By Jill Colvin 5/15 9:55am

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Anthony Weiner. (Photo: Twitter)

Anthony Weiner’s Reported Hire Raises Questions, Sources Say

After weeks of hemming and hawing, it looks like ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner is finally ready to put his skates on and jump back onto the proverbial ice.

An unnamed source told the New York Post that Mr. Weiner is “definitely” running for mayor, and expects him to announce his bid sometime in the next 10 days–likely before Memorial Day, which just so happens to be the second anniversary of the fateful tweet that sent his career into free-fall. Read More

By Colin Campbell 3/22/12 6:22pm

Liz Crowley announces for Congress

Liz Crowley Announces for Queens Congressional Seat [Video]

Councilwoman Liz Crowley formally announced her campaign for Congress this afternoon standing beneath the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows – Corona Park.

“As a daughter from Queens, from a very young age I felt the calling for public service,” she declared with her supporters standing behind her.

Her campaign message relied heavily on broad Democratic themes: Read More

By Colin Campbell 3/19/12 10:45am

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Grace Meng accepts the nomination.

Queens Democrats Endorse Grace Meng for Congress

District Leaders and elected officials crowded into the Queens County Democrats’ headquarters this morning to unanimously endorse Assemblywoman Grace Meng for the Congressional District Gary Ackerman spontaneously declined to run for last week. If Ms. Meng wins, she’ll be the first Asian-American Member of Congress from New York.

Congressman Joe Crowley, who heads the Queens County Democratic Party, paid constant homage to the new district’s demographic makeup when explaining his party’s decision to back Ms. Meng. The new court-drawn map makes the 6th district plurality-Asian, but Mr. Crowley also argued for her ability to win throughout the eastern Queens seat.

“It is a very diverse district and I think Grace Meng has the ability to transcend her base of support, which is largely based in the Asian-American community,” he told reporters after the meeting. Read More