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To the editor: (re: “Time to make a change at the top,” Dec. 15) Ms. Betsy Knapp hit the nail on the head. Kudos to her and recent political reporting in The Riverdale Press. Now let’s step back, unpack it, and give it a wider perspective. more

2/3/23

Bronx Dems are anti-BDS?

To the editor: Shocking but true. The local Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club supports pro-BDS candidates! more

8/18/22

Heller clueless? Or an albatross

To the editor: (re: “New election slate sees success down-ballot,” July 28) In a recent story that appeared in The Riverdale Press, Michael Heller comments on three other winners: “I really don’t have a clue what they’re for other than being in opposition to the Ben Franklin Club.” more

8/12/22

Jessica Haller and Dan Padernacht talk to an early voter outside of P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen on Tuesday afternoon in an election where fewer than 10 percent of eligible voters showed up. Haller and Padernacht both finished behind Eric Dinowitz and Mino Lora in the first round of tabulation in the ranked-choice special election to see who will fill Andrew Cohen’s final year on the city council.

Dinowitz grabs early lead, but fate up to rankings

It’s now Eric Dinowitz’s race to lose, although he’ll have to wait three weeks or so to find out if he’s going to be the area’s next city councilman. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/29/21

Jessica Haller is accusing the Eric Dinowitz campaign of not fully disclosing in-kind campaign contributions from the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club.

Haller accuses Dinowitz, Ben Franklin Club, of violating campaign finance laws

Is Eric Dinowitz's seemingly cozy relationship with the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club politics as usual? Or is it, as one of his opponents in Tuesday's city council special election race claim, a violation of campaign finance law? more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/18/21

Jessica Haller already spent more than $96,000 in her efforts to succeed Andrew Cohen on the city council. However, less than 10 percent of those funds have stayed in the Bronx. Haller says she is trying to use local sources when possible, but just this past month, spent $18,000 elsewhere in the city for ‘digital ads.’

Taxpayers fund campaigns, but little remains in Bronx

It’s supposed to be a local city council special election race, but some might say it’s not feeling very local. That is, for everyone except Carlton Berkley. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 2/28/21

It’s a battle to control the Democratic Party here in the Bronx, with sides seemingly led by Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club president Michael Heller, left, and city council candidate Dan Padernacht — at least according to Heller. But then again, many observers say the man really in control is Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, center, whose son also is running for city council.

Candidates band together versus Ben Franklin Club

Just a few weeks ago, all seven candidates looking to replace Andrew Cohen on the city council visited with members of the Ben Franklin Club — virtually — in the hopes to get that endorsement. But as of Monday, only one is left seeking it — the one many felt was going to get it anyway, thanks to his strong family connections. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/27/20

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz wants his son, Eric, to be the community's next councilman. The six people running against him say that's fine — but don't use the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club to do it.

Council candidates tell Ben Franklin Club to forget it

The community's most influential political club decided recently that endorsing a city council candidate was far more important than giving club members a say in who should lead them. Now most of the candidates who originally sought that endorsement have their own message: Thanks, but no thanks. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/21/20

One political club that's feeling a lot like Trump

In every single instance, the right of the people to choose their leaders was paramount to anything — and everything — else. Those are ideals that remain no matter what your political beliefs are, or what party you choose to affiliate yourself with. more

12/13/20

Anyone looking for a rematch in last year’s race for Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club president between Morgan Evers and Michael Heller will have to wait indefinitely. The club voted to postpone its officer elections until likely after the coronavirus pandemic, but decided to move forward with city council endorsements.

Dem club leaders ... forever and ever?

It didn’t take Michael Heller long to come up with plans not only to ensure the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club could vote on new leadership in January, but endorse someone for Andrew Cohen’s soon-to-be-open city council seat as well. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/13/20

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