Democratic attorney-general candidate Eric Schneiderman — who, as a passenger, was involved in a minor car accident and left the scene — voted six times to increase criminal penalties against hit-and-run drivers.
The bills he voted for — in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and twice in 2005 — increased punishment for leaving the scene of an accident that results in personal injury or death.
Schneiderman was riding in a campaign staffer’s car that struck a parked vehicle in Chelsea on July 12. They pulled away without leaving a note. He said they were unaware they’d hit anything.
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A group of fed-up smokers has started a write-in campaign to protest higher taxes on cigarettes.
Instead of targeting New York lawmakers who voted for the latest $1.60 tax hike on butts, the NYC Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment — CLASH — is suggesting nic-addicted citizens pencil in, “I smoke, I vote,” when they head to the polls next month.
“This action demonstrates to whomever ultimately ends up in office that we are significantly sized voting bloc that they cannot continue to rob to balance their mishandled budget,” says the group’s flier.
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You don’t have to be an accountant to know these numbers are bad for the Republican.
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is crushing her opponent, former US Rep. Joe DioGuardi, in fund-raising.
New York’s junior senator has a hefty $3.5 million in cash on hand, compared with about $347,000 for her GOP rival.
And although she probably doesn’t need the money, former President Bill Clinton is helping her raise even more campaign cash. He’s headlining a New York City fund-raiser for her this Saturday.