Four candidates seeking the seat are all vying for the mantle of change and reform - and simultaneously making carefully muted ethnic appeals. (nydailynews.com)
Mr. Weprin's potential candidacy comes after a head - spinning couple of hours yesterday when Assembly member Rory Lancman announced that he would not seek a seat in Congress currently held by fellow Democrat Gary Ackerman. (observer.com)
Dell Smitherman, a candidate for the seat last year, told the Observer he was undecided about running again yesterday but had previously said he was interested in seeking the seat on the Working Families Party line. (observer.com)