Rivera, of course, is a longtime ally of Assemblyman Jose Rivera (no relation), who was bumped from the Bronx Democratic Party chairmanship by Assemblyman Carl Heastie and his so - called «Rainbow Rebels» coalition. (nystateofpolitics.com)
I wrote recently about Isaacs» renewed effort to raise campaign cash for candidates outside his own jurisdiction as he lays he groundwork for his next bid at the state party chairmanship (something he says he won't do until Ed Cox steps down). (nystateofpolitics.com)
Skelos, as you'll recall, was one of the few GOP leaders in New York to support Cox's father, Ed, in the fight over the state Republican Party chairmanship last summer when most were backing then - Niagara County GOP Chairman Henry Wojtaszek. (nystateofpolitics.com)