The 22nd State Senate district.
Is the so-called “Golden effect” waning in Southwest Brooklyn?
New York City political blog Room Eight recently published an analysis of November’s election results that show victorious Republican State Senator Marty Golden actually lost the two constituencies of the 22nd Senate District that fall entirely within Bay Ridge’s borders. Continue reading »
1:00am, November 7 – Declared winners in Bay Ridge so far are all incumbents – Representatives Michael Grimm and Jerry Nadler, State Senator Diane Savino, and Assemblyman Felix Ortiz.
1:30am, November 7 – State Senator Marty Golden and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis have also been declared winners in their reelection bids.
1:55am, November 7 – Alec Brook-Krasny is the winner in the 46th Assembly district. All area incumbents held onto their seats.
Incumbent candidates are noted with an asterisk. Declared winners are underlined, where applicable.
Results as of November 7, 8:00pm, via WABC:
Congress – District 11 (with 100% reporting)
Republican Congressman Michael Grimm (left) defeats Democratic challenger, Mark Murphy. (Grimm photo: Brian Hedden. Murphy photo via Facebook/Mark Murphy campaign).
Congress – District 10 (with 98.8% reporting)
NY Senate – District 22 (with 100% reporting)
Democrat Andrew Gounardes (left) is defeated by Republican incumbent Marty Golden (right). (Photos: Andrew Gounardes/Flickr and Erica Sherman)
NY Senate – District 23 (with 100% reporting)
State Senator Diane Savino (left) defeats her Republican challenger, Lisa Grey (right).
NY Assembly – District 64 (with 100% reporting)
Democrat John Mancuso (left) has lost to incumbent Republican Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (right).
NY Assembly – District 46(with 100% reporting)
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (left) leads his Republican challenger, Tom McCarthy.
NY Assembly – District 51 (with 84% reporting)
Today is election day!
There have been a few changes to Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts since the last election. This article reviews the new boundaries for Congressional districts that cover Bay Ridge, and lists the candidates that have their names on the ballot (* indicates incumbent candidate). Remember, you can locate your polling site through the Board of Elections web site, or text NYCVOTES to 877877.
State Assembly – District 64
A portion of the 64th State Assembly District, which also includes parts of Staten Island.
A significant portion of northern Bay Ridge is represented by the 64th State Assembly District. Replacing the old 60th district, the 64th represents a little less of the neighborhood than it did before. Portions of the district also lie in Staten Island. The candidates on the ballot are:
Today is election day!
There have been a few changes to Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts since the last election. This article reviews the new boundaries for State Senate districts that cover Bay Ridge, and lists the candidates that have their names on the ballot (* indicates incumbent candidate). Remember, you can locate your polling site through the Board of Elections web site, or text NYCVOTES to 877877.
State Senate – District 22
The Bay Ridge portion of the 22nd State Senate district, which stretches to Mill Basin.
Most of Bay Ridge is represented by the 22nd State Senate district. It covers much of the same ground as it did before, though there are some minor changes in the northeast corner of Bay Ridge (a few residents once represented in the 22nd district are now in the 23rd district). There are changes to the boundary in the eastern part of the district, as it now includes Manhattan Beach. The candidates on the ballot are:
Today is election day!
There have been a few changes to Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts since the last election. This article reviews the new boundaries for Congressional districts that cover Bay Ridge, and lists the candidates that have their names on the ballot (* indicates incumbent candidate). Remember, you can locate your polling site through the Board of Elections web site, or text NYCVOTES to 877877.
Congress – District 11
Most Bay Ridge residents will vote in the 11th Congressional District. We’re looking forward to at least 10 years of Hunger Games references.
Most of Bay Ridge is represented by the 11th Congressional district. It covers much of the same ground as the old 13th district. In Bay Ridge, it is essentially unchanged, though there are changes to the boundary as it reaches into Bensonhurst. The candidates on the ballot are:
Still stuck at home and bored? Or maybe you’ve made it in to work and decided to take your mind off commuter hell for a few moments?
Here are a couple examples of footage taken on Monday while superstorm Sandy was still raging over our area.
One video shows the 69th Street pier during what looks like the height of the so-called frankenstorm.
In another, World News Australia conducts a phone interview with stranded-at-home high school math teacher Ellie Terry – who works at Telecommunications High School [350 67th Street], while scenes captured during Sandy’s wrath play on screen.
Terry’s plans while schools are still being used as evacuation centers? Using a special Facebook plug-in, she’s opted to take a couple of days to phone undecided voters in Pennsylvania for President Obama’s reelection campaign.
Image source: Rob Boudon via Flickr.
If you were thinking of voting with an absentee ballot this year, just remember that the deadline for applications is October 30. But that’s cutting it a bit close to election day, isn’t it? Best to make that request as soon as possible. And remember – you must already be registered to vote in the first place, and the deadline for that is tomorrow, October 13.
“Sometimes life gets in the way, the unexpected happens, and the chance to cast your ballot gets lost in the mix,” Congressman Michael Grimm wrote in an recent email his office sent out to supporters. “Please don’t let this happen to you. This is arguably the most critical election of our lifetimes and your vote could make the difference regarding the direction of our nation.”
Whether you’re voting for Rep. Grimm or not, he makes a very important point.
Community Board 10 member and Salem Press winner Rita Meade recently wrote an extensive piece on what the right to vote meant to her, as reported by Bay Ridge Odyssey earlier this week. Word.
But don’t just vote because someone told you too, vote because it’s vital to your future, as well as the future of your family, your friends, and your neighbors.
You can apply for an absentee ballot by clicking right here.
Example of a 2008 Minnesota ballot rejected as the write-in candidate, “Lizard People,” had not yet attained the 30 years of age required by the U.S. Constitution of its Senators. (via Gothamist)
We want you to vote. We really, really, really want you to vote.
Pretty-please. With sugar on top.
And the registration deadline for the election is coming up fast. This Friday, in fact – applications must be postmarked by October 12.
And this year, it is easier than ever before.
New York has a web page where you can check to see if you’re registered. It will also tell you what district you live in for Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly elections. These district numbers have been updated to reflect this year’s redistricting process (for example, Bay Ridge residents used to voting in the 13th Congressional District will now see that they will now be voting in District 11).
If you have a valid New York State driver license or non-driver ID, you can register to vote online through the MyDMV web site. If you don’t have a DMV ID card, or you simply prefer to mail in your application, you can download a form from the State Board of Elections and mail it in. Or register in person at 345 Adams Street.
By this Friday, October 12.
Thank you!
Above are two attack ads – one put out by each campaign in the U.S. Congressional race between Rep. Michael Grimm (R) and challenger Mark Murphy (D).
Thought?