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 [...]
A poll shows that a New York state senator trying to reclaim the seat he was expelled from last month is trailing by a large margin ahead of Tuesday’s special election in Queens. The Siena College poll finds that only 15 percent of likely voters support former Sen. Hiram Monserrate. He originally won the seat [...]
Queens senator Hiram Monserrate was formally expelled Tuesday from the State Senate following a 53-8 vote. The resolution takes effect immediately. Sources say there were two resolutions being considered by state senators as they met behind closed doors Tuesday night. One called for an immediate expulsion, the other would have delayed it until June. Monserrate [...]
Staten Island has long been unique in this racially diverse city: a borough where whites constitute the vast majority. But over the last few decades and particularly in recent years, people of other races have been increasingly calling the island home. From 1990 to 2000, the percentage of residents who identified themselves as black increased [...]
A day after polls showed him holding a double-digit lead, Mayor Michael Bloomberg edged outgoing Comptroller William Thompson to win a third term as mayor Tuesday night in a race that turned out to be closer than many had expected. With 100 percent of New York City precincts reporting, Bloomberg finished with a 51 percent [...]
Democrat Bill Owens has captured the special election for a New York congressional seat that became a fight over the identity of the Republican Party. Owens defeated Conservative Doug Hoffman and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava in the heavily Republican 23rd congressional District in rural northern New York. Scozzafava abruptly withdrew Saturday and supported Owens. Hoffman has [...]
A new poll says the Democrat challenging New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has narrowed the gap a few points. The Quinnipiac University survey finds William Thompson Jr. 12 points behind Bloomberg, with one day of campaigning left before Election Day. Bloomberg began the day greeting Staten Island ferry riders. Thompson planned to campaign with [...]
Democrats are heading to court in New York’s 23rd House race, seeking to have voting machines impounded on election night. June O’Neill, executive committee chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, says they have obtained an order to show cause requiring it. Parties usually seek to impound machines the day of an election in a close [...]
Eight days before Election Day, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the city’s leading Democrat, has endorsed William Thompson for mayor. Quinn, a longtime backer of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, has been criticized by some for delaying an endorsement for her fellow Democrat. She said she called Thompson and told him he had her support. Bloomberg also [...]
The first of two hourlong televised debates between Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. Mr. Thompson is running as a Democrat; Mr. Bloomberg as Republican and independent. City Room live-blogged the debate, sponsored by the city’s Campaign Finance Board and held at El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem. Dominic Carter [...]
