Kathleen Blanco

In the morning, the New School holds a conference on "Urban Conversations: Cities at Risk" with Michael Brown, Mary Landrieu, Kathleen Blanco, Chuck Schumer and Bob Kerrey.

Then, John Kerry speaks at the National Action Network annual convention breakfast at the Sheraton.

In Queens, John Liu will be the guest ringmaster at a special performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus tomorrow at the Public Library in Flushing; and Serphin Maltese announces a $55 million State Senate appropriation to LaGuardia Community College.

In the evening, John Hall hosts a 'Take Back the House Fundraiser' with Congressman Maurice Hinchey in Kingston.

—Nicole Brydson

An interesting event Friday morning at the New School's Milano School for Management and Urban Policy, where Fred Hochberg -- big in Democratic and gay political circles -- presides:

URBAN CONVERSATIONS: CITIES AT RISK

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Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and Former FEMA Directors Michael Brown and James Lee Witt With a Keynote Address by Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu

That Michael Brown will be seen with anyone these days.

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