We’ll readily admit that the NYS SD-25 is, to say the least, a Democratic “stronghold”. In 2006, incumbent Sen. Martin Connor didn’t have a Republican opponent and Ken Diamonstone’s post-primary Working Families Party campaign was cursory at best. In 2004, Connor ran in the November election against… NOBODY. In 2002, he faced GOP contender Hyman […]
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The Homer Fink Show: GOP State Senate Candidate John Chromczak
This week’s The Homer Fink Show airs at a special time – Wednesday (9/10) at 7:30 pm. Our guest this week is Republican NYS Senate Candidate John Chromczak. Chromczak discusses his November opponent for the SD-25 seat, Democrat Daniel Squadron, whether or not unicorns will dance if the Democrats gain control of the NYS Senate […]
Thank You, Marty
Sen. Martin Connor served our neighborhood for 30 years during some of the darkest times to be a New York State Democrat. Say what you will about his record, the fact remains that he served faithfully as our man in Albany for a generation. For that we are grateful. And while Martin Connor won’t be […]
That’s Mohel Folks!
The NY Daily News reports the United Jewish Organization “robocalled” residents of Williamsburg on Sunday reportedly urging them not to attend a rally for NYS Senate candidate Daniel Squadron and to vote for incumbent Sen. Martin Connor. Why? Squadron’s alleged opposition to the ritual circumcision practice known as Metzitza B’Peh, which resulted in three infants […]
The Bid for the 25th Goes Down Today
It’s Daniel “The Kid” Squadron versus Sen. Martin “Marty” Connor in today’s 25th State Senate District Democratic primary. Details here. Last week, we announced that BHB Readers have endorsed Squadron in this race. Some folks on the BHA’s mailing list report receiving an email from the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation’s Joanne Witty supporting Connor […]
Democratic Primaries TOMORROW
For all you registered Democrats (and Republicans!) , a reminder: Tomorrow is Primary Day. Polling places open at 6am and close at 9pm. Don’t know where to vote? The NYC Board of Elections has a handy Polling Site Locator (hint: it’s probably your nearest public school). Don’t know how to vote? The Board of Elections […]
Martin Connor’s 1990s’ Apartment Purchases: Too Good Of A Deal?
The Daily News reports NY State Senator Martin Connor bought two apartments for what appears to be less than their worth: one in 1994 for $12,500 and one in 1997 for $50,000: Connor, in a telephone interview, rejected Squadron’s allegations as “nonsense,” insisting he received no special treatment in the purchases. BPC, he insisted, only […]
Marty: I’m Not a Kicker Off’er
During last night’s State Senate debate, Connor sidetracked during time allotted for a state budget conversation to discuss allegations that as an election lawyer his basic task is to kick people off the ballot (fast forward to about 1:12 in this clip): This myth that election lawyers all we do is kick people off the […]
Marty and The Kid in Living Color
What happens when you take a 30 year State Senate veteran and an upstart protege of a U.S. Senator and put them on stage together? They stop being polite and start getting real. Gotham Gazette’s video of last night’s Connor/Squadron debate after the jump:
BHB Readers Endorse Daniel Squadron
The readers of Brooklyn Heights Blog have spoken – loudly – about their pick in this Tuesday’s 25th State Senate District Democratic primary. In a survey conducted over the last week of persons who identified themselves as registered Democrats in the 25th who plan to vote in the September 9th primary, 79% chose challenger Daniel […]
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