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Obama, Bloomberg Throw Respect to Retiring Ackerman
This afternoon, President Barack Obama issued a statement to commemorate Congressman Gary Ackerman's many terms in office. Mr. Ackerman, of course, gave a surprise announcement yesterday evening that...
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Grimm Continues Reelection Roll Out; Hints At Big Weekend Endorsement
Grimm receiving the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association endorsement Congressman Michael Grimm, who has been ferociously battling negative headlines since the start of the year, has been moving his...
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It’s Congress or Bust for Lancman
Rory Lancman (Photo: Facebook) There's no chance you'll be seeing Democratic Assemblyman Rory Lancman, a candidate for Congress in Queens, in Albany next year (unless he's just visiting). At a campaign...
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Reports: Veteran Rep. Ed Towns Retiring
Congressman Towns Congressman Ed Towns is not seeking reelection, Politico reported in an email tonight, citing “a source familiar with his decision." This news was subsequently confirmed by the New...
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Ed Towns Won’t Pull A Switcheroo
Ed Towns Retiring Congressman Ed Towns did not submit petitions to be on the ballot last night, closing the door on his ability to anoint an ally to run in his stead, according to one knowledgeable...
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Stavisky Running for Reelection in Asian-Majority State Senate District
Toby Ann Stavisky (Photo: Facebook) State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, who was drawn into the same district as her colleague Tony Avella, shall forgo the potentially contentious incumbent-on-incumbent...
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Long Island State Senator Suddenly Indicates Retirement Plans
(photo: nysenate.gov) GOP State Senator Owen Johnson, who had previously vowed to seek reelection amid rumors that he might not seek reelection, surprisingly confirmed those rumors after submitting...
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Rep. Hayworth Reflects on Her Loss: ‘It’s a Tough Life’
(Photo: YouTube) A number of key New York congressional seats were at stake election day last week. When all the votes were counted, though there were over a half-dozen competitive races only three...
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Dan Garodnick Exits Stage Right
(Photo: Garodnick campaign) As expected, Councilman Dan Garodnick, who had been firmly campaigning for comptroller until today, formally dropped out of the race and endorsed Manhattan Borough President...
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Charlie Rangel’s Campaign Account Sinks Into Debt
Charlie Rangel (Photo: Getty) Octogenarian Congressman Charlie Rangel staved off a vigorous primary challenge from State Sen. Adriano Espaillat last year, but he has yet to gear up his operations for...
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Embattled Councilman Dan Halloran Won’t Seek Re-Election
Dan Halloran (Photo: Facebook) Councilman Dan Halloran, who has been charged with helping quarterback a bribery scheme to rig the mayoral race, will not seek another term in office, he announced this...
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David Paterson Hints at Congressional Campaign
David Paterson. (Photo: Getty) Former Governor David Paterson, who took the state's top executive post after Eliot Spitzer suddenly resigned amid a prostitution scandal, says he might not be done with...
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