Election News

Run JC, Run — J.C. Polanco Is Running For Public Advocate

Run JC, Run — J.C. Polanco Is Running For Public Advocate

  Errol Louis scored an exclusive interview with Bronx attorney and political analyst J.C. Polanco who officially announced his entry into the race for Public Advocate. Polanco appeared on Louis’ political news show, Road to City Hall on Tuesday at 7 and […]

Democratic District Leader Marjorie Velázquez, candidate for the 13th City Council District.

Women of City Government Endorse Marjorie Velázquez in 13th District Race

Women of City Government Endorse Marjorie Velázquez in 13th District Race Bronx community board 10 Treasurer and community advocate Velázquez earns endorsement of Manhattan BP and 9 women in Council, including Speaker Mark-Viverito and Women’s Caucus co-chairs Rosenthal and Crowley; […]

Bronx officials led by Democratic County Chairman Marcos Crespo, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Senator Jeff Klein, Senator Jamal Bailey, Council Member Cohen, Council Member Gibson, Council Member Palma, Council Member Salamanca, Assemblyman Dinowitz, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, and Assemblyman Victor Pichardo announced their support for Democrat Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj in his campaign for City Council.

Bronx Dems Endorse Gjonaj For City Council Seat

Bronx Democratic County Committee Announces Support for Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj for New York City Council On Thursday, the Bronx County Democratic Committee gathered at their Eastchester Road headquarters to announce their support for Assembly Member Mark Gjonaj in his campaign […]

President-elect Donald J. Trump won a stunning and decisive victory over Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday November 8.

Letter To The Editor — Readers React to Trump’s Surprising Election Win

Readers react to President-elect Donald J. Trump who won a stunning and decisive Electoral Collage victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton on Tuesday. Dear Editor: If I hear one more professional political pundit dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s victory as “whitelash,” “the power […]

BREAKING NEWS: Ban on ‘Ballot Selfies’ Upheld

BREAKING NEWS: Ban on ‘Ballot Selfies’ Upheld

Today, US District Court Justice P. Kevin Castel just issued an opinion denying the application for a preliminary injunction that would have allowed ‘ballot selfies’ in New York. Justice Castel ruled that “enjoining enforcement of [the election law prohibiting anyone from revealing […]

Elected Officials, Planned Parenthood, NOW, and Advocates to Rally Outside Trump Tower

Elected Officials, Planned Parenthood, NOW, and Advocates to Rally Outside Trump Tower

NEW YORK — On Monday, October 17th, in light of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump refusing to back down from his record of sexual misconduct and abhorrent behavior, elected officials, women’s rights organizations, and community leaders will gather in front of […]

NYC ELECTRONIC VOTE SCANNER Machine

In-Person Voter Registration, Saturday October15

Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked today. After the post offices closes, the website of the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles is available for registration until midnight. Click here. The NYS Department of Motor Vehicles reported that yesterday, its workers processed […]

Gloves Come Off in 86th AD Rematch

Gloves Come Off in 86th AD Rematch

​The gloves are coming off against Bronx Assemblyman Victor Pichardo’s opponent Hector Ramirez in their 86th AD rematch contest. Glossy two-sided campaign mailers hitting the mailboxes of Democratic primary voters in the 86th Assembly District reminding them that Mr. Ramirez […]

Anti-Trump Haters Set a Trump Supporter’s Sign on Fire

The giant 12-foot wooden “T” patriotic flag sign was soaked in gasoline before it was torched according to the FDNY fire marshal.

by · August 8, 2016 · Crime, Election News, News, Politics
BREAKING NEWS: Clinton Leads Trump in Latest Poll, 43% – 40%

BREAKING NEWS: Clinton Leads Trump in Latest Poll, 43% – 40%

The Morning Consult reports that Hillary Clinton is once again leading Donald Trump, 43% to 40%, in the presidential race after the recent Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Morning Consult reports that the former secretary of State leads the brash businessman, 43 […]

Political Roundup: Bronx Ballots, Clan Jose Rivera, July 18

Political Roundup: Bronx Ballots, Clan Jose Rivera, July 18

​Political Roundup: Bronx Ballots, Rivera Clan, Urban Youth Program Bronx ‘Rising Voices’ Ballot Follies Underway  The county leader of the loosely-knit ‘Rising Voices’ confederation, Richard Soto was at the Bronx BOE overseeing his usual slate of ‘Bizarro’ candidates running across […]

Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Today is the Congressional Primary! Check where there’s a primary in your district here: http://bit.ly/NYCPollLocator U.S. CONGRESS The legislative branch of the United States is a bicameral body composed of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the SENATE, which together form […]

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

NY AG OPENS PRIMARY DAY HOTLINE TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR VOTERS ON TUESDAY

A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ANNOUNCES ELECTION DAY HOTLINE TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR VOTERS DURING THE JUNE PRIMARY Attorney General’s Hotline Troubleshoots A Range of Election Day Issues NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office has created a […]

by · June 27, 2016 · Election News, Government

House Candidate Pushing Farmworker Rights Took Cash From Notorious Sugar Growers | The Observer

House Candidate Pushing Farmworker Rights Took Cash From Notorious Sugar Growers By Will Bredderman • 06/03/16 State Senator Adriano Espaillat has styled himself as a champion of agricultural laborers in New York—but fueling his bid for Congress are donations from […]

by · June 4, 2016 · Election News, Politics

State Election Staffer Leaked De Blasio Memo

The IG report faulted the bipartisan state election board’s lack of a clear definition of “confidential and privileged” information.