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Brooklyn Dems Expand Board to Block Reformers, Sparking Legal Fight
politics20 minutes ago

Brooklyn Dems Expand Board to Block Reformers, Sparking Legal Fight

Brooklyn's Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn pushed amendments to the party bylaws to expand the executive committee with her allies and block reformer Julio Peña III from taking the chair; the measures passed in a closed-door executive committee vote, drawing immediate pushback from Peña and reformers who say the process was illegal and vow to sue. The move drew criticism from state and city leaders, while Peña's leadership election remains delayed into the fall.

Brooklyn Dems Expand Leadership Amid Controversial Bylaws
politics14 hours ago

Brooklyn Dems Expand Leadership Amid Controversial Bylaws

Brooklyn district leaders narrowly approved sweeping bylaws changes championed by party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn to expand the executive committee and solidify control ahead of her re-election, despite pressure from major state officials and a reform movement led by New Kings Democrats and Brooklyn Can’t Wait. The vote, held in private and blocked from journalists, was criticized as disenfranchising voters though supporters say it democratizes leadership and broadens representation; reformers have signaled they will refile a lawsuit challenging the changes.

Three Key Decisions at the 2026 NFL League Meetings
sports4 months ago

Three Key Decisions at the 2026 NFL League Meetings

At the 2026 NFL Annual League Meetings in Phoenix, team owners will vote on rule and bylaw changes, including Pittsburgh’s and Cleveland’s proposals; the Competition Committee is pushing multiple tweaks to kickoffs, onside kicks, and officiating review processes; a separate set of bylaw changes would adjust roster-reduction timelines and a post-injury practice window. The agenda also features Breakfast with Dan Campbell sessions and Lions president Rod Wood’s final League Meetings, with scheduling issues (including a potential Germany game) expected to be discussed.

Hall of Fame vows action after Belichick vote report
sports6 months ago

Hall of Fame vows action after Belichick vote report

The Pro Football Hall of Fame issued a statement in response to reports that Bill Belichick did not reach the 40-vote threshold for the Class of 2026 in his first year of eligibility, saying it would take action if any Selection Committee members violated bylaws, while ESPN’s reporting sparked widespread reaction from fans and figures like Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady and Robert Kraft.

Disney Faces Proxy Fight and Dividend Reinstatement Amid Board Seat Battle
business2 years ago

Disney Faces Proxy Fight and Dividend Reinstatement Amid Board Seat Battle

Disney has announced the reinstatement of its cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the second half of fiscal 2023, marking its first payout since the dividend was halted three years ago during the pandemic. This move comes as activist investor Nelson Peltz, supported by former Marvel boss Ike Perlmutter, seeks to join Disney's board of directors. In response, Disney has amended its corporate bylaws to address outside candidates seeking board seats. Peltz plans to bring the fight "directly to the shareholders" after Disney rejected his offer and named two new directors instead.