http://www.thompson2009.com/ The Bill Thompson Blog en Copyright 2009 2009-11-03T20:40:05+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/election-day-central/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/election-day-central/ Today is Election Day in New York City! While Bill Thompson makes final campaign stops all over the city, you can follow his every step here. Chris Licata 2009-11-03T19:40:05+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-makes-final-pre-election-campaign-stops-in-chinatown-starrett/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-makes-final-pre-election-campaign-stops-in-chinatown-starrett/ With less than 24 hours remaining until polls open, Bill Thompson made one last pre-Election Day push through New York City to greet voters. Chris Licata 2009-11-03T01:01:59+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-campaigns-all-over-queens/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-campaigns-all-over-queens/ This afternoon Bill Thompson was joined by US Senator Charles Schumer, Congressman Gregory Meeks, State Senator Malcolm Smith, Councilmembers David Weprin, John Liu and Julissa Ferrera as he campaigned throughout Queens. Chris Licata 2009-11-02T01:27:23+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-kicks-off-weekend-with-senator-schumer-collection-of-prominent-elected/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-kicks-off-weekend-with-senator-schumer-collection-of-prominent-elected/ Bill Thompson kicked off the weekend before election day by campaigning in Brooklyn, Harlem and Washington Heights. Chris Licata 2009-10-31T21:41:24+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-black-and-latino-law-enforcement-groups-members-of-clergy/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-black-and-latino-law-enforcement-groups-members-of-clergy/ Today at City Hall, Bill was endorsed by citywide clergy and members of the Black and Latino Law Enforcement Officers Association including the National Latino Officers Association, 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care, and the Grand Council of Guardians. Chris Licata 2009-10-30T21:33:11+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-ny-state-attorney-general-andrew-cuomo/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-ny-state-attorney-general-andrew-cuomo/ Today, Bill Thompson received the endorsement of the New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo at the Hub shopping district in the Melrose/Mott Haven section of the Bronx. 2009-10-29T20:49:08+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-greets-commuters-at-st.-george-terminal-holds-press-conferenc/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-greets-commuters-at-st.-george-terminal-holds-press-conferenc/ This morning Bill Thompson greeted commuter’s at Staten Island’s St. George Terminal, before riding the ferry to Manhattan where he held a press conference on the decreasing affordability of New York City. Chris Licata 2009-10-28T20:30:16+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/state-senator-malcolm-smith-d-14-praises-bill-thompson-urges-support-in-st./ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/state-senator-malcolm-smith-d-14-praises-bill-thompson-urges-support-in-st./ Last weekend in front of churchgoers at the Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, State Senator Malcolm Smith (D-14) made a strong case for supporting Bill Thompson for Mayor. Chris Licata 2009-10-27T15:15:35+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-stands-with-citywide-council-of-nycha-tenants-and-grand-counc/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-stands-with-citywide-council-of-nycha-tenants-and-grand-counc/ This afternoon Bill Thompson picked up a big endorsement from one citizen activist groups, while standing in support of another. Team Thompson 2009-10-26T19:52:26+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-and-elected-officials-hit-the-streets-in-the-bronx-participat/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-and-elected-officials-hit-the-streets-in-the-bronx-participat/ This afternoon Bill Thompson was joined by elected officials from the Bronx, including former Borough President Freddy Ferrer, Assembly Member Nelson Castro, Assembly Member Jose Rivera and Corrections Officers Union President Norman Seabrook in The Bronx talking to voters and participating in a caravan. Chris Licata 2009-10-26T01:05:06+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-city-council-candidate-frank-gulluscio-hold-rally-in-richmond/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-city-council-candidate-frank-gulluscio-hold-rally-in-richmond/ This morning Bill Thompson joined a host of elected officials and City Council candidate Frank Gulluscio in Richmond Hill to speak to volunteers prior to a canvass. Chris Licata 2009-10-24T19:39:21+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-gives-major-speech-on-term-limits-at-hunter-college/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-gives-major-speech-on-term-limits-at-hunter-college/ Last night, before a packed crowd at Hunter College’s Kaye Playhouse, Bill Thompson delivered a speech on term limits. Chris Licata 2009-10-23T17:21:49+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-endorsed-by-assembly-member-dov-hikind-rallies-against-politi/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-endorsed-by-assembly-member-dov-hikind-rallies-against-politi/ This morning in Borough Park Bill Thompson and Assembly Member Dov Hikind spoke out against the politics of fear and division. Chris Licata 2009-10-23T01:26:17+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-rallies-to-help-save-the-garment-district/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-rallies-to-help-save-the-garment-district/ This afternoon Bill Thompson attended a rally aimed at saving NYC’s garment district. Chris Licata 2009-10-21T18:39:19+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-speaks-out-in-support-of-people-with-hivaids-at-housing-works/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-speaks-out-in-support-of-people-with-hivaids-at-housing-works/ This afternoon Bill Thompson spoke out at a rally in support of people with HIV/AIDS. Chris Licata 2009-10-20T19:34:03+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-endorsed-by-ny-state-assembly-democratic-conference/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-endorsed-by-ny-state-assembly-democratic-conference/ Today flanked by over a dozen lawmakers, Bill Thompson was endorsed by the New York State Assembly Democratic Conference. Chris Licata 2009-10-19T19:44:11+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/nyc-kids-pac-parents-and-educators-endorse-bill-thompson-for-mayor/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/nyc-kids-pac-parents-and-educators-endorse-bill-thompson-for-mayor/ This afternoon Bill Thompson joined parents, students and educators from around NYC as he formally earned the endorsement of NYC Kids PAC. Chris Licata 2009-10-18T23:37:19+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-speaks-at-rally-against-homophobia-and-hate-crimes-in-college/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-thompson-speaks-at-rally-against-homophobia-and-hate-crimes-in-college/ In the wake of the horrible incident in Queens this past week, Bill Thompson spoke out against homophobia at an anti-hate crime rally this afternoon in College Point. Chris Licata 2009-10-17T20:53:20+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/george-rudy-and-mike-so-happy-together/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/george-rudy-and-mike-so-happy-together/ As Rudy Giuliani comes to town to campaign for Mayor Bloomberg, it serves as a reminder that Republicans stick together. Chris Licata 2009-10-16T17:09:59+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/new-yorkers-for-thompson-launches-new-hypocrite-television-ad/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/new-yorkers-for-thompson-launches-new-hypocrite-television-ad/ This morning New Yorkers for Thompson launched their most recent television advertisement, entitled “Hypocrite.” Chris Licata 2009-10-16T13:38:12+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-electeds-and-labor-speak-against-gov.-of-puerto-ricos-suspension-of-co/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-electeds-and-labor-speak-against-gov.-of-puerto-ricos-suspension-of-co/ On Thursday, October 15, 2009 Bill Thompson spoke in support of workers in Puerto Rico who are facing a suspension in collective bargaining rights by Governor, and Mike Bloomberg supporter, Luis G. Fortuño. Chris Licata 2009-10-15T21:05:05+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-earns-endorsement-of-el-diario-and-amsterdam-news/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-earns-endorsement-of-el-diario-and-amsterdam-news/ This morning, Bill Thompson earned the endorsement of two prominent New York City newspapers: El Diario and New York Amsterdam News. Team Thompson 2009-10-15T17:51:14+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/go-behind-the-scenes-at-yesterdays-pre-debate-rally-and-debate-watch-party/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/go-behind-the-scenes-at-yesterdays-pre-debate-rally-and-debate-watch-party/ Last night while Bill Thompson scored a decisive victory over Mike Bloomberg in the first mayoral debate, loyal supporters lined up outside El Museo de Barrio and at the Chimney Lounge in East Harlem to cheer on their candidate. Chris Licata 2009-10-14T16:30:52+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/what-do-new-yorkers-think-about-mike-bloombergs-15000hour-campaign/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/what-do-new-yorkers-think-about-mike-bloombergs-15000hour-campaign/ As Mike Bloomberg continues to break his own records for spending, regular New Yorkers are weighing in on the mayor’s $15,000/hour campaign. Chris Licata 2009-10-14T13:26:47+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-correctional-officers-benevolent-association-coba/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-correctional-officers-benevolent-association-coba/ This afternoon Bill Thompson earned the endorsement of the New York City Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association. Chris Licata 2009-10-13T18:14:57+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-marches-in-2009-columbus-day-parade/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-marches-in-2009-columbus-day-parade/ On Monday, October 12, 2009 Bill Thompson marched in the Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan. Chris Licata 2009-10-12T20:10:48+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-talks-to-voters-at-coogans-during-game-two-of-american-league-division/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-talks-to-voters-at-coogans-during-game-two-of-american-league-division/ Last Friday night while the Yankees battled the Twins in game two of the American League Division Series, Bill Thompson visited the famous Coogan's bar in Washington Heights to talk to voters. Chris Licata 2009-10-12T01:02:01+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-manhattan-borough-president-scott-stringer/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-manhattan-borough-president-scott-stringer/ This afternoon Bill Thompson earned the endorsement of a host of prominent Manhattan elected officials. Chris Licata 2009-10-10T21:15:00+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-rolls-out-housing-policy-gets-tenant-pac-endorsement/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-rolls-out-housing-policy-gets-tenant-pac-endorsement/ This afternoon as Bill rolled out his housing policy, the candidate was endorsed by the New York City Tenants PAC. Chris Licata 2009-10-09T21:44:00+00:00 http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-president-obama/ http://www.thompson2009.com/blog/entry/bill-endorsed-by-president-obama/ This afternoon during a White House press briefing, Presidential Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced that President Barack Obama would be supporting Bill Thompson for mayor of New York City. Chris Licata 2009-10-09T20:24:00+00:00