So, who could potentially take on Hiram Monserrate in a Democratic primary, now that he’s been found guilty of a misdemeanor for assaulting his girlfriend?
According to several Democrats and political operatives, the short list is pretty clear: Assemblyman Jose Peralta, City Councilwoman Julissa Ferraras, District Leader Francisco Moya and former State Senator John Read More
Hiram Monserratre’s former chief of staff Julissa Ferraras wants him to caucus with the Democrats.
“I hope that the senator can join the Democratic caucus,” Ferraras told me. She was standing outside City Hall a few minutes ago.
Ferreras, a Democrat who was elected to the City Council seat Monserrate vacated when he was elected Read More
Here’s City Councilwoman Melinda with a bunch of City Council members who are endorsing her campaign for city comptroller.
The Katz campaign gathered outside City Hall for a very public photo-op in an effort to offset the notion that John Liu is the only candidate in the race with diverse support.
“I’m honored Read More
A spokesperson for Ferreras emailed me this statement from her on today's indictment:
"In our legal system a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Hiram Monserrate that I know would be incapable Read More
Here's a campaign mailer from City Council candidate Julissa Ferreras, which accuses an unnamed male opponent of throwing mud at her.
It also works as a subtle reminder that she's the only woman in the race.
It's a perfectly legitimate point for her campaign to be trying to make. But in terms of Read More
An aide to City Council candidate Julissa Ferraras emailed to say she’s having several fund-raisers between now and January 11th, with a few notable hosts, including State Assemblyman Jose Peralta and City Council members Leroy Comrie, Diana Reyna and Letitia James.
The name-dropping shows some continuity of support among other elected officials despite the now-unhelpful qualification Read More
