Robert Hornak, a Republican operative running for Peter Vallone Jr.’s seat on the City Council, kicked off his campaign with a fundraiser featuring Curtis Sliwa, and Niger Innis. Hornak, who’s a former chair of the New York Young Republican Club, seems to think that Astoria’s 22nd Council district is “is the most conservative district in the city currently represented by a democrat.” Umm, has he been to the neighborhood lately? The Daily News also gives him a shout-out, as an “enemy of government fat” who’s betting on bipartisan support.
In a surprise move, Paul Vallone, is running for a council seat in Bayside, rather than moving back here to take over his brother’s seat when term limits kick in. Costa Constantinides, a lawyer who has been active with the Queens County Young Democrats and the Long Island City Alliance, had his own fundraiser last week.
Vallone Junior, of course is seeking the nomination for Queens Borough President. Meanwhile, Eric Gioia is promising that his run for public advocate will be the greenest campaign ever.
