Vallone challenges field for boro prez
Posted by Rebecca Henely in Borough President, City Council, City Offices, District 11, District 13, District 22, District 27, State Senate on December 13, 2012 | No Comments
Throwing his hat into a crowded field, City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria) announced Tuesday he would be running for borough president. “I’d like to continue to work with you, to continue to make Queens better and better,” said Vallone, speaking at Astoria restaurant Don Coqui. Vallone declared his candidacy at his law firm’s Christmas [...]
Democrat Smith eyes GOP run for mayor
Posted by Rich Bockmann in City Comptroller, City Council, City Offices, District 14, State Senate on August 9, 2012 | No Comments
The head of the Queens GOP said Tuesday he had not spoken to Democratic state Sen. Malcolm Smith about a possible run for mayor as a Republican, but he did give his prospects a slim chance. “Whenever we run candidates for Assembly, Senate, Congress … we always ask the question, ‘Is there anything in your [...]
Weiner packs funds to run
Posted by Steve Mosco in Assembly, City Comptroller, City Council, City Offices, Congress, District 24, District 9, Mayor, Public Advocate, U.S. House on July 19, 2012 | No Comments
Scandal-plagued former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is sitting on several million dollars, which he could use in a run for mayor. According to a report filed with the city Campaign Finance Board, Weiner has close to $4.5 million in his war chest and he could receive $1.5 million in public matching funds, which are set [...]
Stringer, Owens back Liu, Duane backs Yassky
Posted by Stephen Stirling in City Comptroller on August 18, 2009 | No Comments
In the seemingly endless parade of endorsements in the city comptroller race, City Councilman John Liu picked up support from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and former U.S. Rep. Major Owens, while Councilman David Yassky (D-Brooklyn) nabbed the support of state Sen. Thomas Duane (D-Manhattan). Liu has made a point of showcasing support in Manhattan [...]
