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Fred Dicker reported this morning that Al D'Amato wants Rick Lazio to run against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (or whoever wins the Democratic primary), arguing that Andrew Cuomo will be the Democratic gubernatorial nominee and hard to beat. D'Amato, it should be noted, is also raising money for Cuomo. Lazio's people are pushing back on today's story, saying it "proves how nervous Andrew Cuomo... READ MORE»
One thing that stands out in the report this morning about Chuck Schumer muttering the word "bitch" after a stewardess told him to turn off his cell phone, is how quickly he admitted he did it.... READ MORE»
Al D'Amato's has long had a strained relationship with Rudy Giuliani. He's also been a conspicuous ally of Kirsten Gillibrand.... READ MORE»
Both New York senators have expressed support for David Paterson, who gave a forceful speech in Harlem defending his record this weekend, in an attempt to dispense with the idea that he's vulnerable in next year's election. At the annual fund-raiser for the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, held in... READ MORE»
Mark Green’s entrance into the public advocate race means he’ll be leaving his role on NY1's Wise Guys, the segment in which he has jostled, for our edification and amusement, with former mayor Ed Koch and former senator Alfonse... READ MORE»
Last night, Al D’Amato had something to say the New Jersey and Wisconsin delegations. So he stood up on a chair and started... READ MORE»
Al D’Amato went further with his show of support for Vito Fossella than anyone else when he told NY1 that he thought the congressman could run for reelection--and win. So, does that mean the former Senator would actively campaign for Fossella? I asked D’Amato’s spokeswoman, Dana Weisberg, who left the door open, but stopped just short of actually saying he would. She... READ MORE»
Forest City Ratner paid former U.S. Senator Al D’Amato’s lobbying firm $400,000 in 2006 and 2007 to lobby federal legislators regarding eminent domain and other issues important to the developer of the $4 billion Atlantic Yards project in downtown Brooklyn. Forest City paid Mr.... READ MORE»
Here's a shot of some of the people biding their time at the Sheraton in midtown as they wait for New York GOP chairman Joe Mondello and most of the state party to announce their endorsement of Rudy Giuliani for President. Republicans notably, and deliberately, steering clear of today's festivities include Mike Bloomberg, Al D'Amato, George Pataki and former state chair Stephen Minarik aren't particpating. But who's... READ MORE»
Eliot Spitzer formally signaled his support today for building a casino in the Catskills. Senator Al D'Amato may push for online poker. The late John Lavelle's Assembly seat may go to his son. Dan Gerstein agrees with Matt Stoller about the netroots. Mitt Romney has an explanation for a 1992 vote that angered conservatives. Can anybody say Senator Bill Clinton? If you missed it, Politico wraps up the Sunday morning talk shows. And pictured above are most of the candidates... READ MORE»
8:30 a.m. The board of directors for the city's Economic Development Corp will meet at 110 William Street. 8:30 a.m. Al D'Amato and Carl McCall discuss city and state government at Baruch College. 11 a.m. Sirius Satellite Radio announces they're launching a station dedicated to Frank Sinatra. Noon. Assembly Democrats convene for a meeting in the capitol. 1:45 p.m. The Assembly will gavel into session. 2 p.m. The state Senate will join the Assembly for a joint... READ MORE»
Al D'Amato may not have the clout he used to. The American Spectator wonders if John Edwards' game plan for using a win in Iowa to trigger campaign donations will work. Andrew Cuomo hired Frank Hoare to work in the attorney general's office. Hillary Clinton and John McCain are the front-runners in New Hampshire. Time magazine thinks John Edwards is "more liberal, more experienced - and more unorthodox" than he was during first presidential bid. Barack Obama is... READ MORE»
South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson is recovering. The New Jersey legislature voted for civil unions. Hillary Clinton had an expensive lunch with Al D'Amato and Ed Koch. On Monday, Hillary will go on the Today show, and on Wednesday she'll be on The View. Howard Kurtz is intrigued with the thought of Dennis Kucinich running for president again. "So Kucinich's presence on stage at those cattle-call debates could put pressure on her, especially with Democratic primary voters... READ MORE»
Pete King still contends that his son has never lobbied despite his inclusion in the state commission's lobbying register as an "additional lobbyist" for Al D'Amato's Park Strategies. "I told you the other day he's not a lobbyist, I still say he has never lobbied," King just told me. "He had no idea he was listed. Al D'Amato had no idea that my son was listed." The Politicker noted earlier this week that Sean King... READ MORE»
Homeland security apparently runs in Congressman Peter King's family. King's son, Sean, started working at former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato's Park Strategies lobbying firm in February. The firm represents several clients with multi-billion dollar Homeland Security contracts, such as General Atomics and Lockheed Martin. They have also made campaign contributions to Congressman King. When asked about his son's activities, Peter King responded with this statement, via his spokesman. "Sean is involved in private... READ MORE»
