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September 3rd, 2009

Gerson Picks Up Stringer Endorsement

City Council member Alan Gerson was endorsed this afternoon by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. During a rally on Greenwich Street, several other political leaders and organizations lined up to support him, including three fellow City Council members and the United Federation of Teachers. Gerson is running for a third term against four challengers [...]

September 3rd, 2009

Gerson’s “Lame” Amendment, Little Steven on SPURA, Bike Lane Wars and More

District 2 City Council member Rosie Mendez plans on making an endorsement in the First District City Council race soon. But she doesn't seem to be too pleased with the incumbent, Alan Gerson. Speaking of Gerson's failed amendment to hold a referendum on extending term limits, Mendez says, “Alan…all I can say about that [...]

September 3rd, 2009

Villager Endorses Chin For City Council

The Villager/Downtown Express (sister publications) have endorsed Margaret Chin in the Democratic Primary coming up September 15th. She's one of four candidates taking on incumbent Alan Gerson in the First District City Council race. The downtown newspapers say Gerson's vote to extend term limits was "deeply troubling" but that's not the reason they decided [...]