Activist/journalist/Democratic candidate for the 10 Congressional District Kevin Powell wrote about the Sean Bell verdict on the Huffington Post recently. The piece is a great example of the leadership potential Powell possesses. Yet another reason to see this Fall’s elections as an opportunity for positive change:
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Real World Challenger for Ed Towns
MTV Real World alumnus/Brooklyn resident Kevin Powell is fixin’ to give Rep. Ed Towns a run for his money in the 10th Congressional District Democratic primary. Powell aborted his challenge to Towns in 2006 to focus on his efforts helping victims of Hurrican Katrina. He announced his candidacy last year. The “hip hop activist” joins […]
Marty’s Kontempt for Kid Kontinues
The New York Times has gotten wind that a change is a comin’ to the Fightin’ 25th State Senate District. In today’s edition they cover the Democratic nomination battle between Daniel “Kid” Sqaudron and incumbent State Senator Martin “Marty” Connor. Marty, in typical campaign fashion, gets in a cheap jab against Squadron: NY Times: Democratic […]
Chuck and the Kid: Caught on Tape
NY Senator Chuck Schumer endorsing Daniel Sqaudron in the fight for the Democratic nomination for the state senate seat representing the 25th District yesterday.
Kid’s Kamp Responds to Marty’s Mud
Yesterday, as 25th District state senate Democratic candidate Daniel Squadron was enjoying a photo op with backer Sen. Charles Schumer on Clark Street his opponent’s camp hurled mud at him in the Brooklyn Eagle. Incumbent Marty Connor‘s spokesperson Marty Algace told the paper that the Yale grad’s resume is as “deep as a paper clip.” […]
Marty’s Aide: The Kid is a Paper Clip
The Brooklyn Eagle reports today on Senator Charles Schumer’s endorsement of Daniel “Kid” Squadron for the Democratic nomination to be state senator for the 25th District. While Schumer’s backing of “the Kid” is no surprise to Brooklyn Heights Blog, we found the response from Marty’s spokesperson to be more of the you kids get off […]
Diamondstone Out; Clear Path for “Kid” Squadron
When we saw the news that wallflower Chuck Schumer had endorsed — sorry, “backed” — BHB Facebook friend Dan Squadron over Ken Diamondstone against Marty Connor in the race for the 25th District State Senate Democratic nomination, we weren’t exactly surprised. Schumer was Squadron’s rabbi and the big macher had previously spanked Connor: “You weren’t […]
GOP Comes Out with Candidate for Marty’s Seat
Republican John G. Chromczak, a 38 year old Downtown Manhattan resident, announced his candidacy for Marty Connor‘s 25th District State Senate seat today at Brooklyn Borough Hall. He joins Democratic challenger Daniel “Kid” Squadron in a quest to end Marty’s three decade vice grip on the office serving Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Chromczak […]
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