Will the city reap any economic benefits from having the convention? Can the gains offset the cost of additional security measures and the impact of so many New Yorkers leaving town?
Sirotablog: GOP to NY: Drop Dead: ” House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s recent attack on New York City highlights a pattern of Republicans slamming the Big Apple.”
NY1: Rooftop, Window Banners (Un)Welcome Republicans
Some residents are placing giant anti-George Bush and pro-John Kerry banners on top of rooftops near the city
