By Azi Paybarah 4/27/09 2:26pm

Weprin Opens Campaign Office, Rolls Out Lots of Officials

At his campaign office opening this Sunday, City Comptroller candidate David Weprin announced he was endorsed by 20 current and former officials including former Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden and Assemblywoman Grace Meng of Flushing.

Golden joins Fernando Ferrer of the Bronx and David Dinkins of Manhattan as co-chairs of the campaign.

The office Read More

By Azi Paybarah 9/24/08 4:20pm

Brennan Drops Out of City Comptroller Race

The city comptroller’s race continues to shrink as Assemblyman Jim Brennan just announced he’s out of the race. 

Brennan, who’s from Brooklyn, dropping off the ticket is a boon to City Councilman David Yassky, also from Brooklyn.

Another Brooklyn candidate, Simcha Felder, dropped out in June. That leaves Yassky competing most intensely for Read More

By Azi Paybarah 7/14/08 3:41pm

Yassky's $500,000 Haul

Since campaign finance numbers for city candidates are due tomorrow, a few have begun releasing them, including two candidates in the competitive comptroller’s race, David Yassky and Jim Brennan.

Yassky’s campaign said they raised almost $500,000 this period, from a total of 600 donors, bringing his cash-on-hand total to $1.25 million.

Jim Brennan’s campaign Read More

By Azi Paybarah 4/02/08 6:02pm

Assemblyman’s Alternative Congestion Pricing Plan

Assemblyman Jim Brennan of Brooklyn, who is also running for city comptroller, introduced his own congestion pricing bill today. A spokesman, when asked, did not say whether he will support the plan as it is currently presented to lawmakers.

Brennan’s new bill would ensure the program comes up for renewal in three years, and Read More

By Azi Paybarah 4/02/08 1:21pm

Brooklyn Democrats Honor Yassky

A reader sent along this invitation for a May 1 awards dinner hosted by the Independent Neighborhood Democrats, a political club in Brooklyn. Among the honorees is the organization’s councilman, David Yassky, who is also a candidate for city comptroller.

It’s notable that the club is recognizing Yassky because, of the six likely candidates in Read More