City Talk: Thomas Ognibene, former NY City Council member
211 views · Published 25 June 2011 · 27:30 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: CUNY TV · 2011 · News & Politics
The former NYC Councilman discusses his candidacy for the Republican nomination for mayor. He talks about the difficulty in running in a primary against an incumbent mayor and why he feels it is important to have a "real" Republican presence in New York City. He accuses Mayor Bloomberg of "cooking books" in order to make it appear as though crime has been reduced. Mr. Ognibene also attacks the mayor on issues such as the Jets Stadium, the Olympics, and the favoritism shown by Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff. (Taped 4/5/2005) City Talk is CUNY TV 's forum for politics and public affairs. City Talk presents lively discussion of New York City issues, with the people that help make this city function. City Talk is hosted by Professor Doug Muzzio, co-director of the Center for the Study of Leadership in Government and the founder and former director of the Baruch College Survey Research Unit, both at Baruch College's School of Public Affairs. Watch more at www.tv.cuny.edu/show/citytalk
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