Black, Latino and Asian Cacaus Gala Dinner

2/16/09 12:04 AM

Laughter filled the Nelson A. Rockefeller Convention Center’s dining hall as Gov. David Patterson joked about the economic crisis facing New York State. “We got a $15 billion dollar deficit and I got no money to pay for it, so why’d I have to be the first African American governor blues,” said Patterson The Governor was referring to a longer joke that New Yorkers are complaining about jobs, home evictions and … men. “I ain’t got no man blues,” said Patterson about women throughout the state. The unemployment rate facing the state is staggering when looking at minorities. About 12 percent of Hispanics are unemployed and 9.7 percent of African Americans are jobless as well. Unemployment is not the only dilemma facing minorities, one out...

Day one of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus in Albany

2/15/09 1:09 AM

The first day of the Caucus was exciting as State leaders took the podium at the CUNY Luncheon. Vice Chancellor Jay Hershenson opened the Luncheon by introducing politicians such as Gov. David Paterson, Sen. Kristin Gilibrand, and Democratic State Senate Majority Leader Malcom Smith. The theme of the Luncheon, "Healthy CUNY, Healthier New York," was subdued by rhetoric concerning the economic crisis. “This deficit is unlike any other seen,” said Patterson. The budget is facing a $13 billion deficit this year, $16 billion next year and $19 billion in the 2011-2012 according to Patterson. The fiscal situation is not deterring the Governor from investing in public higher education. He spoke in support of the tuition increase saying that the new tuition rate is... 0 comment

USG to attend upstate convention

2/11/09 12:24 AM

The Undergraduate Student Government will be attending a convention in Albany, beginningSaturday, Feb. 14. The Ticker will provide daily coverage of each day's events throughout the convention.