Monserrate Won’t Judge Paterson

Yes We Can candidate Hiram Monserrate–who is now running for re-election, after being expelled from the State Senate for his role in an alleged incident of domestic violence–is not rushing to judgment on the accusations against Governor Paterson. From City Hall News:

“I’ve had disagreements with him on policy-the Senate most certainly has Read More

Internet Cafe for Peralta

I can’t tell if this store on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights is a campaign office for Jose Peralta, or just owned by someone who is really supportive of his Senate candidacy for Hiram Monserrate’s seat.

The Gay-Marriage Opponents Are Safe, For Now

They may be on the wrong side of history, but—at least for the near future—most of the New York state senators who voted down gay marriage on Wednesday will not pay a political price.

The measure lost by a surprisingly lopsided 38-24 count, with eight Democrats joining all 30 of the chamber’s Republicans in opposition. Read More