Bill Perkins

Bill Perkins appears in the following:

Who'd Be Better on Racial Justice: Sanders or Clinton?

Monday, February 01, 2016

In our ongoing series of debates between Sanders and Clinton supporters, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and State Senator Bill Perkins discuss which candidate is better for racial justice.

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Meet the Candidates: 30th State Senate District

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Bill Perkins, New York State Senator (D-30th, Harlem) and Basil Smikle on their campaigns for State Senate, 30th District.

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Charter School, Inc.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

New York State Senator Bill Perkins (D-30th, Harlem) discusses tomorrow's hearings on the finances of charter schools.

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The Governor's Future

Friday, February 26, 2010

Democratic officials are telling The Associated Press that Gov. David Paterson is not seeking election. Wayne Barrett, senior editor at the Village Voice, says Governor Paterson should step down. Then Bill Perkins, New York State Senator (D-30th, Harlem), offers his perspective.

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"State of State" Reaction

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Bill Perkins, New York State Senator (D-30th, Harlem), and John Faso, former state assembly minority leader, offer reaction to yesterday's State of the State Address.

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Reckoning

Thursday, January 07, 2010

New York Governor David Paterson said this is a “winter of reckoning” in the state of the state speech yesterday. Hear State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli react to the speech and offer his take on the state’s financial health. Plus, reactions to the speech from State Senator Bill Perkins (D-30) and ...

Crunchtime in Albany: Mayoral Control

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

New York State Senators Martin Golden (R-22nd) and Bill Perkins (D-30th) discuss the debate over renewing mayoral control of the New York City public schools and how the "coup" in Albany affects that legislation.

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Change of Plans

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

June 10, 2009
There’s been a Republican coup in Albany. What does it mean for mayoral control of New York City public schools? New York State Senators Bill Perkins and Martin Golden weigh in. Plus: the Conservative movement post-William F. Buckley Jr.; how to be a backyard adventurer; and womenomics. ...