Comptroller. However, she is no stranger to being the only woman of the house.  Being raised by her father and three brothers, Katz now finds herself in a similar situation, surrounded by three male candidates, David Yassky, John Liu and David Weprin. For more information on the candidate David Yassky, please click here.

For her next musical number, she just might be singing 'I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman."