From the BHB Inbox comes this response to our story yesterday about a supposed “push poll” being conducted in Brooklyn Heights from Connor campaign director Mike Barfield: “The Connor campaign did not conduct the push poll that many of our supporters in Brooklyn report receving this weekend. Push polls are unethical and and insulting to the public that they mislead. […]
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The Village Voice on the Marty vs Kid Battle
Looks like the Village Voice is leaning towards State Senator Martin “Marty” Connor in the race for the 25th state senate district. The beatnik’s favorite newspaper sees the race as Chuck Schumer’s “Wal-Mart” empire (Squadron) versus a mom and pop hardware store (Connor). Witness these passages:
Marty Playing Dirty? Push Polling In Brooklyn Heights?
Brooklyn Heights Blog regular “nabeguy” asked this question in our Martin Connor Gives Bonus For Himself post: Did anyone else receive a “non-partisan” canvassing call from his office this weekend? They wouldn’t identify themselves as such, but when I mentioned in response to a question that no one from the Squadron campaign had knocked on […]
If You Don’t Want Marty’s Message, Post a Sign
State Senator Martin “Marty” Connor’s “street team” was out in force in Brooklyn Heights tonight, handing out fliers to commuters. A couple of young men were spotted slipping Connor fliers under the front doors of a few brownstones as well. Luckily, if you don’t want his stuff – or anyone else’s – on your doorstep, […]
Marty Gives Himself a Bonus and the Kid Calls Shenanigans
NY State Senator Martin “Marty” Connor, our man in Albany, is backing legislation that would put an extra $52,000 in the pockets of lawmakers who agree to do their jobs full-time. Connor had an extra curricular income of $350,000 in 2002. The NY Post says Connor claims that was for about “100 hours” of work. […]
It Happend This Week – Heights Democrats for the More “Trustable” McCain
Thought we’d bring up this item from the New York Observer about a “Democrats for McCain” fundraiser in Brooklyn Heights earlier this week. That story and the amazing NY1 video after the jump:
The Kid’s Team Strikes Back
The battle for the 25th District continues: State Senate candidate Daniel “The Kid” Squadron’s “Team Squadron” has fired off an email to supporters in reaction to what they describe as incumbent Martin “Marty” Connor’s “negative personal attacks.” The letter after the jump.
Kid Squadron Loves the Nightlife, Likes to Boogie (Responsibly)
Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for the State Senate representing the 25th District Daniel “the Kid” Squadron wants to give Community Boards a stronger voice in the granting of bar liquor licenses. In the Villager newspaper op-ed piece we also learn that Squadron once owned a bar that was ticketed for serving someone under […]
Is Isaac Abraham Our Next Man in the City Council?
The field for the Democratic nomination replace the term-limited David Yassky as the representative of the 33rd District in the New York City Council in the November election is a crowded one. The Village Voice interviews perhaps the most audacious candidate – Isaac Abraham who is vying to be the first Hasidic member of elected […]
Eagle’s Holt on the Race for the 33rd
The Brooklyn Eagle’s Dennis Holt looks at the race for David Yassky’s seat in the New York City Council representing the 33rd District. The term-limited Yassky is running for NYC Comptroller. Businessman Ken Diamondstone recently tossed his hat in the ring to represent the 33rd in the City Council.
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