Bronx Political Round Up

Mount Vernon Fireworks Spectacular

Where The Pols Are: 4th of July

Tuesday, July 4 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in the New York City area. 12:00 PM – Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks and marches in the Travis 4th of July Parade on Staten Island. Public School 26 4108 Victory Boulevard, […]

Bronx Political Round Up, July 3

Bronx Political Round Up, July 3

Mayor de Blasio Fundraises off Trump & Malliotakis This week, Mayor de Blasio emailed supporters a fundraising appeal using President Donald Trump and presumptive Republican mayoral nominee Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis as his foils. Supporters are asked to “Chip in $3 […]

New York Salutes America Fireworks Celebration 2017

Update — Where The Pols Are: June 29, New York Salutes America

Thursday, June 29, 2017 Governor Cuomo is in New York City and Albany. 8:30 AM – Public Advocate Letitia James participates in the The Wrap’s Power Women Breakfast. Time Warner Center, Columbus Room, 10th Floor, 60 Columbus Circle, Manhattan 9:00 AM – Governor […]

Where The Pols Are: De Blasio in the Bronx, June 27

Where The Pols Are: De Blasio in the Bronx, June 27

Tuesday, June 27 Governor Cuomo is in New York City. Comptroller Stringer has no public schedule.  8:00 AM – State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks at an Association for a Better New York breakfast, Sheraton New York, Metro West Ballroom, 811 […]

Paul Massey, Jr.

Where The Pols Are: Paul Massey In The Bronx, June 26

Monday, June 26, 2017 Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no public schedule. Mayor Bill de Blasio visits a facility on Rikers Island and meets with correction officers and staff. 8:30 a.m. – New York City Public Advocate Letitia James delivers […]

Bronx Political Buzz: LGBT Pride

Bronx Political Buzz: LGBT Pride

Elvin Garcia Marches in LGBT Pride Parade with Danny O’Donnell All month Council candidate Elvin Garcia has been promoting that he will be marching in today’s LGBT Pride Parade with Marriage Equality champion  Manhattan Assemblyman  Danny ODonnell. In Gay City […]

Mayor Bill de Blasio does a resiliency walking tour of Sunset Harbour with Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine during the United States Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach, FL on Friday , June 23, 2017. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Where The Pols Are: De Blasio in Miami Beach, June 24

Saturday, June 24, 2017 Governor Cuomo is in the New York City area. Public Advocate Letitia James has no publicly scheduled events today. Comptroller Stringer has no public schedule. 10:45 AM — Mayor de Blasio will deliver remarks at the US […]

Where The Pols Are — June 23

Where The Pols Are — June 23

Friday, June 23 Governor Cuomo is in New York City. Comptroller Stringer has no public schedule. 9:00 AM – Public Advocate Letitia James Delivers Remarks at The Brooklyn School for Math and Research Commencement The Brooklyn School for Math and Research, […]

Garcia calls out Diaz on subway service

Garcia calls out Diaz on subway service

Metrocard dust up between candidates In an email to supporters and reporters, Elvin Garcia, a Democrat running for City Council in District 18, accused rival Sen. Rev. Rubén Díaz of being AWOL on the deteriorating subway service experienced by Bronx commuters. […]

Letitia James, NYC Public Advocate

Where The Pols Are For June 22

Thursday, June 22 9:10am – Public Advocate Letitia James Delivers Remarks at P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith School Commencement Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 207 W. 96th Street, New York, NY 10025   10:45am – Public Advocate Letitia James Thanks […]

Mayor Bill de Blasio, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett and City Council Members announce sweeping legislation to curb smoking and tobacco usage. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Where The Pols Are: June 21

Wednesday, June 21 Governor Cuomo is in Albany. Approximately 7:20 AM – Mayor Bill de Blasio Appears Live on WCBS 880 9:00 AM Lieutenant Governor Hochul Highlights NY’s Clean Energy Commitment at NY Solar (+Storage) Summit John Jay College, Gerald Lynch […]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Where The Pols Are, June 20

Tuesday, June 20 Governor Cuomo is in Albany. 9:00 AM – Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Delivers Remarks at P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor, 1458 York Avenue, New York, NY 9 a.m. – New […]

Councilmember Annabel Palma

Bronx Political Round Up: CM Palma Seethes

One Unhappy Councilwoman Term-limited Soundview Council Member Annabel Palma is reportedly pistol hot after Bronx Democratic County chairman Assemblyman Marcos Crespo poured cold water on her desire to run for State Senate, if Rev. Ruben Diaz gets elected to her […]

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 Political Buzz: Silent Serrano, OLR and more

Bronx Political Buzz: Silent Serrano, OLR and more

Serrano Silent on Oscar Lopez Rivera/National  PR Parade Controversy New York’s senior Puerto Rican elected official has been strangely silent about the drama surrounding the National Puerto Rican Parade’s controversial selection of ex-FALN leader Oscar López Rivera for the first-ever “National […]