Last night, six of the seven Democratic candidates in the 33rd Council District gathered at a Williamsburg preschool for a forum that was provocatively promoted by a host group, Neighbors Allied for Good Growth, as the “Ultimate Verbal Smackdown.” Only one candidate seemed to take the promotion seriously.
Doug Biviano, a building Read More
City Councilman and comptroller candidate David Yassky seemed to be having a good time at the High Line Park gala at Pier 60 on the evening of June 15, but he turned somewhat solemn when I asked him about Dock Street.
“Oh, what a shame,” Yassky said of the 40-9 vote that Read More
City Councilman and comptroller candidate David Yassky seemed to be having a good time at the High Line Park gala at Pier 60 on the evening of June 15, but he turned somewhat solemn when I asked him about Dock Street. “Oh, what a shame,” Yassky said of the 40-9 vote that overruled his home-district Read More
City Councilman and comptroller candidate David Yassky seemed to be having a good time at the High Line Park gala at Pier 60 on the evening of June 15, but he turned somewhat solemn when I asked him about Dock Street. “Oh, what a shame,” Yassky said of the 40-9 vote that overruled his home-district Read More
Roughly 50 protesters, armed with signs and a bullhorn, chanted “Open Read More
Opponents of a Brooklyn redevelopment project packed a Community Board One meeting last night in Williamsburg, drowning out a presentation by the city’s Housing Preservation and Development office, in a battle that could influence City Council primaries in the 33rd and 34th districts this September. Roughly 50 protesters, armed with signs and a bullhorn, chanted Read More
Jo Anne Simon, City Council candidate from Brooklyn, has a Sonia Sotomayor story.
Years ago, in a case that produced what will be one of Sotomayor's more closely scrutinized rulings as she prepares for her Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Simon was the lead counsel for the plaintiff, and, ultimately, the winner. Read More
Jo Anne Simon, City Council candidate from Brooklyn, has a Sonia Sotomayor story. Years ago, in a case that produced what will be one of Sotomayor's more closely scrutinized rulings as she prepares for her Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Simon was the lead counsel for the plaintiff, and, ultimately, the winner. The case centered around Read More
Council candidate Jimmy van Bramer, who is running for the seat being vacated by Eric Gioia, told me that he was endorsed by the Working Families Party last night.
Van Bramer, who was at City Hall for a rally to protest proposed cuts to public libraries, did not get the endorsement of the Queens County Democratic Read More
Council candidate Jimmy van Bramer, who is running for the seat being vacated by Eric Gioia, told me that he was endorsed by the Working Families Party last night. Van Bramer, who was at City Hall for a rally to protest proposed cuts to public libraries, did not get the endorsement of the Queens County Read More
What do the Council candidates in Condo-burg want for the waterfront? Pretty much the same Read More
All of the candidates in the crowded race for David Yassky's City Council seat came to Greenpoint last night for the second forum in as many weeks. It was hosted by the Greenpoint Gazette, and most of the debate focused on issues affecting the northern tip of the district.
With seven candidates on the Read More
Here’s Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz sending a warning to City Councilwoman Maria Baez. Speaking at a dinner in Riverdale last night, Dinowitz said electing Carl Heastie as the new Bronx Democratic leader was just the beginning of changes to come. “With his leadership, I know there are going to be many more wonderful things happening in Read More
Here’s Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz sending a warning to City Councilwoman Maria Baez.
Speaking at a dinner in Riverdale last night, Dinowitz said electing Carl Heastie as the new Bronx Democratic leader was just the beginning of changes to come.
“With his leadership, I know there are going to be many more wonderful things Read More
Public advocate candidate Bill de Blasio said last night that he's 99 percent sure he won't endorse any of the (many) people running for the Brooklyn City Council seat he's vacating. Among those candidates is Bob Zuckerman, a former president of the Stonewall Democrats, where de Blasio and other public advocate candidates spoke last night. Read More
