Scott Stringer appears to be ramping up 2013 campaign efforts. (Photo: Getty)

Fred Dicker says tensions between Shelly Silver and Dean Skelos have erupted.

The NY Post editorializes against Governor Cuomo's casino plan.

While the Times Union editorializes against 63 state senate seats.

Scott Stringer appears to be staffing for a mayoral campaign.

The Liberal Party plans on nominating Tom Allon for mayor.

Roberto Perez looks at redistricting for City Council districts.

New York Magazine profiles Carl Kruger.

Chuck Schumer is urging the FDA caution when approving "super painkillers."

John Liu visits Staten Island for a political event.

Saint Jermaine Endeley has a fundraiser in a Staten Island hookah bar.

Nicole Malliotakis op-eds for tougher punishment for sexual predators.

A Queens broker is accused of masterminding a $50m mortgage fraud.

Fortunately, the new outer-borough liveries won't have TVs.

Swinging out to the national race:

PPP finds that Buddy Roemer is currently outpolling Rick Perry in New Hampshire.

UNH also released a New Hampshire poll.

The Republican field is looking south of New Hampshire.

Jon Huntsman is gaining votes but losing time.

Mitt Romney's tag-teaming with Chris Christie.

Romney's portraying his venture capital experience as relatable to small businesses owners.

Keith Olbermann is facing increasing tensions with Current TV.