By Ross Barkan 5/14 2:30pm

Internet Intrigue

The internships section of the Pedro Alvarez website was identical to the section on the Ben Kallos website.

Bronx City Council Candidate Copies Manhattan Candidate’s Website

Ben Kallos, a candidate for City Council on the Upper East Side, was apparently offering campaign internships in the south Bronx.

That was according to the campaign website of Pedro Alvarez, a Bronx City Council candidate, which bore a striking resemblance to the website of Mr. Kallos. Under an “internships” section that was removed after Politicker contacted the Alvarez campaign, the text was identical to the Kallos site, even going as far as to mention Mr. Kallos several times. Read More

By Colin Campbell 3/15 8:48am

Movin' On Up On The East Side

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Micah Kellner Raises Over $123,000

Assemblyman Micah Kellner has maxed out.

In 53 days, Mr. Kellner, a candidate for Upper East Side Councilwoman Jessica Lappin’s seat this year, has raised over $123,000 from over 440 donors, his campaign announced this morning. The total makes Mr. Kellner one of the strongest fundraisers in the city and effectively means he can’t raise any more money for the decisive Democratic primary while accepting public matching funds. Read More

By Colin Campbell 2/11 11:32am

Movin' On Up On The East Side

Micah Kellner (Photo: Facebook)

Carolyn Maloney and Jessica Lappin Back Micah Kellner for Council

Upper East Side Assemblyman Micah Kellner’s campaign for the City Council got a nice boost this morning with the official endorsements of the neighborhood’s congresswoman, Carolyn Maloney, and the woman whose job he’s aiming to grab, Jessica Lappin.

“I wholeheartedly endorse Micah Kellner for City Council. I have been honored to represent the 5th District for the last seven years and know he will make an outstanding Council Member for our community,” Ms. Lappin said in a press release. Read More