NYT > Metro CampaignsFind breaking news on the campaign trail from the New York Region including news from New York City, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey and ConnecticutCandidates for State Office Make Their Bid for Conservative Party Support- February 14, 2006 The annual conference of the New York's Conservative Party drew a bevy of candidates well aware that no Republican has captured a statewide office in New York without Conservative backing in 30 years.http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/14/nyregion/metrocampaigns/14conservatives.html?ex=12975732... Councilman Plans to Challenge Veteran Brooklyn Congressman- February 13, 2006 City Councilman Charles Barron of Brooklyn said he would challenge U.S. Representative Edolphus Towns, a 24-year incumbent, in this year's Democratic primary.http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/13/nyregion/metrocampaigns/13barron.html?ex=1297486800&... |