Democrats Huzzah Koo Party Change
Peter Koo was surrounded by Democrats as he announced his party switch. Councilman Peter Koo was surrounded by a throng of Queens Democrats and elected officials as he announced his party switch this...
View ArticleLancman Blasts ‘Sham Candidacy Of Long-Time Party Hack’
Rory Lancman Assemblyman Rory Lancman's campaign issued a lengthy statement this morning criticizing Jeffrey Gottlieb's late entry in the crowded race for the sixth district as the "sham candidacy by a...
View ArticleLeroy Comrie Drops Queens Borough President Bid
Councilman Leroy Comrie. (Photo: Facebook) Councilman Leroy Comrie today announced an end to his bid for Queens borough president, citing "personal matters" as his reason for leaving the race. "After...
View ArticleBill de Blasio Dismisses Socialist Charge as ‘Right-Wing Tactic’
Bill de Blasio today with Congressman Joe Crowley. Bill de Blasio's not ready to overthrow capitalism just yet. Asked to respond to Republican mayoral rival Joe Lhota's "Democratic socialist" hit, Mr....
View ArticleJames Notches Not-Entirely-Unified Queens Democrats Endorsement
Councilwoman Tish James in Queens today. When the Queens Democratic Party announced it would be endorsing Councilwoman Tish James in the runoff election for public advocate, the crowd suddenly got much...
View ArticleProgressive Caucus and Queens County Begin to Collide
Queens Democratic leader Joe Crowley. (Photo: Sajjad Hussain/Getty) As the City Council's growing Progressive Caucus sways the council speaker's race, insiders are questioning whether their sizable...
View ArticleJoe Crowley Says He Has Made Peace With Bill de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Congressman Joe Crowley in Queens today. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Congressman Joe Crowley clashed in the backroom contest for City Council speaker. But the latter says it's all...
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