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Levin and Pierson Trade Blows in Northern Brooklyn Battle
Two Brown University alumni named Stephen are facing off in a Brooklyn City Council race, but their similarities have not
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Questions Surround Brooklyn’s Role in Council Speaker’s Race
As at least seven candidates jockey for the role of City Council speaker–the second most powerful post in the city–Brooklyn’s
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Brooklyn Delegation Meets to Solidify Support for Melissa Mark-Viverito
Members of the City Council’s Brooklyn delegation gathered this afternoon at Brooklyn Borough Hall to solidify their support for Councilwoman
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Ex-Councilman Lew Fidler in Line to Join Speaker’s Office
Former Brooklyn Councilman Lew Fidler is likely to join Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s new office, sources say. Mr. Fidler, an
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Brooklyn Dems Mistakenly Tout Convicted Pol on Fund-Raising Invite
The Brooklyn Democratic Party mistakenly touted convicted former Assemblyman William Boyland for its big fund-raising dinner.
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Brooklyn Democrats Left Wanting For Spoils After Mark-Viverito Victory
The Brooklyn Democratic Party has not reaped the spoils it expected after helping elect Melissa Mark-Viverito speaker.
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Domenic Recchia Warns Of ‘Very Close Race’ Against Michael Grimm
Domenic Recchia warned today that he is locked in a "very close race" with Congressman Michael Grimm.
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Frank Seddio Thinks John Sampson Will Be Found Not Guilty
Frank Seddio thinks the twice indicted State Senator John Sampson will be found not guilty.
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In Brooklyn, District Leaders Vote Down Controversial Judge’s Supreme Court Bid
Noach Dear, a controversial civil court judge and former city councilman, narrow lost his bid to become a State Supreme Court justice.
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The Brooklyn Democratic Party Has Endorsed Hillary Clinton
The Brooklyn Democratic Party official backed Hillary Clinton over a Brooklyn native.
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Brooklyn Democrats Will Endorse Assemblywoman to Replace John Sampson
Roxanne Persaud will be nominated to replace John Sampson.
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Andrew Cuomo Set to Quietly Appear at Brooklyn Democratic Fundraiser
Andrew Cuomo is coming to Brooklyn to raise some big bucks for Democrats.
View ArticleBrooklyn Democratic Party Boss Handpicks State Senate Candidate
The Brooklyn Democratic Party boss is facing criticism for not allowing a county committee vote for a vacant Senate seat.
View ArticleBill de Blasio Backs Corey Johnson for New York City Council Speaker
Mayor Bill de Blasio says he's confident Manhattan Councilman Corey Johnson will do well as the next speaker of the City Council.
View ArticleNYC Council Speaker Hopeful Jumaane Williams Blasts Selection of White Candidate
Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams wants to know why none of the five speaker candidates of color were chosen by county leaders and the mayor.
View ArticleLeft Flank Defends Itself on 421-a Bill
City Council members Palma, Yassky and James made the case for their more radical 421-a reform bill on Room 8 on Tuesday. Most of it will sound familiar to those following the debate, except for the...
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Vito Lopez In Court Today Trying To Knock Challenger Off The Ballot
Brooklyn Democratic Party Boss Vito Lopez has a team of lawyers at the Kings County Courthouse to try to knock his opponent, Esteban Duran, off the ballot. A Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of Duran...
View ArticleVito Lopez to Lead Occupy Wall Street March
Brooklyn Democratic Party leader Vito Lopez is the latest pol to jump on board the Occupy Wall Street movement. A reader passes along the following invitation from the longtime assemblyman for a...
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‘Molester Free Zone’ Launched After Vito Lopez Files for City Council
The New Kings Democrats went there, and fast. Only a couple hours after news broke that Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who is battling sexual harassment allegations, registered a campaign account for a City...
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Lew Fidler Accuses ‘Mole’ Council Candidate of Secretly Foiling Him
In a scathing letter to labor unions and progressive political clubs, Democratic Councilman Lew Fidler accused fellow Democrat Igor Oberman, who is seeking to represent a neighboring district, of...
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