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 […]
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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. […]
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.
The Kid Cops Key Endorsement
Democratic candidate for the NY State Senate seat representing the 25th District Daniel “The Kid” Squadron has picked up an important endorsement in his quest to unseat incumbent Martin “Marty” Connor. According to the Villager, the Downtown Independent Democrats are choosing the change that Squadron represents over Connor’s three decades of experience in office. Squadron […]
Marty Connor Supported Congestion Pricing, But Didn’t Tell Anyone
The New York Observer’s Azi Paybarah shot this recent Democratic debate between NY State Senator Martin “Marty” Connor and Daniel “The Kid” Squadron. While Squadron seems to field questions in an open, friendly and transparent manner, Marty is… well… being Marty. Oh, and he supported congestion pricing, but didn’t tell anybody. Take the BHB NYS […]
BHB Poll: Marty vs. The Kid
The Democratic primary for the nomination to run against Republican John Chromczak to represent the 25th District in the New York State Senate is not until September 9 but it’s never too soon for a BHB Poll. So, who would you vote for? If the Democratic Primary were held today for State Senate, who would […]
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.” […]
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 […]
No Nightlife for Martin Connor
Today’s New York Times discusses the declining nightlife of legislators in Albany. While “fun” has been going downhill for over a decade in the Capitol, the reign of Gov. Eliot “No Fun” Spitzer has accelerated its demise according to the report. That’s inflicted Brooklyn Heights’ man in the State Senate, Martin Connor, with one heckuva […]
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