The Politicalist, July 5

Happy July 5! Hope you're enjoying your hot dog hangovers.

Here's what's up.

Consumer confidence

It's getting lower in New York.

The waterfront economy

High gas prices, a Canuck crackdown and foul weather are adding up to a bad season for the region's marinas.

Parks and Rec

Re-organize it, says Jeff Smith.

Mohawks

The tribe swears in a new chief.

What's next for the Legislature?

Teri Weaver delves into what's next for state lawmakers. (Sen. Patty Ritchie says a big priority is air ambulance service, but I'm told that it doesn't have a chance in the Assembly)

Special Elections

NYT opines on specials

Agriculture

Darrel Aubertine dishes on ag to North Country Public Radio.

Education

The National Education Association, the nation's largest teacher's union, is shifting its position on teacher evaluations.

Congress 2012

GOP freshmen could face primary challengers.

Women in politics

N.Y. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants more of them.

Redistricting and debt

Redistricting and debt? In the same story?