Sep 18 Brooklyn Democratic Party Boss Handpicks State Senate Candidate The Brooklyn Democratic Party boss is facing criticism for not allowing a county committee vote for a vacant Senate seat. By Madina Toure
May 29 Melissa Mark-Viverito Hires Vito Lopez Foe Esteban Duran Esteban Duran, a one-time Vito Lopez antagonist, has been hired by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. By Ross Barkan
Mar 25 Melissa Mark-Viverito Set to Hire Former State Senate Contender Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is set to hire Jason Otaño, an attorney and former candidate for the state senate and By Ross Barkan
Jun 5 Anthony Weiner Gets Into Shouting Match in First Confrontation Over Sexting Scandal By Jill Colvin