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Money in Politics: Following the money trail in 2008 elections May 5-6, 2007 - New York, N.Y. Return to IRE Training Host: City University of New York This workshop is being made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. At this one day workshop, learn how to follow the money and its influence after the election. The workshop will emphasize money in local and state elections on the horizon, including the impact of 527 organizations at those levels. The workshop is limited to the first 50 people to register. Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training will be offered the second half-day. This hands-on, computer-assisted reporting class will build data analysis skills for reporters covering money in politics. The class will use federal and state-level data, including "527" data from the IRS. Instructors will emphasize story ideas generated by the analysis.The instructor will emphasize story ideas generated by the analysis. As of April 24, the CAR session is FULL. Seating was limited to 20 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshop Fees (includes a one-year IRE membership): $40 for professionals, $20 for students Workshop Location City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism 230 West 41st Street Third Floor Lecture Hall New York, N.Y. 10036 Hotel Options Best Western City View Inn (provides shuttle to subway) 3317 Greenpoint Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 718-392-8400 From $149 plus tax per night Ramada Eastside (close to subway) 161 Lexington Avenue New York City, NY 10016 212-545-1800 From $209 plus tax per night You may also do your own hotel search at one of these sites: www.hotels.com www.hotwire.com www.expedia.com www.orbitz.com Need a roommate? Schedule Preliminary Schedule Registration Online registration is now closed but there is still plenty of space available. You can print a PDF registration form, fill it out and bring it to the workshop to register on site. Please do not fax your registration at this time; we are no longer processing pre-registrations. PDF Registration Form Online registration will close at noon (CDT) on Monday, April 30. Once online registration is closed, you can download and print a PDF registration form to register online. Cancellations need to be sent via e-mail to jgreen@ire.org. There is a $20 processing fee ($10 for students) for cancellations until the day before the event. Refunds will not be given for cancellations on the day of the event. See what other specialized training IRE offers.