Former Adams’ staffer left to lobby, raising specter of conflict of interest Michael Gartland
A former employee of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was working as a lobbyist for at least one company that had business before the BP’s office, almost immediately after he left his job with Adams creating the potential for a conflict of interest.
Joel Eisdorfer, who began working for Adams during his days in the state Senate and who continued working for him in Borough Hall, acted as a lobbyist for New York Capital Group LLC, where he’s worked from 2016 to 2021. In all those years except 2017, Eisdorfer was the sole lobbyist at the firm, according to records kept by the city Clerk’s Office.
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New York Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang speaks to members of the media on April 05, 2021 in New York City. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Candidates gear up for first TV debate as mayor s race moves to prime time
It’s game time in the New York City mayor’s race.
On Thursday night, the eight top candidates in the Democratic primary will face off in the first televised debate of the campaign season. For some, the two-hour event is a chance to land direct punches in conflicts that have been simmering on the trail for months. For others, it’s an opportunity to introduce themselves to voters, many of whom are just tuning into the race now.
Media makes mayoral endorsements as Wall Street seeks best candidate to manage New York’s crisis
The New York State primary elections are less than six weeks away, and they include the contest for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City. The nominee is virtually guaranteed victory in the general election, which will not take place until November. The first of three debates between the leading candidates in the June 22 primary is expected to include eight of the contenders and is scheduled for tonight.
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Congressman Jerry Nadler Endorses Jo Anne Simon for Brooklyn Borough President
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (center left) and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon. Campaign photo.
Congressman Jerrold Nadler, the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee who represents western parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan (10th CD) has endorsed Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (52nd AD) for Brooklyn Borough President.
“I’ve always known Jo Anne Simon to be a tenacious advocate who truly wants to help all New Yorkers, and I’m proud to endorse her for Brooklyn Borough President,” he said, before praising Simon as “a fearless leader in our community” who not only speaks out against discrimination, hate and inequality, but has also enacted “groundbreaking legislation on gun violence prevention, education equity, climate change, disability rights, and more.”
Former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan guessed around $100,000
Former Citigroup exec Raymond McGuire went lower, at $80,000-$90,000
In the first quarter of 2021, the median price went above $900k for the first time
As recently as 2003, the median price in Brooklyn was still way above $100k
The only candidate to correctly name the median home cost was Andrew Yang
Donovan and McGuire are two of the biggest contenders left in the mayoral race
The primary, which essentially decides the mayor in NYC, is set for June 22