Democrats cruise to victory in South Bronx congressional, state Senate races
A changing of the guard is on tap for the first time in three decades in the South Bronx’s lone congressional district. Ritchie Torres, the city council’s first openly gay…
Young progressive looks to revive hope for local Assembly district in trying times
Assembly candidate Amanda Septimo is hoping her third run for office is the charm Two weeks before Election Day Amanda Septimo was sitting in Bronx afternoon traffic on her way…
Challenger takes on political establishment in Sept. 13 primary
Hunts Point native Amanda Septimo will try to unseat Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo in a face-off that pits a 27-year-old, grass roots organizer against an 82-year-old party matriarch whom the challenger…
Wonky upstart announces Assembly run
Jackson Strong will try to unseat Carmen Arroyo, the 80-year-old incumbent who has held the 84th District Assembly seat since 1994, in the Sept. 13 Democratic primary. The townhouse renovator…