By Jill Colvin 5/28 2:10pm

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Ruben Diaz Jr. is endorsing Robert Jackson for Manhattan borough president. (Photo: Flickr/Ruben Diaz, Jr.)

Ruben Diaz, Jr. to Robo-Call for Robert Jackson

Likely Manhattan voters will begin receiving rob0-calls today from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., announcing his endorsement of Councilman Robert Jackson in the Manhattan borough presidents race.

Mr. Jackson is facing a trio of well-known challengers in his race to replace Scott Stringer: former Lower Manhattan Community Board 1 Chair Julie Menin, Upper West Side Councilwoman Gale Brewer and Upper East Side Councilwoman Jessica Lappin. As the only African-American candidate, Mr. Jackson is focusing on solidifying black and Latino support in Upper Manhattan, which he’s represented in the Council for more than a decade. Read More

By Ross Barkan 2/27 12:43pm

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(Shawn Luckey)

Meet the Man Who Wants to Go From B-List Actor Manhattan BP

He’s a thespian and not a politician, but Da’Shawn Luckey wants to become Manhattan’s next borough president this year.

“I feel like I can offer something New York City hasn’t had in a long time,” Mr. Luckey, a southern-born actor whose personal website beckons visitors to “Enter Here to Share My Love” told Politicker. “We need someone who can show integrity and get their hands dirty … we can always try to look at what we have and try to improve upon that.” Read More

By Colin Campbell 2/22 3:34pm

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Scott Stringer’s Endless Endorsement Pile Grows With 1199

While the big labor unions and elected officials have mostly stayed mum on the mayoral race so far, the same can’t be said for the citywide race for comptroller. Accordingly, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, currently unopposed, continues to amass endorsement after endorsement in his bid, a long list of which you can view below. The latest arrived today in the form of the influential 1199 SEIU.

“When it comes to fighting to make sure hard working New Yorkers have good paying jobs and access to quality healthcare, Scott has been in the corner of working families throughout his career,” George Gresham, the union’s president, said in a statement. “It is why we enthusiastically support him as the next New York City Comptroller.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 2/11 10:00am

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Councilman Robert Jackson (Photo: Facebook)

Robert Jackson’s Manhattan Beep Bid Endorsed by the United Federation of Teachers

Councilman Robert Jackson has racked up the endorsement of the United Federation of Teachers in his bid to be Manhattan’s next borough president. UFT President Michael Mulgrew announced the endorsement, which was voted on by the members of the teacher’s union, in a statement today.

“For more than 30 years, Robert Jackson has fought for New York City’s public school children and has been their champion and advocate,” Mr. Mulgrew said. “He understands personally the power of education and has fought to make sure every child has the chance for the best education possible.” Read More

By Colin Campbell 1/18 2:25pm

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Scott Stringer Locks Down AFL-CIO Endorsement

Scott Stringer may be unopposed so far in his bid to be the city’s next comptroller, but that doesn’t mean he’s slowing down.

To wit, Mr. Stringer’s campaign rolled out the endorsement of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO this afternoon, a labor body that represents 1.3 million members, placing a further marker down as he seeks to lock up the Democratic nomination and bash his eventual Republican opponent. Read More

By Colin Campbell 1/03 12:55pm

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Team Espaillat Backs Julie Menin for Manhattan Borough President

The race for Manhattan Borough President this year continued to heat up today, with former community board chairwoman Julie Menin rolling up endorsements from State Senator Adriano Espaillat and two other officials in his political orbit, Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez and Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa. The current borough president, Scott Stringer, is leaving his post to run citywide for comptroller, and a competitive field of contenders has formed to replace him. Read More

By Colin Campbell 12/05/12 2:19pm

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The scene from today's press conference.

Menin Kicks Off Manhattan Borough President Bid With Nod to OWS

Julie Menin, the former Chair of Community Board 1, formally announced her campaign for Manhattan Borough President today on the steps of City Hall. And, in addition to touting Democratic staples like addressing economic inequality, Ms. Menin, who’s hoping to replace outgoing Borough President Scott Stringer, made sure to point to her stances on controversies she’s had to deal with in Lower Manhattan, including Occupy Wall Street and the so-called “9/11 Mosque.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 4/09/12 12:36pm

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Councilman Robert Jackson (Photo: Facebook)

Robert Jackson Ramps Up Fundraising Efforts In BP Bid

Councilman Robert Jackson is ramping up his fundraising efforts in his bid to be Manhattan Borough President. On April 17, Mr. Jackson is having a fundraiser in an apartment adjacent to Lincoln Center. Mr. Jackson has good reason to step up his efforts to draw donations. As of January, he had a much smaller war chest than two of his rivals in the race for the borough presidency. Read More

By Hunter Walker 2/17/12 9:35am

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Gale Brewer (Photo: Facebook)

Brewer Says She’s ‘Definitely’ Running For Manhattan Borough President

Veteran Upper West Side Councilwoman Gale Brewer is jumping into the race for Manhattan Borough President.

“I’m going to definitely do it I. haven’t gotten myself organized, because I’m working on so many different issues, but I will,” Ms. Brewer told The Politicker last night at a public forum hosted by Police Reform Organizing Project at the LGBT Community Center.

Ms. Brewer is entering a crowded field. With current Borough President Scott Stringer gearing up to run for mayor next year, Councilman Robert Jackson, Community Board 1 Chair Julie Menin and Councilwoman Jessica Lappin have all already begun campaigning for the position.  Read More

By Colin Campbell 1/27/12 2:59pm

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Councilman Robert Jackson (Photo: Facebook)

Robert Jackson Really Wants You to Know He’s Running for Manhattan Borough President

After a press conference on improving college readiness for black and Latino students this afternoon, The Politicker caught up to Councilman Robert Jackson to ask him about the likelihood he’ll fully enter the Manhattan Borough President race. The current Borough President, Scott Stringer, is expected to run for Mayor.

Mr. Jackson jogged in place as a response. “Look at me, what I am I doing now? What am I doing? What am I doing?” he repeatedly asked. “I’m running. I’m running.” Read More