In the dark days that followed September 11, 2001, Maureen Santora mourned the death of her son, New York City Firefighter Christopher Santora. “I believed nothing would ever be all right again,” Santora said. “Until one day when I looked around me, and realized how Chris had touched the lives of his friends and family. “I realized how his passion […]
Cuomo Favored To Take The Attorney General Nomination
It may take a major effort by Democratic organizations throughout the state to deliver their party’s nomination for state attorney general to Andrew Cuomo, whose one-time huge lead over chief rival Mark Green has been whittled to point where political pundits see the race as close. The other two candidates in this contest, Charles King and Sean Patrick Maloney, are […]
Spitzer, Clinton Seen As Easy Winners In Primary
From all indications, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and United States Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton are virtually certain to walk off with Democratic Party nominations for governor and senator, respectively, in next Tuesday’s primaries. The two are also heavy favorites to win their races in November. Spitzer is opposed by Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi, who’s trailing far behind in the […]
Lancman, Alam Vie For Dem Nod In Flushing’s 25 AD
Rory Lancman, a 37-year-old attorney, and Morshed Alam, a city engineer, are facing off in the Democratic primary for the 25th Assembly District nomination in East Flushing on Tuesday. Lancman, a Democratic District Leader, will have the advantage in the contest, since he’s running with the support of the Queens County Democratic organization. Alam, 48, of Jamaica Estates, has held […]
Primary Endorsements 2006
Gazette Endorses Spitzer, Clinton In Primary ElectionsEliot Spitzer is the Queens Gazette’s clear and outstanding choice for the Democratic Party nomination for governor in next Tuesday’s primary elections. The present state attorney general stands head and shoulders above his opponent, Thomas Suozzi, the county executive of Nassau County. Spitzer, over the past eight years, has revolutionized the office of the state’s chief law enforcement official. Spitzer’s […]
Clinton Seen As Easy Winner On Tuesday
United States Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has amassed a war chest of about $20 million, caused Democrats and Republicans alike to abandon any idea of opposing her reelection and is extensively covered by the media, albeit more for her potential presidential run in 2008 than her re-election bid this year. Yet the most powerful woman pol in the country could […]
Sabini Faces Strong Challenge From Monserrate
In one of the most closely watched races next Tuesday, state Senator John Sabini, running for re-election, is facing a strong challenge from City Councilmember Hiram Monserrate in the Democratic primary in the 13th senate district, covering Jackson Heights, Corona and Elmhurst. Two years ago, Sabini turned back a challenge from an Hispanic candidate in this heavily Hispanic district. This […]
GOP Senate Primary Too Close To Call
In a campaign that featured more personal attacks than battles over issues, it’s anybody’s guess who will win the Republican nomination for United States Senator in Tuesday’s primary, former Yonkers mayor John Spencer or Kathleen T. McFarland. Spencer holds a slight lead in pre-election polls. He also has the Conservative Party nomination, so he will appear on the ballot against […]
Young, Harrison Square Off For Flushing Seat
Two very competitive and aggressive political organizations are backing candidates on Tuesday for the Democratic nomination for the 22nd Assembly District seat in Flushing, which became available when incumbent Assemblymember Jimmy Meng retired from the post last spring. The political organization headed by City Councilmember John Liu is supporting Ellen Young, a member of Liu’s staff, who also has the […]