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Star Trek’s Sulu Endorses Christine Quinn for Mayor
Former Star Trek star George Takei, best known in his role as Hikaru Sulu on the television show Star Trek, endorsed Christine Quinn for mayor on Tuesday.
UFT Spends Over Half Million on Bill Thompson Campaign
The city teacher’s union has spent $580,000 on Bill Thompson’s mayoral campaign since endorsing him on June 19. The money was spent on several version of mass mailers, a palm card, a radio ad, and three versions of robocalls, according the New York City Campaign Finance Board filings.
John Liu’s Campaign Retained Staff From Previous Scandal, Say Officials
Three members of John Liu’s campaign for mayor of New York have either admitted to committing crimes (without being charged), or have significant evidence against them, according to the Campaign Finance Board (CFB), which denied Liu $3.5 million in public matching funds Aug. 5.
Hidary Hits the NY Mayoral Forum Tour
The newly minted candidate for mayor, Jack Hidary made his fist splash on the mayoral forum circuit on Tuesday at La Marina restaurant in Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood.
Politicians Continue to Bicker Over Waste Transfer Site
NEW YORK—As politicians continue to bicker back and forth on the fairness of the location of the East 91st Street marine transfer station, one reality remains certain—demolition has begun.
Weiner Stands Alone on Diversity
NEW YORK—His campaign is a mere 14 days young, but Democratic Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has proven time and again he is unafraid to differ on the issues from his competitors.
Weiner Enters Race, Runoff Likely
Following months of speculation, Anthony Weiner officially announced his candidacy for New York City mayor Wednesday, hoping the voters will look past his Twitter scandal from two years ago that cost him his seat in Congress.
