George Arzt

Killing the West Side stadium gave Shelly Silver a new image as a populist defender of his constituency. Bruno is read more

Killing the West Side stadium gave Shelly Silver a new image as a populist defender of his constituency. Bruno is a winner because he is as strong - if not stronger - than Gov. Pataki with Republicans, because he is going to be around in New York while Pataki is a lame duck.

It was a two-second call. There was no extended conversation. I don't understand the need to tell an untruth when read more

It was a two-second call. There was no extended conversation. I don't understand the need to tell an untruth when you have already lost.

Stop the I. When that's all you have to say, it is very tedious and self-promoting.

Stop the I. When that's all you have to say, it is very tedious and self-promoting.

He created a record of achievement. But he also gives off an aura that the city is getting better.

He created a record of achievement. But he also gives off an aura that the city is getting better.

The idea of embarrassing your opponent or messing up a press conference or even rattling your opponent always comes up.

The idea of embarrassing your opponent or messing up a press conference or even rattling your opponent always comes up.