Tag: Democratic primary

  • SAL WHO? Runs Strong 3rd

    Wednesday, September 10, 1997 by MICHAEL O. ALLEN and JERE HESTER, Daily News Staff Writers Maverick City Councilman Sal Albanese surprised the experts again last night with a strong third-place finish in the Democratic mayoral primary. The 47-year-old Brooklyn lawmaker had 21% of the vote with 99% of ballots counted — a good showing by…

  • Don’t Sell Cops Short, Says Rudy

    Sunday, August 31, 1997 by MICHAEL O. ALLEN and PAUL SCHWARTZMAN, Daily News Staff Writers A day after thousands protesting police brutality marched on City Hall, Mayor Giuliani yesterday sought to refocus attention on cops’ accomplishments while his chief rival took the day off. Eleven days before the Democratic primary, front-runner Ruth Messinger spent the…