Eleven candidates vie for open City Council seat
Voters to choose Arroyo’s replacement on Feb. 23 In a special election to be held on Feb. 23, a crowded field of candidates is vying to replace Maria del Carmen…
OP ED: Voters should tune in for candidate debate on Jan. 27
OP ED: NYC Council District 17 (Bronx) Councilmember Special Election DON’T CAST A BLIND VOTE! BE INFORMED The announcement of the resignation of former Councilmember Maria del Carmen Arroyo creates…
Former Assembly candidate takes second stab at elected office
Melrose businessman says local voters will vote against the political machine.
Council candidate Marlon Molina says he’s a community organizer at heart
Marlon Molina says cutting down on gun violence and helping community boards negotiate with the mayor to reshape his affordable housing proposal are among the messages he hopes will get…
First round of filings reported in council race
Rafael Salamanca outraises competition by wide margin By relying on large contributions from elected officials and businesses, Rafael Salamanca has raised nearly twice as much money as his nearest rival in…
Julio Pabón says he’s still the outsider candidate
In running for the recently vacated 17th district city council seat that represents Melrose, Morrisania and Hunts Point, Julio Pabón finds himself in a familiar role: anti-establishment outsider.
Joann Otero hopes experience will woo voters in special election
Joann Otero, who was chief of staff for Maria del Carmen Arroyo during Arroyo’s 10 years as city councilwoman, is hoping her decade of service will help carry her into…
Arroyo among honorees at SoBRO gala
Adam Green of Rocking the Boat and City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo were among those honored at SoBRO's annual event.