Pataki, Giuliani stump for Como
Posted by Rebecca Henely in District 15, State Senate on October 28, 2010 | No Comments
Former Councilman and state Senate candidate Anthony Como netted the support of two prominent former Republicans this week.
Rudy Giuliani throws support behind Frank Padavan
Posted by Anna Gustafson in District 11, State Senate on October 28, 2010 | No Comments
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani endorsed state Sen. Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose) Thursday, calling him “the single most effective when it comes to criminal justice and budget problems.”
BOE fires director over Bell/Wills ballot mixup
Posted by Ivan Pereira in City Council, City Offices, District 28 on October 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
The head of the city Board of Elections has been removed from office Tuesday over a series of errors that have occurred on his watch, including the confusing ballot that was almost used in the special election to replace the late City Councilman Thomas White.
St. John’s federal candidates forum draws partisan crowd
Posted by Connor Adams Sheets in Congress, District 5, District 6, District 9, U.S. House, U.S. Senate on October 28, 2010 | No Comments
A slate of candidates vying to represent Queens in Congress convened for a boisterous candidates’ forum at St. John’s University, where they were each given a chance to express the philosophies and policies they would push if they are sent to Washington, D.C.
Tabone’s residency, funds questioned by Braunstein
Posted by Connor Adams Sheets in Assembly, District 26 on October 28, 2010 | 4 Comments
Attacks have taken the front seat in the final days of the race to replace state Assemblywoman Ann-Margaret Carrozza (D-Bayside).
Over the past two weeks, the two Bayside candidates — Democrat Ed Braunstein and Republican Vince Tabone — exchanged barbs in a succession of debates and candidates’ forums.
Weiner pushes reform in bid for another term in Congress
Posted by Anna Gustafson in Congress, District 9, U.S. House on October 28, 2010 | No Comments
While the political climate in Washington, D.C., is one of the most polarized U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Forest Hills) said he has experienced, he hopes to forge ahead with comprehensive immigration reform if elected to another term.
