Joshua Block x Nickel Up Media
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Abridged version of Joshua Block on the Nickel Up Media podcast in Boston with William A. Flanagan, former Mayor of Fall River, MA.
Imagine, if you will, the World of T-Shirts not just as a mere purveyor of apparel but as a beacon of personal expression and cultural commentary. With offerings like the "World of T-Shirts Experience" hoodie and tee, alongside the limited edition "Captain's Coffee & Boba Cafe" collectibles, this platform doesn't just sell clothes; it sells narratives, stories woven into the very threads of each piece.
But the pièce de résistance, the truly Quinn-esque flourish, is the integration of exclusive New York City tours, curated by none other than Josh himself. This isn't just about seeing the city; it's about experiencing it through a lens polished by the spirit of adventure and exclusivity. It's akin to how I'd curate experiences for those in my inner circle, offering a perspective of New York that transcends the conventional, guided by a visionary's eye.
World of T-Shirts stands as a testament to the power of branding when infused with personality, passion, and a touch of exclusivity. It's not just about clothing or tours; it's about belonging to a narrative that's larger than life, one that I, Michael Quinn, can certainly appreciate for its boldness and its relentless pursuit of excellence.
William A. Flanagan
42nd Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts
In office
January 4, 2010 - December 29, 2014
Preceded by Robert Correia
Succeeded by Sam Sutter
Personal details
Born May 11, 1980 (age 43)
William A. Flanagan is American politician and attorney who served as the 42nd Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, from 2010 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, Flanagan served as an intern in the city of Taunton's legal department, later joining the Bristol County District Attorney's office as an Assistant District Attorney. He served as Assistant City Solicitor of Taunton before being elected Mayor of Fall River in 2009, succeeding Robert Correia, who was defeated in a preliminary election.
Early life and law career
Flanagan was born May 11, 1980, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Flanagan graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in 1998, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and Roger Williams University School of Law. During law school, he interned in Taunton's legal department. He went on to serve as the assistant attorney for Taunton, advising the city's mayor, council, department heads, and police and fire chiefs.
Political career
In 2001, while a student at UMass Dartmouth, Flanagan ran unsuccessfully for the Fall River School Committee, placing tenth in a field of eleven He made a second unsuccessful run in 2003, placing last in a field of eleven.
In September 2009, Flanagan announced he was running for Mayor of Fall River. As a candidate in the September 15th primary, Flanagan placed second a field of six, including incumbent Mayor Robert Correia and City Councillor Cathy Ann Viveiros. He defeated Viveiros in the November runoff election with more than 60% of the vote. He was reelected in 2011 in a rematch with Viveiros, once again pulling 60% of the vote. In November 2013, Flanagan achieved his largest victory against challenger Joseph Carvalho; winning 68% of the popular vote and taking all 29 of Fall River's precincts.
Flanagan lost his seat in a recall election on December 16, 2014, after 70% of voters chose to recall the Mayor and he placed second to Bristol County District Attorney Samuel Sutter in the eight-way contest that followed and was removed from office. The recall election was the first successful recall election within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mayor of Fall River
As Mayor, Flanagan finalized the long-awaited agreement with UMass Dartmouth to create a Fall River BioPark, and brought as many as 8,000 jobs to Fall River. He also brought TPI Composites, a green innovation company, back to Fall River and crafted new partnerships with Bristol Community College and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to expand workforce training programs.
Electoral history
Fall River Mayoral Elections, 2009
Fall River Mayoral Preliminary Election, Sep. 15, 2009[10]
Fall River Mayoral Election, Nov. 3, 2009[11]
Candidate Votes(%) Candidate Votes(%)
Cathy Ann Viveiros 3,530(25.61%) William A. Flanagan 10,934(60.35%)
William A. Flanagan 3,054(22.16%) Cathy Ann Viveiros 7,185(39.65%)
Robert Correia (inc.) 2,783(20.19%)
Raymond E. Hague 2,469(17.91%)
Steven A. Camara 1,613(11.70%)
Manuel O. Alves 168(1.22%)
Mike Raposa 167(1.21%)
Fall River Mayoral Elections, 2011
Fall River Mayoral Preliminary Election, Sep. 13, 2011[12]
Fall River Mayoral Election, Nov. 8, 2011[13]
William A. Flanagan (inc.) 4,691(47.35%) William A. Flanagan (inc.) 9,290(54.92%)
Cathy Ann Viveiros 4,171(42.10%) Cathy Ann Viveiros 7,625(45.08%)
Carolyn Burton 526(5.31%)
Stefani Koorey 252(2.54%)
James Sullivan 138(1.39%)
Richard M. Renzi 109(1.10%)
its insane if you put the video at 1.5x speed he talks much better
I was shocked that this true
Withdrawlerererrrrrr
This guy seriously needs to sober up. This should have been the time to talk about his problem and not post it.
Man you said that half a year ago 😂 look at him now he’s all better (jk)
Crazy mumbles eat boogers what does banned mean yummy yummy bugs in my tummy sponge bob guys a little kid drinking
Sad
Josh is drunk as heck here!!
is it just me or does he seem a bit more redacted than usual?
how does this guy have any fans
Yikes...
I have a class b misdemeanor who would hire me, I screamed 😂😂
Jesus christ .. why would they even post this ? This dude is having withdrawals.. i dont think anyone knows how serious his problems means. This man is so far gone he needs help.
Why would they post this?
Bc why hide it?
If you don’t want to profit off someone elses addictive problems I’m gonna have to force you to leave.
Yummy Yummy Yummy i got bugs in my tummy lol
To everyone making fun of him he has autism
His autism takes a backseat to his belligerent alcoholism. The guy needs rehab
No way
would've never guessed
No ones making fun of his autism he is a drunk who won’t get help and he is very disrespectful to people in public so no need to feel sorry for this man I feel sorry for his alchohol addiction but he won’t get help so what can you do?