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About the Author

Henry Butler

Henry Butler is the President of the Vanguard Independent Democratic Association (VIDA), the Community Board 3 District Manager and former TWU Local 100 representative and subway train motorman. He is at the Democratic National Convention as a Hillary Clinton Delegate.

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Commentary & Editorial

Op-Ed: Put the Brakes on Local Law 152 and Give Property Owners a Much-Needed Break 

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Transit Union Proposals To End “Summer of Hell” Merits Attention

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Keeping Focus On What Matters For Our Kids

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Father’s Day Reflections From A Bed-Stuy Dad

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Henry Butler’s View From The DNC Floor – Day Four

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Henry Butler’s View From The DNC Floor – Day Three

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Henry Butler’s View From The DNC Floor – Day Two

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Henry Butler’s View From The DNC Floor – First Night

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