After previously insisting all future questions about his campaign would be answered at some future point, Jeff Gottlieb, a Board of Elections employee and a former staffer to various elected officials in Queens, is out with a wordy press release touting his biography and addressing allegations from opponent Rory Lancman that his congressional candidacy’s sole purpose is to split the Jewish vote.

“I am saddened that Assemblyman Lancman has decided to issue vicious political attacks upon learning of my candidacy,” Mr. Gottlieb said in the statement. “Is Rory really that afraid that his record on issues will be challenged here in the community? I think so and his actions clearly show his fear.” Read More