Dems' Race For Prez In NY Could Have Impact On '09 Mayoral Contest
      The current wild scramble for the Democratic presidential nomination this year could have a major influence on the New York City mayoral race in 2009. At the beginning of the campaign for the nomination a year ago, U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton enjoyed a commanding lead over Senator Barack Obama and other Democrats.
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Paul Vallone Holds Fundraiser For Council Race
      A fundraiser for attorney Paul Vallone, son of former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. and brother of City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr., was held January 9 at Cascarino's Restaurant, 14-60 College Point Blvd., College Point from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Congestion Pricing Opponents Blast Bridge Tolls Idea
BY JOHN TOSCANO
      Opponents of congestion pricing last week blasted a special commission's proposal to place tolls on East River crossings as an unworkable idea.
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