Nonsponsored Williams Crushes Ferretti To Win Assembly Seat Jaime Williams. (Photo: Jamie Williams / Facebook)The eyes of the world may have been focusing on New York’s presidential primary, but voters in the 59th Assembly District had important work to do electing a representative to fill their vacant seat. Democratic candidate Jaime Williams crushed her Republican opponent Jeffrey
News Rival Factions Vie For 19th Senate District Ahead Of Democratic Primary Mercedes Narcisse announcing her candidacy for the 19th Senate District. (Photo: Mercedes Narcisse / Facebook)A turf war is underway for control of East Brooklyn’s State Senate seat. Mercedes Narcisse, a businesswoman and registered nurse, will challenge newly elected Senator Roxanne Persaud in the upcoming September Democratic Primary, the Observer
Nonsponsored Newly-Elected Senator Roxanne Persaud On Guns, Corruption & The Bragg Street Halfway House Roxanne Persaud at the state capitol. (Photo: Roxanne Jacqueline Persaud / Facebook)Roxanne Persaud took her seat on the floor of the New York Senate for the first time this week when the state legislature began its first session of 2016. Persaud has been in campaign mode for much of her
john sampson ICYMI: Salvation Army Closing In Sheepshead Bay, 61st Loses Another Commanding Officer, Meet The Lords Of NY Harbor Students from Kingsborough Community College’s Maritime Technology program participating in a rescue training exercise with the Coast Guard. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Here are some of the big stories you may have missed this week. You can keep up with what’s
Alec Brook-Krasny Southern Brooklyn Re-Elects Two Indicted Pols, Plus Other Election Results It was mostly a predictable day at the polls yesterday when it came to Southern Brooklyn races, including the reelection of two lawmakers currently facing federal charges. The most high-profile race, of course, was that of the 11th Congressional District, in which incumbent Michael Grimm, who faces a 20-count indictment
george fortunato Post: Sampson Aide Says He Swindled Senate Dems Out Of $100k, Gave Most To Pol Another allegation has surfaced against indicted State Senator John Sampson, with a former top aide admitting to federal prosecutors that he swiped $100,000 from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and forked most of it over to a senator believed to be Sampson. The Post reports: Melvin Lowe admitted during
canarsie Sampson Challenger Dell Smitherman Officially Kicks Off Campaign Smitherman (Source: Smitherman campaign)Democrat Dell Smitherman officially kicked off his campaign to unseat embattled State Senator John Sampson yesterday at a launch event in Canarsie. Flanked by family, friends and supporters, Smitherman said he’d stake his claim to represent the district on affordable housing, healthcare access and education.
john sampson Senator Sampson Faces New Corruption Charges Sampson (File photo)The U.S. Attorney’s office unveiled an updated indictment of State Senator John Sampson yesterday, growing the list of corruption allegations to include lying to the FBI about actions his office took to benefit a liquor store, of which he held secret ownership. Politicker reports: The
Back to the Future Republicans Try To Compare Recchia To Hollywood’s Worst Villains Who is worst? The Star Wars Emperor, Councilman Recchia or Biff? (Source: Photos via wikipediaThe election victory of Barack Obama over Mitt Romney was a wake up call for Republicans everywhere. They learned that they were uncool, not hip and out-of-touch with today’s Buzzfeed-culture obsessed world of neo-hipsters. Looking
Belt Parkway Those Seeking Sampson’s Help Were Charged Retainer Fees Source: nysenate.govThe dirt keeps piling up on the doorstep of embattled State Senator John Sampson. The latest accusation, revealed in a New York Daily News report, details how Sampson charged a $10,000 retainer fee to businessmen who were trying to secure land deals. Sampson, who represents parts of
46th city council district Fidler Organizes Public Meetings With FEMA For Residents Affected By Sandy City Councilman Lew Fidler. Photo by Erica ShermanResidents in the 46th Councilmanic District and beyond, who suffered property loss or damage from Hurricane Sandy, are invited to attend a public meeting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be participating in. Citizens affected by the superstorm can gain more
