Brooklyn
PAC Money an Issue in East Brooklyn Council Race
Tobias Salinger |
Jobs for New York is backing Assembly Rafael Espinal in the race to replace Espinal’s former boss, Councilman Erik Martin Dilan.
Brooklyn
Real-Estate Lobby Dives into Central Brooklyn Council Race
Norman Oder |
Amid a field of progressive candidates, the developer-backed Jobs for New York PAC’s support for one candidate both boosts her efforts–and makes her a target.
Bronx
Watch the 11th District Council Debate
Jordan Moss |
Three candidates vying for the northwest Bronx seat squared off. Five more televised debates are on tap for other districts.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Order to Candidates: Do More for Vets
Jarrett Murphy |
There are around 225,000 veterans in New York City, about 18,000 of whom served in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Government
East New York Council Race Hinges on Barron's Legacy
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Foes blast his support for Mugabe and Qaddafi. Fans cheer the affordable housing he secured. And now six people are running to replace Charles Barron—including his wife.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Besides Albanese and Weiner Calling Each Other Names …
Jarrett Murphy |
At a debate City Limits moderated last week, sparks flew. So did proposals on how to best serve the city’s growing community of senior citizens.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Panel to Quiz Mayoral Hopefuls on Aging Policy
Jarrett Murphy |
New York is graying. What should the next mayor do about it?
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Would Eliot Spitzer Reinvent the Wheel?
Jarrett Murphy |
A wonkish point of order: So far, the former gov’s bold vision for the comptroller’s post sounds a lot like … what the comptroller’s post already involves.
Bronx
South Bronx Council Races Generate Little Heat
Joe Hirsch |
As Campaign 2013’s temperature rose, diners at Mott Haven’s Camaguey restaurant and voters in Melrose had little interest in their lowest-level officials.
Brooklyn
Bed-Stuy Council Race Tests Incumbent's Sway
Sara Sugar |
Al Vann, a political force in Bed-Stuy for 40 years, has endorsed a former rival to succeed him. But five other candidates are also involved in a race more about biography than policy.
