By Colin Campbell 4/09/12 3:48pm

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Lincoln Restler (Photo: Facebook)

Lincoln Restler Has A Challenger

Chris Olechowski, the chair of Community Board 1 in Brooklyn, has registered a campaign committee to challenge progressive activist Lincoln Restler as he seeks reelection to his second term as district leader.

Mr. Olechowski’s interest running against Mr. Restler was already established, but the new committee firmly sets the stage for another match between supporters and opponents of Assemblyman Vito Lopez, the head of Brooklyn’s Democratic organization. Read More

By Colin Campbell 2/08/12 8:05am

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Councilman Dilan's current district

Battle Lines Continue in Northern Brooklyn?

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez has seen herself on the opposing side of Brooklyn’s Democratic boss, Assemblyman Vito Lopez, quite a few times lately. From what Roberto Perez reported last night, this electoral rivalry looks likely to continue.

First off, Mr. Perez’s sources again float the long-rumored suggestion that one of Mr. Lopez’s key allies, Councilman Erik Dilan, might throw his own hat in the Congressional ring and challenge Ms. Velázquez himself. Read More