Candidates amass support for borough president bid
Posted by Joe Anuta in Assembly, Borough President, City Council, City Offices, Congress, District 11, District 13, District 22, District 27, District 7, State Senate, U.S. House on March 15, 2013 | No Comments
The endorsements are rolling in for candidates hoping to take the place of Queens Borough President Helen Marshall after this year’s elections. The Democratic field includes state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), businessman Everly Brown, City Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), Director of Community Boards Barry Grodenchik, Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), former state Assemblywoman Melinda [...]
Ulrich gets $250,000 from state GOP fund
Posted by Karen Frantz in City Council, City Offices, District 15, District 32, State Senate on September 6, 2012 | No Comments
With the state Senate primaries looming, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and Forest Hills attorney Juan Reyes are ramping up their campaigns to win Queens’ 15th District. Ulrich, who is running in the Republican and Independence Party primaries, has earned and spent the most money, according to the latest filings with the state Campaign [...]
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.
Two firefighter organizations endorse Markey
Posted by Rebecca Henely in Assembly, District 30 on October 20, 2010 | No Comments
State Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D–Maspeth) netted the endorsements of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association and Uniformed Firefighters Association Wednesday.
Nicole Paultre-Bell gets support from retail union
Posted by Ivan Pereira in City Council, City Offices, District 28 on October 18, 2010 | No Comments
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDS) has given its support to Nicole Paultre-Bell’s campaign for the 28th District Council seat. Union president Stuart Appelbaum said the 26-year-old’s fresh take on politics will help the residents in southeast Queens.
Avella kicks off campaign, lands endorsements
Posted by Howard Koplowitz in District 11, State Senate on September 30, 2010 | No Comments
State Senate candidate Tony Avella kicked off his campaign during a rally at his Bayside headquarters Monday. Also this week, a poll found the former councilman 24 points behind state Sen. Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose).
