They largely stayed good to their word, but some Senate Democrats — including Liz Krueger, a liberal representative from the Upper East Side — continued to offer monetary and other assistance to Klein's challenger, Oliver Koppell, as well as John Liu's unsuccessful challenge against I.D.C. Senator Tony Avella. (politico.com)
The Republican primary in the race was moved by a court to Oct. 6 because of Martins» protracted and ultimately unsuccessful challenge to the nominating petitions of Republican Philip Pidot. (newsday.com)
Mr. Rangel praised Mr. Cabrera's experience in the City Council in making the endorsement against Mr. Rivera — who endorsed fellow State Senator Adriano Espaillat in his two unsuccessful challenges of the congressman this year and in 2012. (observer.com)