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Pretzel Logic: Pierson’s Endorsements From The He-Man Vito Lopez Haters Club

Stephen Pierson, incumbent Steve Levin’s Democratic primary challenger in NYC council district 33, held a press conference today to announce several key endorsements. Even a casual follower of Pierson’s campaign could easily find the common thread among the backers present at the Brooklyn Borough Hall presser – they’re all foes of Levin’s former boss Vito […]

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Pierson To Announce Endorsements Monday In District 33 Council Race

The Democratic challenger in the NYC council D33 race has picked up a few key allies. Stephen Pierson will be officially endorsed Monday morning at Borough Hall by Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Democratic State Committeewoman Jo Anne Simon and New Kings Democrats President Alex Low. Pierson’s presser reiterates the major focus of his campaign against incumbent, […]

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Friday Deadline for Primary Election Voter Registration

Our friends at Community Board 2 remind us that, if you’re not already registered to vote in this district, the deadline to register in order to vote in the September 10 primary election–there are exciting contests on both the Democratic and Republican sides–is this coming Friday, August 16. You can register on line through this […]

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Joe Lhota’s Latest TV Ad: ‘I’m Not A Nut, Elect Me’

Brooklyn Heights resident/Republican candidate for mayor Joe Lhota has a new TV ad. It basically says that the current crop of Democratic candidates is a “circus” and that New York needs a “serious” mayor. The spot does not mention his GOP opponents. Which is odd considering John Catsimatidis’ new ill-timed TV ad touting the city’s […]

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Pierson’s RBSCC Allegations Against Levin: Does He Strike A Chord Or A Brown Note?

This dispatch was just received by BHB and it’s already causing a Twitter war between NYC Councilmember Steve Levin and his challenger in the democratic primary/ Brooklyn Heights resident Stephen Pierson. Read more after the jump.

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Pundits A-Twitter As Lena Dunham Drops F-Bomb And Talks Gentrification At Stringer Fundraiser

Brooklyn Heights resident/actress Lena Dunham appeared at a fundraiser for NYC comptroller candidate Scott Stringer at the Maritime Hotel Tuesday night. Dunham’s friend and ‘Girls’ guest star Audrey Gelman is the spokesperson for the campaign. Dunham is also supporting Christine Quinn for mayor.

Dunham’s comment about gentrification at the event set off some interesting Twitter comments between Capital New York’s Azi Paybarah, the New York Daily News’ Josh Greenman and web producer Brian Van Nieuwenhoven.

Read the NSFW banter after the jump.

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In A Race Full Of Sexting, Joe Lhota’s Dispatches Provide A Respite From Tawdry Tweets

Mostly due to Anthony Weiner’s sexting scandal, all eyes are on the Democratic field for NYC mayor. On the Republican side, Brooklyn Heights resident/former MTA czar Joe Lhota is battling Gristedes kingpin John Catsimatidis and Doe Fund founder George McDonald. Lhota’s tweets are not of the Weiner kind, but they’re also not boring policy wonk […]

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What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been Or Pierson’s One Note Campaign Against Levin Marches On

Steve Levin used to work for Vito Lopez. In light of recent events, Vito Lopez is not such an awesome dude. What with the scandals which have basically changed his name to “The Disgraced” Vito Lopez. So this would make Steve Levin, who has represented NYC Council District 33 for the last 4 years, totally […]

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Pierson Extends Kudos To Levin For “Backing Down”

Earlier this week, we reported on accusations made by political consultant Chris Owens’ on behalf of NYC council D-33 hopeful Stephen Pierson. Owens claimed that incumbent Steve Levin was attempting to knock the challenger off the ballot. Levin quickly responded personally to BHB on Tuesday saying that his campaign had made a routine review of […]

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Pierson Advisor Chris Owens: Levin Trying To Keep Us Off Ballot

Steve Levin is trying to knock Brooklyn Heights resident/candidate for NYC Council D-33 Stephen Pierson off of September’s primary ballot. At least that’s what a statement released over the weekend from Pierson advisor Chris Owens alleges. While Levin spent last week protesting the planned closure of LICH, Owens says that the councilmember’s minions were filing […]

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