Shattering early campaign perceptions, challenger for New York State senate Julie Killian, a Republican, has fallen well short of expected fundraising levels, according to a recent round of campaign finance disclosures. Data from the New York state Board of Elections shows that Killian’s fundraising efforts continue to trail her opponent […]
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Board Dems, mayor power struggle may end in court
A move to alter the mayor’s ability to appoint land use officials in the village of Mamaroneck could end up in litigation between Democrats on the village board and Republican Mayor Norman Rosenblum after proposed local laws were passed. The laws, which were passed by the board’s Democratic majority on […]
Endorsed Dems edge out primary challenger
A decidedly close Democratic primary for three open village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees seats yielded success for two newcomers and one incumbent, and sunk hopes for fringe candidate and challenger Stuart Tiekert. According to unofficial Westchester County Board of Elections results, the Sept. 13 race saw all four candidates […]
Latimer prepared for next political war
State Sen. George Latimer says he has come to expect the attacks from his political opponents, but the criticism seems to gnaw at him more and more after all these years. “It does get to you,” he admitted. Latimer, a Rye Democrat, recently announced what came as nothing short of […]
Clinton accepts Dem nomination in Philly
[wzslider] [dropcap]D[/dropcap]emocrats from across the country came together for the Democratic National Convention from July 25 through July 28 to nominate Hillary Clinton’s candidacy for president. The convention marked a historic moment, as Clinton became the first woman to accept a presidential nomination from a major political party. Clinton recognized […]