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Morning Read: Strikes Averted and Looming; Cash for Seabrook; Pardon Time

Despite being under federal indictment for stealing member item funds, Larry Seabrook was still given $350,000 to dole out by Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

Life expectancy for city residents is 80.6 years, outpacing the rest of the nation. The Bloomberg administration is crediting their public health initiatives.

The Independent Democratic Caucus may be involved in primaries to help grow their number, leader Jeff Klein tells the T-U.

22,000 office cleaners are threatening to go on strike if a new contract isn't reached by Jan 1. Read More

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Rafael Espinal Nets 32BJ

A union source told The Politicker that 32BJ, the powerful property services union, is prepared to endorse Rafael Espinal for the 54th Assembly District.

The endorsement would give Espinal significant Get-Out-The-Vote forces on election day, slated for September 13.

The endorsement is not yet official, and Espinal declined comment. Read More