Morning Read: Lopez’s Judge, Carrion’s Record, Jennings’ Primary

Michael Bloomberg writes a (rare) op-ed in the New York Post saying labor unions have to help curb pension costs.

Michael Bloomberg writes a (rare) op-ed in the New York Post saying labor unions have to help curb pension costs.

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The editorial board agrees.

Rudy Giuliani campaigns for Jim Tedisco today.

Tedisco said living outside the district shouldn’t matter.

After some critical news stories, The Post editorial page comes out against Bloomberg’s plan to end vehicular traffic along parts of Broadway, saying he doesn’t need “distractions” and the area is no place for an “experiment.” It goes on, “Bloomberg needs to readjust his priorities – and quickly, too.”

The Brooklyn Democratic Party boss wants the sister of his live-in girlfriend appointed to a judgeship by David Paterson.

Bloomberg spokesman Howard Wolfson rejects the idea that Bloomberg's lack of party affiliation is a problem.

Bloomberg’s fear of neighbors poaching New York businesses is real, apparently.

Right now, Reverend Billy has something Bloomberg doesn’t: a spot on the ballot.

Anthony Weiner got federal money for a Brooklyn group whose associates donated to his campaigns.

Weiner also got money for New York City cops.

Chuck Schumer brought to New York “more than a little bacon,” says the Daily News.

The White House is in no rush to defend Adolfo Carrion.

A New York Times news story says Carrion record in the Bronx is “mixed.”

Anybody want to be in charge of the state Democratic Party?

David Paterson needs an on-time budget, says Irene Liu.

Paterson will repay the state $23,000 in travel costs he racked up for Obama’s inauguration.

Ruben Diaz Sr. says Paterson may send Senate Democrats back into the minority.

Albany Mayor Jennings may have a three-way primary.

Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano is spending less.

Eric Gioia gets into the headline about two hospital closings in Queens.

Democrats push an alternative to Sheldon Silver’s $2 bridge tolls.

Eliot Spitzer’s legacy is David Paterson (the former governor thinks Paterson will rebound).

“We’re now e-mail pals,” Joel Klein says of actress Julia Stiles, who did not have a good science education.

Rupert Murdoch’s biographer, Michael Wolff, gets some rough treatment on Page Six.

And here's footage of Bill Thompson and others protesting tolls on the East River bridges.

Morning Read: Lopez’s Judge, Carrion’s Record, Jennings’ Primary