How much is Anthony Weiner's 15 percent worth?:
And with Weiner in the race, Quinn's formidable (albeit early lead) over the field of Democratic rivals, is diminished, keeping her well below the 40 percent she'd need to avoid a run-off with whomever comes in second. But that second place challenger may not be Weiner.
Bio: Azi Paybarah is a reporter for Capital. He has covered politics for The New York Observer, WNYC, The New York Sun and the New York Press.
The N.R.A. responds to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's TV ad in New Hampshire with one of their own. [Reid Pillifant]
The legislators on the Shirley Huntley recordings. [Azi Paybarah]
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn strongly suggested embattled Councilman Dan Halloran resign immediately, rather than simply not seek re-election. [Azi Paybarah]
How New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman got mentioned in the Shirley Huntley memo. [Reid Pillifant]
Among the Daily News staff let go today includes Joanna Molloy, columnist Albor Ruiz, reporters Christina Boyle and Robert Gearty, and editorial writers StephenMcFarland and Alexander Nazaryan. [Joe Pompeo]
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on May 8th, 2013 4:56pmAt a press conference this afternoon, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn took a wait-and-see approach on the latest allegations against one member of the Council, and suggested another scandal-plagued member resign immediately. More
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on May 8th, 2013 3:55pmThe identities of six State Senate Democrats who were secretly recorded by former senator Shirley Huntley in cooperation with federal authorities investigating corruption allegations were revealed today, in an unsealed court document. More
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on May 8th, 2013 2:18pmThis morning, Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota issued an apology for referring to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey law enforcement officials as "mall cops" at a forum yesterday. More
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on May 8th, 2013 1:30pmToday's video briefing has a bit more on David Keating, the head of the Center for Competitive Politics who testified against creating a New York City-styled program of publicly financing campaigns throughout New York State. More
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on May 8th, 2013 11:49amThe problems began immediately with a Republican-held hearing in the State Senate on the prospect, proposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, of adopting New York City's system of public campaign financing for state elections. More
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on May 8th, 2013 8:03amFrom Capital
Mayor Michael Bloomberg dismissed Senator Harry Reid's concerns about his targeting of pro-gun Democrats. [Dana Rubinstein]
Bloomberg said current statistics prove that aggressive stop-and-frisk is working. [Dana Rubinstein]
Christine Quinn recites her liberal credentials. [Reid Pillifant]
Bill Thompson's latest supporter dissed Adolfo Carrion Jr. and John Catsimatidis, and appeared to take digs at Christine Quinn and Anthony Weiner too. [Azi Paybarah] More
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on May 7th, 2013 3:49pmThis past weekend, for the first time I can recall, mayoral candidate appeared at a forum organized by Muslim and Arab groups. It took place at N.Y.U. on Sunday and lasted more than an hour. More
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on May 7th, 2013 1:21pmBillionaire businessman John Catsmatidis said he is "committed" to running for mayor, even if he loses the race for the Republican Party nomination. More
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on May 7th, 2013 1:04pmIn endorsing former City Comptroller Bill Thompson for mayor, the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., said he choosing an experienced candidate who was also, "even-headed" and "able to listen to you." More
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on May 7th, 2013 12:39pm
jacobkornbluh: RT @azipaybarah "For The First Time in NYC's History, A Mayor Was Born on Twitter" http://t.co/ec8BWNqU via @jacobkornbluh #nyc2013
erickuo: @azipaybarah also, #AskAllon has already taken off... at every @CityAndStateNY staff meetingerickuo: @azipaybarah why don't you #askbloomberg whether she actually told him of her secret of moving to new jerseyerickuo: @azipaybarah @ChrisBragg1 stop indulging her. you're breaking my heart and shaking my confidence
joshgreenman: @Azi probably should have said candidates or contenders. I'm not sure there are challengers in an open race.
marcatracy: @azi @TishJames @NYCPlanning @reidpillifant @jwbens The Power Brocade Skirt
ljoywilliams: @azipaybarah @DanaRubinstein also, is there a list of how many people he has called a disgrace? Besides youof course ;)
islamoyankee: @azipaybarah apparently I never responded. It's too early for April Fool's. However, for April 1, I intend to declare I'm running for Pres.
