Democrat David Weprin has conceded the special election to fill the seat vacated by former Congressman Anthony Weiner. In a statement, Weprin congratulated Republican Bob Turner for a “well-fought campaign.” He adds, “He [Turner] will now have the honor of representing Brooklyn and Queens in Congress, and I hope that he will work every day [...]
Former Democratic City Councilman David Weprin kept a family tradition alive Tuesday night by winning a special election for the State Assembly. Weprin easily beat his Republican opponent, Bob Friedrich. The seat in the 24th Assembly District, which comprises part of Queens, has been held by both his father and brother. In recent days, the [...]
Alternatively slinging barbs and touting their records, the two candidates vying for an Assembly seat in Queens made the most of their first and only debate before next week’s special election. Civic leader Bob Friedrich slammed former City Councilman David Weprin as a clubhouse politician, while Weprin dismissed Friedrich as a “perennial candidate” during Monday’s hour-long [...]
