In a surprise move, State Senator Tony Avella announced this afternoon he will drop out of the Queens borough president's race, setting up a two - way slugfest
between former Councilwoman Melinda Katz and Councilman Peter Vallone Jr..
Not exact matches
Most media attention focused on the race
between Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer (D) and
former Rye City
Councilwoman Julie Killian (R) to replace George Latimer (D) in Senate District 37.
But just two months after appearing at Mr. Vallone's campaign kickoff — and sandwiched
between two donations to his operation totaling $ 6,600 — the union gave almost $ 4,000 to his primary rival,
former Councilwoman Melinda Katz.