Bevy of Queens Assembly members, teamster council back Quinn
Posted by Joe Anuta in Assembly, City Offices, Mayor on June 18, 2013 | No Comments
By Joe Anuta State Assembly members Edward Braunstein (D-Bayside), Michael DenDekker (D-Jackson Heights), Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills), Margaret Markey (D-Masspeth), Michael Miller (D-Woodhaven), Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights), Catherine Nolan (D-Ridgewood), Michael Simanowitz (D-Electchester), Aravella Simotas (D-Astoria) and David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) followed the lead of the Queens Democratic Party Friday and endorsed Council Speaker Christine [...]
Liu scores three building trades endorsements
Posted by Joe Anuta in City Offices, Mayor on June 18, 2013 | No Comments
By Joe Anuta The Boilermakers, Cement Masons and Insulators building trades unions endorsed city Comptroller John Liu for mayor Tuesday. The Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12, Cement Masons Local 780 and Boilermakers Local 5 all gave the former Flushing councilman the nod in the race for Gracie Mansion. “The Members of the Heat and [...]
Sasson scraps bid for Gennaro’s Council seat
Posted by Joe Anuta in City Council, City Offices, District 24, District 25, District 32 on June 14, 2013 | No Comments
Isaac Sasson shelved his bid for City Councilman James Gennaro’s (D-Fresh Meadows) seat this week after dropping nearly $100,000 ?of his own money into the race. The retired cancer researcher and lottery winner released a statement through his campaign Tuesday afternoon. “Isaac Sasson, Democratic candidate for City Council in the 24th Council District in Queens, [...]
Marshall mulls Willets plan as litigation looms in offing
Posted by Joe Anuta in Borough President, City Council, City Offices on June 14, 2013 | No Comments
Borough President Helen Marshall heard testimony about a special permit for the $3 billion Willets Point redevelopment project last week, but a judge may ultimately decide whether the ambitious plan can move forward. Related Cos. and Sterling Equities, the real estate arm of the New York Mets, were selected by the city to clean up [...]
Working Families Party endorsed Katz in beep race
Posted by Joe Anuta in Borough President, City Offices on June 13, 2013 | No Comments
By Joe Anuta Former Assemblywoman Melinda Katz received the endorsement of the Working Families Party, her campaign announced Thursday. “If you’re fighting for good jobs, affordable housing and quality schools, there’s no better ally for working families in Queens than Melinda Katz. We’re proud to support her for borough president,” said Dan Cantor, executive director [...]
Sasson drops out of race to fill Gennaro’s seat
Posted by Joe Anuta in City Council, District 24 on June 11, 2013 | No Comments
By Joe Anuta Democrat Isaac Sasson dropped out of a northeast Queens City Council race Tuesday, his campaign announced. “Isaac will be focusing his efforts on his philanthropy and his related positions in the Orthodox Jewish community,” the campaign said in a statement. The race for the seat, which is currently held by term-limited City [...]
