Queens Holds Special Election for Gallagher’s Council Seat

June 3, 2008

The Republican presence in the City Council could be whittled down to two members as voters go to the polls today in Queens to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Council Member Dennis Gallagher.

Mr. Gallagher, of Queens, left office after pleading guilty to misdemeanor sexual abuse charges stemming from allegations that he assaulted a 52-year-old grandmother in his campaign office.