Comptroller: City Councilwoman Melinda Katz (D-Forest Hills) says she is the no-nonsense candidate for city comptroller, and when asked what separates her from the other candidates in the four-way Democratic primary, that attitude comes through. Comment.

Brooklyn: Each week, Courier Life provides our readers with a saucy mix of political tidbits about borough legislators and those vying to be our borough legislators. This week is no different with candidates not only solidifying their position on the ballot, but in the hearts and minds of voters. Enjoy! Comment.

Council District 25: City Council candidate Daniel Dromm was joined by state Assemblyman Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Heights) and several members of the Queens Latino community for a campaign rally outside the Jackson Heights post office Saturday. Comment.

Comptroller: There were no clear winners and no standouts in a debate last week between four Democratic City Council members running for city comptroller this fall. Comment.

Council District 25: City Councilwoman Helen Sears (D-Jackson Heights) said Tuesday that she could not understand why supporters of her opponent, Danny Dromm, held a protest outside her office last week where attendees claimed she had not denounced an anonymous mailing attacking Dromm, because she released a statement condemning the apparent smear campaign two days earlier. Comment.

Council District 26: Woodside translator David Rosasco is determined to fight his ejection from the Democratic primary ballot every step of the way, but prominent Queens Democrats say his campaign is finished. Comment.

Council District 33: It’s not Watergate, but when it comes to the hotly contested fight for the 33rd Council District, you never know. Comments (1).

Comptroller: Chapter three of our week-long series of candidates’ debate — a fight to be city comptroller — will air tonight at 9 pm on the BCAT TV Network. Comment.

Council District 14: 14th Council District incumbent Maria Baez has chosen not to participate in the Bronx Times / BRONXNET 14th Council District primary debate scheduled to be taped on Wednesday, August 26. Baez campaign manager Yesenia Polanco sent The Bronx Times a statement on Thursday, August 20. The statement is posted below. Comments (1).

Council District 39: What is the best way to get from Point A to Point B? Comments (1).

Public Advocate: Former Gov. Mario Cuomo, a giant in the Democratic party, on Wednesday endorsed Councilman Bill DeBlasio (D–Park Slope), a life-sized giant, in his bruising race for public advocate. Comment.

Council District 33: Brooklyn Bridge Park is being built — no, really — so now it’s time for the candidates for the City Council seat that includes the park to explain how it will be maintained for years to come. Comment.

Council District 39: One Republican City Council candidate is NOT running on his record — his criminal record, that is. Comments (1).

Council District 34: The incumbent, a former protege of Democratic Party boss Vito Lopez, is making the Broadway Triangle rezoning a big issue in her race for re-election — even though the project is in the next district. Comments (1).

Council District 28: Council candidate Ruben Wills on Friday took his campaign into his own hands — his fists, to be exact, police said. Comments (2).

Assembly District 38: After a false start, a special election to replace disgraced former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio (D-Richmond Hill) is back on, and the Queens Democratic Party was quick to announce its pick to run on the party’s line. Comments (1).

Mayor: The city’s largest municipal union last week threw its weight behind city Comptroller William Thompson in the mayoral race, prompting Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign to question what his opponent promised in exchange for the nod. Comment.

Council District 39: Who needs Tivo? The Brooklyn Paper and Brooklyn Independent Television’s exciting debate featuring the five men who hope to succeed Bill DeBlasio can be viewed just by clicking here. With video … Comments (5).

Council District 33: There’s no need for Tivo! You can watch candidates for the 33rd Council District — currently occupied by David Yassky — debate right here, right now! With video … Comment.

Council District 39: City Council hopeful George Smith hasn’t even begun the policial career he’s vying for and he’s already been slapped with sexual harassment charges. Comments (2).

City Comptroller candidate David Yassky is finding that his failed race for Congress is beginning to erode political support in his home borough. Comment.

Council District 39: In the heat of the campaign to succeed City Councilman Bill DeBlasio, candidate Josh Skaller’s wife Kelly gave birth to the couple’s second child, a daughter named Selah, at New York Methodist Hospital on Aug. 7. Comment.

Council District 31: City Council candidate Scherie Murray said southeast Queens residents have many different concerns on their mind and suggested that one of the best ways to approach all of the community’s problems was to utilize technology. Comment.

The Bronx: The Bronx Times and BRONXNET will host a series of televised candidate debates to be taped on Wednesday, August 26 and cablecast at a later date. The series will include the 11th Council District, 12th Council District, 14th Council District and 16th Council District. Comment.

Election: Chapter two of our week-long series of candidates’ debate — a fight for the 39th district seat — continues tonight at 9 pm on the BCAT TV Network. Comments (1).

The Bronx: Krystal Serrano and Yorman Nunez are to some extent insiders, the former an immigrant advocate and ex-candidate in the 12th Council District, the latter a rising star and ex-candidate in the 14th Council District. So what do Serrano and Nunez think of the candidates who remain? Comments (1).

The Bronx: On Saturday, August 15 the BK got a boost from the BX. Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. endorsed Public Advocate candidate Bill de Blasio, a Brooklyn councilman. The two pols met a Soundview street fair to promote de Blasio’s platform: a reformed Civilian Complaint Review Board. Comment.

Council District 14: Yudelka Tapia has neglected to add that she endorsed Assemblyman Nelson Castro in 2008, some Fernando Cabrera backers maintain. Comment.

Council District 29: From Facebook to Twitter, candidates running for City Councilwoman Melinda Katz’s (D-Forest Hills) seat are using a variety of new media to get their message out to voters. Comment.

Council District 39: One candidate announced in advance that he’d show up this morning — the other just showed up. Isn’t this subway system big enough for the both of them? Comments (1).

Cleaning the Gowanus: The Paterson administration has backed away from its surprise call last year to have the federal government lead a Superfund clean-up of the Gowanus Canal — and now says the Environmental Protection Agency should “carefully review” an alternate proposal from Mayor Bloomberg for decontaminating the waterway. Comment.

Council District 14: 14th Council District candidate Fernando Cabrera picked up yet another significant endorsement on Thursday, August 13, when Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. lent his support to the New Life International Outreach Church pastor. Comment.

Council District 12: Four have become three. Co-op City parent Sebastian Ulanga is no longer a candidate in the 12th Council District. Ulanga was on the ballot as of Friday, August 14 but announced that he would cut short his campaign. Comments (1).

Council District 39: City Council candidate John Heyer has found an issue that he hopes to ride all the way to office. Comment.

Election: It ain’t Lincoln vs. Douglas, but our television debates — a collaboration with Brooklyn Independent Television — are a great way to make an informed decision this election season. Comment.