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Michael Gianaris' march to the State Senate seat vacated by George Onorato continues, now with an endorsement from former Councilman Eric Gioia (who I thought may be interested in running for the... READ MORE»
Michael Gianaris State Senate campaign is getting underway, with this helpful email to supporters from Jeremiah Frei-Pearson, a Democratic activist in Queens. The email was just forwarded to me by a reader... READ MORE»
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Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said just now in a statement that he finds unconstitutional a new proposal for Governor David Paterson to break the stalemate in the Senate by appointing a Lt. Governor. Here's the statement:... READ MORE»
ALBANY—Two good-government advocacy groups and Assemblyman Michael Gianaris have an idea to solve the leadership struggle in the State Senate: have David Paterson appoint a lieutenant... READ MORE»
Say what you want about her chances, but Carolyn Maloney is still acting like someone who... READ MORE»
ALBANY—On the heels of the appointment of a U.S. senator that was opaque and circus-like, a coalition of consumer and good government groups is calling on David Paterson to ensure an open process for coming appointments to the Public Service... READ MORE»
A source close to Caroline Kennedy said the personal situation cited for her withdrawal from the senate race “does not have to do with Ted Kennedy.” This source would not... READ MORE»
Democratic Senator John Sampson said the shape of the senate districts on Long Island will “change substantially” and predicted “there will be an African-American elected to the State Senate on Long... READ MORE»
David Paterson is headlining his first fund-raiser for the New York State Democratic Party on May 22. [NY Dems] Chuck Schumer is headlining a June 9 fund-raiser for his former aide, Dan Squadron, who is running against fellow Democrat State Senator Marty Connor. [Dan Squadron] Michael Gianaris is raising money for his New York City campaign account. [Liz]... READ MORE»
Here’s another sign that Assemblyman Michael Gianaris is exploring the idea of running for City Council speaker somewhat seriously.Gianaris' chief of staff, Michael Sais, is currently on leave from Gianaris’ office and working on Elizabeth Crowley’s campaign for City Council. (Crowley is one of two Democrats running in the special election to fill Dennis Gallagher's council seat).... READ MORE»
Assemblyman Michael Gianiaris, who is running for reelection to the Assembly in 2008, says in this week's City Hall News that he is "going to seriously consider" running for City Council in 2009 and seeking the speakership. The same article also quotes an unnamed aide to Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell, the former chairman of the state Democratic Party, saying he won't run for speaker of the City Council if h... READ MORE»
The jostling for New York's official Democratic convention delegate spots has been quietly playing out in political circles here for some time. And since a Hillary Clinton win in New York is kind of a foregone conclusion, it's really a contest to be named by her campaign. Officially, delegates have to run and win the spot in party elections, so anyone can still grab a slot. But the campaign has its own list,... READ MORE»
Bill Thomson and Adolfo Carrion had a friendly chat during last night’s dinner for the Bronx Democratic County Organization at the Marina Del Rey. At one point, I and two other reporters ran into Denny Farrell, who was hanging out with his daughter. He cheerily noted that earlier in the day he’d gotten another pro-congestion price mailing, making it three so far. “It must be good to be a billionaire,” he... READ MORE»
9:30 a.m. The U.S. Department of Labor will hold an Equal Employment Opportunity Awards program at the National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center, at 1 Bowling Green. 10 a.m. The Food Bank for New York will launch a backpack program to address childhood hunger at home at the Citizens Advice Bureau, 1130 Grand Concourse, in the Bronx. 11 a.m. The state chapter of the NAACP, the local chapter of Coalition of... READ MORE»
