For registered Democrats, there will be a runoff election on Tuesday, October 1 for the nomination for Public Advocate. The candidates vying for the nomination are City Council Member Letitia “Tish” James and State Senator Daniel Squadron. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can find the location of your polling […]
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Watch Senator Schumer’s Ad Backing Daniel Squadron For Public Advocate
Our man in the NYS Senate, Daniel Squadron, is running for Public Advocate. This week TV ads for his campaign began running on local television featuring his old boss U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer. In the spot, the senator praises Squadron for his gun control advocacy. The race has not generated much attention as it’s been […]
Feeling Blue? No New York Primary For You…
Today, April 24, is the date for New York’s presidential primary election—but only Brooklyn Heights Republicans need apply. Because Democrat Barack Obama has no primary competition, there’s only a Republican race on the ballot. Registered Republicans have a choice between Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and the recently dropped-out Rick Santorum. Polls are open, as usual, until […]
Daniel Squadron Considers Bid for Public Advocate
State Senator Daniel Squadron, whose district includes Brooklyn Heights, has announced he is strongly considering a run for Public Advocate, perhaps the third most powerful city office after Mayor and City Council Speaker, in the 2013 city wide election. The incumbent Public Advocate, Park Slope resident Bill de Blasio, is expected to run for Mayor. […]
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