Albany, NY – In an attempt to block Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito, as NYC next council speaker, Gov. Cuomo is backing her opponent in his first clash with new mayor Bill de Blasio.
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The New York Post (http://bit.ly/KgTK37) reports that Cuomo has lined up support for Councilman Dan Garodnick with the help from Democratic leaders Assemblyman Carl Heastie and US Rep. Joseph Crowley.
Mayor-elect de Blasio endorsed Mark-Viverito for speaker earlier this month, angering Democratic party leaders.
Westchester resident Cuomo maintains a publicly neutral stance in the council contest.
Cuomo has presented himself as an economic moderate in his 2014 re-election strategy, going against de Blasio’s plan. The council is expected to be decided Jan. 8.
Cuomo should watch his step. Del Blasio has the backing of the people.
What kind of lawyer does not know how to spell PROMINENT?