The Prospect of Failure at Willets Point, A Hearing for Admiral's Row

The chair of the Staten Island Conservative Party is reportedly going to back the Republican nominee for Congress, Bob Straniere. [Staten Island Advance]

A columnist in Queens wonders in Michael Bloomberg is facing another big defeat with the Willets Point redevelopment plan. [Queens Gazette]

Letitia James, David Yassky, Velmanette Montgomery, and reps from the Marty Markowitz's and Ed Towns' offices were at the public hearing on Admiral's Row last night. [Brownstoner]

The City Council is expected to vote in favor of the Carrol Gardens "narrow street" rezoning today.[Gowanus Lounge]

Jimmy Dahroug denounces his primary opponent's challenge to his petition. [Spin Cycle]

The City Council race in Middle Village is down to only two candidates -- the two who were separated by only 38 votes in the June 3 special election. [Queens Crap]