Crain's Insider Mash-Up: Feb. 26, 2013 by Chris Bragg

Crain's Insider
Mash-Up: Feb. 26, 2013
Chris Bragg
02/26/2013

Upper East Side Council candidate Benjamin Kallos has landed the backing of the Communication Workers of America Local 1101, which represents some 7,000 workers... "Ben paid his way through State University of New York at Albany laying Cat5 cable and supporting the university's Internet infrastructure," said CWA Local 1101 president Keith Purce in a statement. "It is essential that we elect candidates who have not only performed this kind of work with their own two hands, but understand the technology that is essential to keep our city communicating today and in the future." Mr. Kallos is running for the seat being vacated by Councilwoman Jessica Lappin, who is running for Manhattan borough president. Also, Democratic fundraiser Bill Samuels and former Public Advocate Mark Green are holding a fundraiser for Mr. Kallos March 11.

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Technology