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Adam Clayton Powell endorses Rangel, and says he didn't mean what he said when he ran against him

capitalnewyork.com — Rep. Charlie Rangel scored a coup today, rolling out the endorsement of Adam Clayton Powell IV, whose father Rangel unseated more than 40 years ago. Standing next to the Adam Clayton Powel Jr., statue, outside the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Lisa Fleisher Education News Reporter, Wall Street Journal @lisafleisher
RT @azipaybarah: Previous criticism of @cbRangel? Adam Clayton Powell: "I was running. I'm not running now" http://t.co/4XGexcm2 cc: @bf ...
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
Previous criticism of @cbRangel? Adam Clayton Powell: "I was running. I'm not running now" http://t.co/4XGexcm2 cc: @bfouhy @stevekornacki
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
AdamClaytonPowell endorses @cbRangel, says he didnt mean what he said when he ran against him http://t.co/4XGexcm2 @HotlineJosh @NewYorkist

Charlie Rangel says he doesn't know anything about a debate

capitalnewyork.com — Unlike his four Democratic challengers, Rep. Charlie Rangel isn't planning on going to the NY-13 candidates debate tonight on 181st Street, moderated by the League of Women Voters. The 21-term lawmaker said he was unaware of it. "You're putting me on," Rangel said, when I asked him whether he was planning to go.
Colin Campbell Politics Reporter, New York Observer @BKcolin
asked Rangel's spokeswoman about @AziPaybarah's report and if he's attending debate several hours ago. No response http://t.co/3DN0oPGU
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
Update: debate host: "date was set around the House schedule 2 allow @cbRangel 2 participate" http://t.co/8xfixUQV @KateTaylorNYT @bkColin
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
"You're putting me on" @cbRangel said when I asked him if he was going 2 go 2 debate. "u guys just make up stuff." http://t.co/8xfixUQV
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
.@cbRangel says he doesn't know anything about a debate http://t.co/8xfixUQV cc: @SallyGold @KateTaylorNYT @bcolbyhamilton @bkColin #ny13

'Does he really think anyone cares about this bullshit?': A tale of redistricting reform, starring Oblivious

capitalnewyork.com — Michael Gianaris and others parody Democrats efforts to get Andrew Cuomo to sign independent redistricting.
Josh Benson Co-Editor, Capital New York @jwbens
"Susan Lerner as Crowd" http://t.co/yeaICCHa
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
D'Amato stars in video re: redistricting: 'Does he really think anyone cares about this bullshit?': http://t.co/aeVQ0aKc cc: @nygovCuomo

Marco Rubio booked for the Council on Foreign Relations

capitalnewyork.com — Marco Rubio will be in New York City next Thursday, May 31 for a "conversation" at the Council on Foreign Relations. The Florida senator is thought to be high on Mitt Romney's list of potential running-mates (his name is practically the default response of the Romney campaign to questions about immigration) and is currently in the midst of raising his own national profile.
Reid Pillifant Politics Reporter, Capital New York @reidpillifant
Marco Rubio will be in NYC next week for a 'conversation' at the Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org) http://t.co/D2YLSsPh

Charlie King will leave politics, and Donald Trump will not be vice president

capitalnewyork.com — Mayors from cities much larger than Newark haven't weighed in yet on Obama's strategy of criticizing Romney's record in the private equity market. [Matthew Yglesias] The state Conservative Party chairman doubts Rudy Giuliani's endorsement means much outside New York City.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
Briefing: Charlie King will leave politics, and @RealDonaldTrump will not be vice president http://t.co/p8RKtP9p cc: @maggiepolitico

Charlie Rangel says he doesn't know anything about a debate

capitalnewyork.com — Unlike his four Democratic challengers, Rep. Charlie Rangel isn't planning on going to the NY-13 candidates debate tonight on 181st Street, moderated by the League of Women Voters. The 21-term lawmaker said he was unaware of it. "You're putting me on," Rangel said, when I asked him whether he was planning to go.
Dana Rubinstein Politics Reporter, Capital New York @danarubinstein
You're putting me on," Rangel said, when [Azi] asked him whether he was planning to go. "You guys just make up stuff." http://t.co/ARCZL9dz

Bob Turner (finally) announces an endorsement from Rudy Giuliani

capitalnewyork.com — After hinting at an endorsement on Fred Dicker's show this morning, Representative Bob Turner officially announced the support of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in a press release this afternoon. "Bob Turner is the definition of a citizen legislator who took his lifelong business experience to Washington," Giuliani said in the statement.
Reid Pillifant Politics Reporter, Capital New York @reidpillifant
.@RepBobTurner (finally) announces an endorsement from Rudy Giuliani http://t.co/9XkEDdWK

The day a Bar Rafaeli spread outclassed a story on charter schools

capitalnewyork.com — Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? There are a lot of headlines attending to the News' exclusive on the ongoing saga of John Travolta's sexual-harassment accusers.
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
The day a Bar Rafaeli spread outclassed a story on charter schools http://t.co/vPz8h4Bo

San Francisco's secret to supreme park-friendliness: spending

capitalnewyork.com — San Francisco spends nearly twice as much as New York City does per resident on parks and has much more park acreage per person, according to a study released this morning by the Trust for Public Land, a land-conservation nonprofit. The study, called ParkScore, ranks the 40 largest U.S.
Dana Rubinstein Politics Reporter, Capital New York @danarubinstein
San Francisco spends way more than NYC on parks: http://t.co/OKhuQ08g

Oprah Winfrey and Arianna Huffington join forces

capitalnewyork.com — The deal marries two female power brands and creates an opportunity for one of them to try and build up its audience. Following Winfrey's succcessful career as a syndicated talk show host, her OWN venture has been struggling to attract viewers. Giving it a platform on HuffPost, which had about 37 million unique U.S.
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
Oprah Winfrey and Arianna Huffington join forces in today's media roundup from @joepompeo: http://t.co/ls0W8EX2

Kirsten Gillibrand floated for Chuck Schumer's old job

capitalnewyork.com — Earlier this week, I wrote about Kirsten Gillibrand's newfound role as a valued endorser of local Democratic candidates and officials. This morning comes a report that her colleagues in the Senate might be trying to recruit her to boost them too.
Reid Pillifant Politics Reporter, Capital New York @reidpillifant
.@SenGillibrand floated for Chuck Schumer's old job as chair of the @DSCC http://t.co/2Nox8EtI

Hovering over Bloomberg's emphatic remarks on immigration, a story about helicoptering

capitalnewyork.com — Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke extensively yesterday about the virtues of the New York immigration model, making a bottom-line case for liberalization of the rules on the grounds that foreign-born workers can fill jobs that native-born Americans won't, have skills that native-born Americans don't, and simply work harder than most American-born workers do.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
Briefing: Hovering over @MikeBloomberg's emphatic remarks on immigration, a story about helicoptering http://t.co/jWTs1hhI Art: #LCA2012

Will Arthur Brisbane scold the 'Times' for its coverage of Arthur Brisbane?

capitalnewyork.com — In an article calling out The New York Times for completely failing to mention the role of community presses in reporting the story of the suppression of claims of sexual abuse in Orthodox Jewish circles, Times public editor Arthur Brisbane wrote on Saturday, "fairness dictates what the emerging expectations of the Internet era also dictate: readers should be told more clearly about precedent coverage by others.
Jack Shafer Columnist, Slate @jackshafer
Please god no please god no please god MT @MC_NYC: .@tmcgev We should start a campaign to have @JackShafer replace him http://t.co/ra3f6t4b
Matt Chaban Real Estate Editor, New York Observer @MC_NYC
.@tmcgev I think we (read: you, maybe @KStoeffel) should start a campaign to have @JackShafer replace him http://t.co/yfqXGzse
Michael Calderone Senior Media Reporter, Huffington Post @mlcalderone
"Will Arthur Brisbane scold the 'Times' for its coverage of Arthur Brisbane?" http://t.co/h85LoG63
Dylan Byers Political Media Reporter, Politico @DylanByers
RT @mlcalderone: "Will Arthur Brisbane scold the 'Times' for its coverage of Arthur Brisbane?" http://t.co/DmZ54pKJ
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
Will Arthur Brisbane scold the 'Times' for its coverage of Arthur Brisbane? http://t.co/wAiRLROk

In reversal, 'Opera News' will continue to cover the Metropolitan Opera

capitalnewyork.com — The Metropolitan Opera has annouced that Opera News will continue to cover its productions. The reversal follows an A1 piece in today's New York Times reporting that the 76-year-old glossy magazine devoted to opera and classical music (and published by a fundraising arm of the Met), "would stop reviewing the " due to the Met's "dissatisfaction over negative critiques."
Janie Paleschic Deputy Business Editor, Dallas Morning News @JaniePaleschic
RT @Poynter: MT @joepompeo: In reversal, 'Opera News' will continue to cover the Met: http://t.co/ON8CByVs // Background: http://t.co/K8 ...
Joe Pompeo Media Reporter, Capital New York @joepompeo
In reversal, 'Opera News' will continue to cover the Metropolitan Opera: http://t.co/ylbME9S0

They work harder: Bloomberg's bottom-line immigration reform advocacy

capitalnewyork.com — "I don't think there's any question, it's the immigrants who are willing to work harder, on average," said the mayor of New York City, whose population is more than a third foreign-born. "Plenty of native-born Americans, tenth-generation here, that work very hard. So I'm not dissing everybody.
Josh Benson Co-Editor, Capital New York @jwbens
RT @danarubinstein: They work harder: Bloomberg's bottom-line immigration reform http://t.co/poqBJ4Mm
Dana Rubinstein Politics Reporter, Capital New York @danarubinstein
They work harder: Bloomberg's bottom-line immigration reform http://t.co/poqBJ4Mm

Nadler, on surrogate duty, says Romney was practicing private equity 'wrong' and 'with little conscience'

capitalnewyork.com — According to Representative Jerry Nadler, Democrats who are alarmed by the Obama campaign's attacks on private equity are "misunderstanding" the message. "I don't think the campaign is attacking private equity per se," Nadler said this afternoon, at a press conference at a local office of the United Auto Workers.
Colin Campbell Politics Reporter, New York Observer @BKcolin
.@ReidPillifant and I pretty much mined the same quotes from today's anti-Romney presser in NYC http://t.co/NfEPRvth http://t.co/5BgFOJuM

History's first draft in an archive of Mike Wallace's papers at Syracuse

capitalnewyork.com — Almost two months have passed since the death of Mike Wallace. Fans of the legendary former CBS newsman might consider making a pilgrimage to Syracuse University, whose Special Collections Research Library is filled with "the unadorned relics of Wallace's interviews with some of the most important people of the time, from 1958 to 1961."
Joe Pompeo Media Reporter, Capital New York @joepompeo
RT @tmcgev: History's first draft in an archive of Mike Wallace's papers at Syracuse: @joepompeo media lineup. http://t.co/fwZ6Heov
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
History's first draft in an archive of Mike Wallace's papers at Syracuse: @joepompeo media lineup. http://t.co/ywgBwy3n

Jay Ruttenberg on his comedy zine, 'The Lowbrow Reader,' and its new tenth anniversary collection

capitalnewyork.com — Without much exertion, one can find a massive wealth of Internet chatter on the stuff. The Onion's A.V. Club, Splitsider, A Special Thing, and the profusion of podcasts about/containing comedy all serve as homing beacons for the Comedy Nerd-a type that, while not new, has emerged in a short time as common and identifiable as the Science Fiction Dork, the Vinyl Fetishist, or the Gun Nut.
Jim Windolf Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair @jimwindolf
RT @capitalnewyork: Jay Ruttenberg on his comedy zine, 'The Lowbrow Reader,' and its new 10th anniversary collection http://t.co/TrGbMgaJ

Cuomo's very balanced approach to state Democratic leadership

capitalnewyork.com — Let no one accuse Governor Andrew Cuomo of failing to achieve balance in his designation of two new state Democratic party co-chairs, Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner and Harlem assemblyman Keith Wright. Stephanie Miner was elected mayor in 2009, after eight years on the local city council. She graduated from Syracuse University with a B.A.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
.@nygovCuomo's very balanced approach to NY Dem leadership http://t.co/K3JkKG3E cc: @capitaltongiht @Wright4Harlem @CityandStateNY

Huffington Post live video strategy takes shape with new hires, a new name

capitalnewyork.com — Roy Sekoff, Huffington Post's founding editor and a top lieutenant of the site's matriarch, Arianna Huffington, ran the meetings in which he also announced some of talent recently recruited for the venture.
Adam Clark Estes Blogger, The Atlantic Wire, The Atlantic @adamclarkestes
As @jayrosen_nyu said earlier, HuffPost Live sounds pretty interesting. I'll watch it http://t.co/cUVMzBVf
Michele Weldon Freelance Journalist @micheleweldon
Huffington Post live video strategy takes shape with new hires, a new name http://t.co/MkEzQZcz
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
"Huffington Post Streaming Network" changes name before launch to "HuffPost Live" - http://t.co/vunTmPX0
Jeff Bercovici Staff Writer, Forbes @jeffbercovici
.@joepompeo has latest on HuffPost Live video network. New name is a big improvement IMO. http://t.co/tgJYIEVC
Joe Pompeo Media Reporter, Capital New York @joepompeo
ICYMI: Huffington Post video offering takes shape with new hires and new name, HuffPost Live. July launch planned http://t.co/CiU8oC4N
Show 5 more tweets from Ethan Klapper, Andrea Stone, Jay Rosen, Joe Pompeo, Tom McGeveran

Cory Booker's Newark enemy says 'I told you so'

capitalnewyork.com — Newark mayor Cory Booker's decision this weekend to go off the Obama reservation on "Meet the Press"-saying the campaign's attacks on Mitt Romney's private-equity background "nauseate" him-was an unconventional one in the context of the very Democratic, very pro-Obama city he currently runs.
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
Cory Booker's Newark enemy says 'I told you so' http://t.co/glOVwf1o
Reid Pillifant Politics Reporter, Capital New York @reidpillifant
Cory Booker's Newark enemy says 'I told you so' http://t.co/LbkxUmpy
Reid Epstein Reporter, Politico @reidepstein
RT @reidpillifant: Cory Booker's Newark enemy says 'I told you so' http://t.co/SbNajsjd
John Koblin Writer, Deadspin @koblin
"People in Newark are turning to me now and saying, 'Mr. Rice, you were right.'" http://t.co/Y3kt73EQ @jwbens #TheRice
Ben Smith Editor-in-Chief, BuzzFeed @BuzzFeedBen
.@corybooker's '06 foe always knew he was a tool of the Jews http://t.co/qk09V4t7 cc @JenBlueAtEMILY
Show 2 more tweets from Alex Burns, Steve Kornacki

Rangel talks about his absent father, but not his villa

capitalnewyork.com — At a press conference in front of City Hall today where he picked up the endorsement of Rep. Jose Serrano, Rep. Charlie Rangel was asked if his strong advocacy of Puerto Rican issues was "because you are half Puerto Rican."
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
video: @cbRangel talks about his absent father, but not his villa http://t.co/bgxJboFv cc: @maggiepolitico @RosieGray @DKelections @bkcolin

Gloria Allred assigns the tabloids another story about breasts

capitalnewyork.com — Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? Daily News: Gloria Allred is in the news! If you don't know who she is, may I refer you to this moment in November 2011 in the Herman Cain presidential campaign, brought to you by Allred?
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
Gloria Allred assigns the tabloids another story about breasts (and, @stuloeser, taxis) http://t.co/Wy9gGWJk

Friends of Tom Allon gather in Midtown, via Stuyvesant and Cornell

capitalnewyork.com — Tom Allon, the owner of a chain of community newspapers who is running for mayor in 2013, spoke to 40 potential donors yesterday at a birthday fund-raiser at the rooftop cafe of Midtown's Kimberly Hotel. Many of the attendees had gone to school with Allon at Stuyvesant High School or Cornell University.
Josh Benson Co-Editor, Capital New York @jwbens
"'Google Central Park wouldn't sound so good,' he said." http://t.co/5PeFarGL

Sharpton: 'Commissioner, facts are facts'

capitalnewyork.com — Al Sharpton responded on TV to Ray Kelly's op-ed about stop-and-frisk.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
video: @TheRevAl: 'Commissioner, facts are facts' http://t.co/2wn5WdHu #StopAndFrisk @PoliticsNation @nyclu @joshgreenman @nydnopinions

Huffington Post live video strategy takes shape with new hires, a new name

capitalnewyork.com — Roy Sekoff, Huffington Post's founding editor and a top lieutenant of the site's matriarch, Arianna Huffington, ran the meetings in which he also announced some of talent recently recruited for the venture.
Melissa Lampman Web Producer, Calgary Herald @mlampy
Huffington Post live video strategy takes shape with new hires, a new name: http://t.co/pduh7EDh

Silver, the third man, applies the breaks

capitalnewyork.com — After a series of vivid stories in The New York Times highlighting problems in state-run facilities for the disabled and mentally ill, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed creating an inspector's office that would answer directly to him. But Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has a problem with that approach, saying it's "a totally internal process and that there is no outside review."
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
RT @capitalnewyork: Morning briefing by @azipaybarah: Silver, the third man, applies the breaks http://t.co/V68iCpdk

New York City to consider hiking taxi fares by as much as 20 percent

capitalnewyork.com — First, the Bloomberg administration chose a Taxi of Tomorrow that many of them disliked. Then the city created a whole new class of so-called Borough Taxis that medallion owners, and some taxi drivers, believe will steal business from the regular yellow cabs.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
i <3 trains. RT @joepompeo: 20%?! RT @danarubinstein: Nxt week, NYC 2 consider raising taxi fares by as much as 20 % http://t.co/Dt0bRKho
Joe Pompeo Media Reporter, Capital New York @joepompeo
20 percent?! RT @danarubinstein: Next week, city to consider raising taxi fares by as much as 20 percent http://t.co/R0VOnIak
Josh Sternberg Freelance Journalist @joshsternberg
RT @capitalnewyork New York City to consider hiking taxi fares by as much as 20 percent http://t.co/2dcaK3ed
Dana Rubinstein Politics Reporter, Capital New York @danarubinstein
Next week, city to consider raising taxi fares by as much as 20 percent http://t.co/1YsZpOKJ

'Tom Allon Becomes Mayor '

capitalnewyork.com — Publisher and mayoral candidate Tom Allon imagines what 2013 coverage might look like in his newspaper.
Michael Calderone Senior Media Reporter, Huffington Post @mlcalderone
"Tom Allon Becomes Mayor," says Tom Allon's west side newspaper. http://t.co/DBvtnV8u
Joe Pompeo Media Reporter, Capital New York @joepompeo
RT @azipaybarah: publisher prints mock front page: 'Tom Allon Becomes Mayor' http://t.co/TfTtxAFW cc: @dylanbyers @davidwchen @Sallygold ...
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
publisher prints mock front page: 'Tom Allon Becomes Mayor' http://t.co/TfTtxAFW cc: @dylanbyers @davidwchen @Sallygold @bkcolin

No longer vulnerable, Kirsten Gillibrand dabbles in king-making

capitalnewyork.com — When Nydia Velazquez decided she needed a big show of support during her first tough primary in years, she called on Kirsten Gillibrand. This morning, returning a favor from a few years ago, Gillibrand served as the headliner at a rainy endorsement press conference for Velazquez on the steps of City Hall.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
"...other Democrats need @SenGillibrand more than she needs them"--@ReidPillifant http://t.co/DvOVwvXh
Josh Benson Co-Editor, Capital New York @jwbens
It wasn't long ago that Gillibrand was the one chasing endorsements, @reidpillifant writes: http://t.co/0EX3nzoN

'Tom Allon Becomes Mayor '

capitalnewyork.com — Publisher and mayoral candidate Tom Allon imagines what 2013 coverage might look like in his newspaper.
Andrew J. Hawkins Managing Editor, City and State @andyjayhawk
#smh "Tom Allon Becomes Mayor" http://t.co/PnXpzAs2 via @azipaybarah
David W. Chen City Hall Bureau Chief, New York Times @davidwchen
.@tomallon4mayor celebrates his birthday by publishing a "tom allon becomes mayor" mock page http://t.co/daauoQnN H/T @azipaybarah

Obama super PAC's April haul from New York: $12,500

capitalnewyork.com — According to the latest F.E.C. filings, Priorities USA Action raised just over $1.5 million in April, which included $1 million from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Donors from across New York State gave a grand total of $12,500.
Reid Pillifant Politics Reporter, Capital New York @reidpillifant
Obama super PAC's April haul from New York: $12,500 http://t.co/c69SHnqG

'TNR' brings back Franklin Foer as editor, plans to double staff

capitalnewyork.com — The New Republic continues to take shape under Chris Hughes, the 28-year-old Facebook co-founder who bought the venerable Beltway title in March. But as much Hughes is expected to usher the magazine into the digital future, he's also brought back a part of its recent past: Franklin Foer has returned as editor, displacing TNR veteran Richard Just, who had taken over following Foer's departure in 2010.
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
'TNR' brings back Franklin Foer as editor, plans to double staff: Leading today's media lineup from @joepompeo http://t.co/zB78FdDs
Joe Pompeo Media Reporter, Capital New York @joepompeo
On today's Lineup, TNR brings back Franklin Foer as editor, plans to double staff; +Murdoch, Brooks, The Atavist & more http://t.co/ZJG89V6E

Could Ike Davis get Wally Pipped by Queens boy Mike Baxter?

capitalnewyork.com — Well, they're conspiring with Davis himself, who isn't helping matters with a .163 average and five home runs through Sunday's games. But the team's patience, exemplified by Terry Collins' declaration that "there is nothing etched in stone" about Davis on the major league roster, is affected by some other moving parts.
Emma Span Associate Sports Editor, The Daily @emmaspan
At this point he could get Pipped by an ottoman. RT @capitalnewyork: Could Ike Davis get Wally Pipped by Mike Baxter? http://t.co/KaISYq42

New York City to consider hiking taxi fares by as much as 20 percent

capitalnewyork.com — First, the Bloomberg administration chose a Taxi of Tomorrow that many of them disliked. Then the city created a whole new class of so-called Borough Taxis that medallion owners, and some taxi drivers, believe will steal business from the regular yellow cabs.
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
#NYC to consider hiking cab fares by as much as 20% http://t.co/emhXvF50 via @danarubinstein, @capitalnewyork

Anti-Rangel super PAC solicits small donors, echoes Espaillat

capitalnewyork.com — The anti-incumbent super PAC that's targeting Charlie Rangel is now soliciting small-dollar donations for its campaign to unseat the 42-year incumbent. "Perhaps no single incumbent politician deserves to be fired more than the ethically-challenged Rangel," wrote Eric O'Keefe, the co-chairman of the Campaign for Primary Accountability in an email to supporters this morning.
Reid Pillifant Politics Reporter, Capital New York @reidpillifant
The anti-incumbent super PAC targeting @cbrangel is soliciting small donors, echoing Espaillat http://t.co/BKlzTb14

The spaghetti's on the wall as Ali Khan drowns 'Mad Men' in champagne

capitalnewyork.com — Ever since Megan quit, a strange harmony has settled over the show. There seemed to be experiments with making good communication skills feel exciting. I watched Don and Megan having their mature discussions about Sally and Betty and who's quitting and who's not with my head cocked to one side like a dog, waiting to see whether that jingling sound was the can opener or the car keys.
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
The spaghetti's on the wall as Ali Khan drowns 'Mad Men' in champagne: Latest recap from @starleekine http://t.co/hYRgrn2E

Bloomberg says if you buy Facebook, buy other things too

capitalnewyork.com — Today, a reporter asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg whether he thought it was a good idea to buy Facebook stock. The mayor, who was participating in a press conference at Google's New York headquarters, said he had no special expertise in the matter, but urged investors to diversify.
Dana Rubinstein Politics Reporter, Capital New York @danarubinstein
RT @capitalnewyork: Bloomberg says, sure, buy Facebook, but buy other things too http://t.co/GofpnBDT

Asked about the Mulgrew sex suit, Bloomberg piles on

capitalnewyork.com — Mayor Michael Bloomberg said today he hopes United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew has acquired a more acute appreciation for the "absurd." This weekend, the New York Post ran a story alleging an inappropriate relationship between United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew and a guidance counselor who subsequently rose within union ranks, based upon a lawsuit that Mulgrew's spokesman called "absurd."
Dana Rubinstein Politics Reporter, Capital New York @danarubinstein
RT @barneykeller: Asked about the Mulgrew sex suit, Bloomberg piles on | Capital New York: http://t.co/WGjvp90a

Sequels to sex scandals, with scare quotes and without

capitalnewyork.com — Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? The New York Post: Whenever there is an opportunity to put three capital Xs together, the Post takes it, just as surely as it will take any opportunity, in a headline that has even remotely to do with money, to replaces Ss with dollar signs.
Tom McGeveran Co-Editor, Capital New York @tmcgev
Sequels to sex scandals, with scare quotes and without http://t.co/E2Z1ktZO

Asked about the Mulgrew sex suit, Bloomberg piles on

capitalnewyork.com — Mayor Michael Bloomberg said today he hopes United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew has acquired a more acute appreciation for the "absurd." This weekend, the New York Post ran a story alleging an inappropriate relationship between United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew and a guidance counselor who subsequently rose within union ranks, based upon a lawsuit that Mulgrew's spokesman called "absurd."
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
.@MikeBloomberg:"glad 2 read...@UFT suddenly opposes lawsuits that r full of quote 'absurd false charges'" http://t.co/ijXiwLPX @Rweingarten

Asked about the Mulgrew sex suit, Bloomberg piles on

capitalnewyork.com — Mayor Michael Bloomberg said today he hopes United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew has acquired a more acute appreciation for the "absurd." This weekend, the New York Post ran a story alleging an inappropriate relationship between United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew and a guidance counselor who subsequently rose within union ranks, based upon a lawsuit that Mulgrew's spokesman called "absurd."
Josh Benson Co-Editor, Capital New York @jwbens
"I was glad to read this weekend that the UFT suddenly opposes lawsuits that are full of quote 'absurd false charges'" http://t.co/29gO9jJI

Cory Booker attacks Obama ads on 'Meet the Press,' then posts a make-up on YouTube

capitalnewyork.com — President Obama's re-election campaign has tried to argue that the anti-Bain Capital offensive it launched last week isn't meant as a broader attack on the private equity industry as a whole, but not all of his surrogates are willing to thread the same needle.
Reid Pillifant Politics Reporter, Capital New York @reidpillifant
Source just called to marvel at the weirdness of the "Booker hostage video" http://t.co/FRFYONGI

'Everywhere': Cuomo and Schumer at Quinn's wedding

capitalnewyork.com — Here's Governor Andrew Cuomo at Christine Quinn's wedding this weekend, declining an opportunity to claim responsibility for the day's events.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
video of @nygovCuomo & @ChuckSchumer outside @ChriscQuinn's wedding http://t.co/NGHCpAAS #GayMarriage @FakeDanSavage @JoeMyGod #lgbt #ssm

Going big on a sordid story about the teachers union

capitalnewyork.com — A lawsuit against United Federation of Teachers head Michael Mulgrew alleges that he had sex in a classroom in 2005 with a married guidance counselor and helped that woman get a plum union job, and then traded away members' rights in contract talks in exchange for keeping the affair quiet.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
Briefing: Going big on a sordid story about @UFT http://t.co/oicPReko cc: @Rweingarten @LisaFleisher @DianeRavitch @GothamSchools

Rangel adviser: 'We're going to win, and we're going to win big'

capitalnewyork.com — A top adviser to Rep. Charlie Rangel said he feels good about the 21-term congressman's chances for re-election, despite a newly configued district and strong opposition in the June 26 primary. "We're going to win and we're going to win big," said Bill Lynch, a longtime Rangel adviser who has the incumbent lock up union support.
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
.32bj_seiu endorsed @cbRangel. adviser Bill Lynch (who predicted "big" win) telegraphed it. http://t.co/wDhKSEM8 #ny13
Azi Paybarah Politics Reporter, Capital New York @azipaybarah
Rangel adviser: 'We're going to win, and we're going to win big' http://t.co/yZvFOH6S @buzzfeedben @pwire @jm_dc @hotlinesteve
Josh Benson Co-Editor, Capital New York @jwbens
Rangel adviser: 'We're going to win, and we're going to win big' http://t.co/v0IlnnK9