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Off the Beat Pat
Rob MacKay |
Beating the Queens Democratic machine won’t be that tough–Hiram Monserrate’s already defied the NYPD.
Beating the Queens Democratic machine won’t be that tough–Hiram Monserrate’s already defied the NYPD.
The contest for this City Council seat is already packed with contenders–most of whom will probably be drawing on the same group of constituencies.
The Metropolitan Oval, a dusty patch of soccer heaven in Maspeth, has brought true fans together for decades.
She’s got allies in the Queens political machine. She should be a shoo-in for powerful black endorsements. But if Helen Marshall wants to be the first black borough president of Queens, she’s going to need all the friends she can get.
The contest for this City Council seat is already packed with contenders–most of whom will probably be drawing on the same group of constituencies.