Lending their name to Scott Stringer’s latest fund-raiser next month, which benefits his all-but-announced 2013 mayoral run, are some pillars of the Democratic establishment. They are almost entirely from Manhattan, which he’ll need to lock down before making serious inroads in Brooklyn and Queens.
Named on the fund-raising invitation are uber-spokesman Matt Hiltzik, former Read More
The last flack standing for David Paterson is, well, no longer standing for Mr. Paterson.
Marissa Shorenstein, the governor’s top spokeswoman, resigned this afternoon, citing “circumstances that have led to my unwitting involvement in recent news stories.”
Ms. Shorenstein was reportedly asked by the governor to call a woman who had broken up with Read More
Marissa Shorenstein, 30, is Governor David Paterson’s top spokeswoman. Not long ago, at her boss’ urging, she reportedly called a woman who had broken up with one of the governor’s aides. Turns out the woman was a victim of domestic violence and had been contacted by the State Police, another aide and even the governor. Read More
David Paterson’s spokeswoman, Marissa Shorenstein–who allegedly called a domestic violence victim at the urging of the governor–has hired a lawyer, she said in an email to me just now.
“Yes, I have hired a lawyer,” Shorenstein wrote. “Laura Brevetti, K+L Gates is the firm.”
WPIX is reporting that federal authorities are investigating David Paterson’s decision to award a contract to operate a video casino at Aqueduct Raceway to a business group connected to Floyd Flake, the influential pastor in Queens.
“Two reliable sources confirm the investigation is ‘very fresh,’ but could not say precisely what it is prosecutors Read More
ALBANY—After a series of departures from multiple corners of his administration, David Paterson announced a spate of adjustments and re-jiggerings in his administration .
Marty Mack, who had been serving as deputy secretary for intergovernmental affairs, is now the appointments secretary. Marissa Shorenstein has been promoted to press secretary to replace Errol Read More
ALBANY—After a series of departures from multiple corners of his administration, David Paterson announced a spate of adjustments and re-jiggerings in his administration .
Marty Mack, who had been serving as deputy secretary for intergovernmental affairs, is now the appointments secretary. Marissa Shorenstein has been promoted to press secretary to replace Errol Cockfield. Kermitt Read More
ALBANY—Thursday was a day of circular progression back to a stalemate in the battle over State Senate leadership, with a Democrat almost joining the Republicans on the floor for their daily routine of “session,” but not, and Democratic lawyers almost re-filing a restraining order against State Senator Pedro Espada Jr., but balking at the bench.
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ALBANY—Thursday was a day of circular progression back to a stalemate in the battle over State Senate leadership, with a Democrat almost joining the Republicans on the floor for their daily routine of "session," but not, and Democratic lawyers almost re-filing a restraining order against State Senator Pedro Espada Jr., but Read More
