The seven candidates for City Councilman David Yassky’s 33rd district council seat went head to head on Tuesday night, and the winner? Democracy. There were also a few good laughs, though solely at candidates’ expense. “Let’s do this every Tuesday night,” said candidate Evan Thies, with only a slight glimmer of sarcasm. The New Kings […]
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This week’s community meetings
It’s a big week for local government! First and foremost, the New Kings Democrats will host its debate for the 33rd district city council race in Williamsburg tonight at 7 pm, at Harry Van Arsdale High School Auditorium (257 North 6th St. at Havemeyer Street). All seven candidates have promised to show up, and North […]
B’Paper: Levin Promises to Attend His First 33rd District Debate
Steve Levin, candidate for David Yassky’s 33rd District City Council seat, vows that he’ll attend next week’s debate sponsored by the New Kings Democrats. Levin works for Democratic jefe Vito Lopez; pundits ponder if that connection is a negative or a positive for the candidate. <br /> <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1615317/” mce_href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1615317/”>If the primary were held today, […]
The Herd for the 33rd: The Magnificent Sumthin’ Seven
Oy vey! We have such a headache from trying to remember all the candidates for David Yassky’s New York City Council seat representing the 33rd District. Perhaps we should give them nicknames? Nah, too early and just too easy to go the “Snow White” route. Anywho, the Herd for the 33rd meet for another debate […]
City Council candidate debate round-up
Monday night’s debate between six (of the seven) candidates running for City Councilman David Yassky’s seat (which may or may not be vacated) was, to be blunt, long and routine. To their credit, moderators Kenn Lowy and Lucy Koteen kept things rapid-fire, pushing the candidates to answer questions in two minutes, then one, and then […]
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