The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
Queens Councilman Jim Gennaro joined a trio of his Democratic colleagues today in crossing party lines to endorse Mayor Bloomberg for re-election. Gennaro, as you'll recall, lost a tight race last year to Republican Sen. Frank Padavan, whom Bloomberg endorsed, raised money for and campaigned with in the final days of what was one of the most contentious Senate contests of the 2008 cycle....
Lost in the Ozone... (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at PS 117 November 20, 2009 Photo by lancmanoffice Assemblyman Rory Lancman, Councilman Jim Gennaro and Juniper Park Civic Association President Bob Holden at the ribbon cutting ceremony today, November 20, 2009, for the new playground at PS 117...
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
... don't, I told Malcolm to revisit it with me and we'd assess it at that point." Councilman Jim Gennaro said after conceding a hard-fought and closer-than-expected race against Padvan last fall that he would be mounting a re-match in 2010 . But Gennaro's recent crossing of party lines to endorse Mayor Bloomberg, which angered Queens Democratic leaders, coupled with an illness in...
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
... Hannon: 60,590) Padavan received 2,873 votes on the Conservative Party line and won by 483 votes (Jim Gennaro: 44,811; Padavan: 45,294) Hannon has been targeted by gay marriage advocates as one potential “yes” vote — in June, Hannon was listed an “undecided” in a Capital Tonight tally. This past week, he told ($link) Newday’s James Madore that he would not vote in support of the bill. A...
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
... brother about the possibility of taking on Republican Sen. Frank Padavan next year if Councilman Jim Gennaro decides to take a pass on a re-match. David Weprin has had conversations with Senate President Malcolm Smith, a fellow Queens Democrat; as well as Sen. Diane Savino, who is involved with the majority's fundraising and 2010 planning effort. "Obviously, Jim has the right of first...
Queens Crap (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
... brother about the possibility of taking on Republican Sen. Frank Padavan next year if Councilman Jim Gennaro decides to take a pass on a re-match.
the albany project (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
... he is facing. We can't have that in Albany. We need someone else. FRANK PADAVAN This is a seat Jim Gennaro nearly won in 2008. It is reminiscent of when SD-15 was narrowly won by incumbent Serf Maltese in 2006 only to be lost in 2008 to Joseph Addabbo. Padavan has very little wiggle room and if Gennaro aimed for a rematch with the resources of the DSCC invested in the race, he can...
the albany project (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Liz has the story that David Weprin is considering running for the senate seat currently held by Frank Padavan . Obviously, Jim [Gennaro] has the right of first refusal in the race," said Mark Weprin [David's brother]. "But if Jim doesn't do it, whoever the Democrats' candidate might be, I think Frank is vulnerable. What in the world gives Mr. Gennaro, or anyone else, the "right...
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
... stridently anti-gay" Republicans, whose razor-thin victory over Democratic Councilman Jim Gennaro cost the Democrats a crucial "yes" vote on marriage. Here's the most damning part: "On September 17, Bloomberg told Gay City News that he “suspected” he could deliver Padavan and Brooklyn’s Marty Golden, who have both backed up their outspoken opposition...
