When word a few days ago reached admitted absentee ballot cheat Lydia Martinez that the East Side Democratic Town Committee district the city councilwoman controls was officially facing
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March Madness Means Primaries–East Side Challenge Slate Qualifies
UPDATE: The Democratic Town Committee challenge slate in the 137th East Side District has qualified to oppose the slate led by City Councilwoman Lydia Martinez,
Read moreHow Do You Spell Nuts? The Absentee Ballot Queen Wants Registrar Of Voters Job
Hold on to your absentee ballots. City Councilwoman Lydia Martinez, an admitted absentee ballot cheat, wants to be Democratic Registrar of Voters. She has contacted
Read moreFire Up The Absentee Ballots, The Passion Of District Politics
So what it’s the middle of winter? Why should that stop city pols from throwing a few primaries? OIB spies tell us a couple of
Read moreAB Heaven, Plus: How Grand Is Your List? And Himes Donates Rangel Bucks To His Peeps
Vote totals were close, but absentee ballots made a difference in the 137th Democratic Town Committee primary. Winners: Vidal Agosto, Manny Ayala, James Brown, Brigida Diaz, Brendaliz
Read moreEast Side AB-racadabra, Plus: Merrick’s Time To Bloom
Get ready for Tuesday’s tussle. You know what they say about East Side politics? I went to a Democratic town committee meeting there the other day and
Read moreWho’s Your Horse? Plus: Why Council President Matters
If you’re a Republican who’s your candidate for governor? Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele? State Senator John McKinney? If you’re a Democrat who’s your candidate? Secretary of
Read moreThe Labor Party, Plus: Deep Sixx, Bunkering The Beach, And Hennessy’s Apology
Weekend update: Ah yes, Labor Day weekend. In the spirit of hard work, goodwill and the laborious efforts of the Democratic Town Committee, OIB presents for
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