Since my "Grapevine" column is bi-weekly, I couldn’t hold on to this lil bit of info for 2 more weeks, so I have decided to do an addendum to this week’s column. There is word on the streets that former city-council-woman Tracey Boyland will challenge State Senator Velmanette Montgomery for the 18th Senatorial District in Brooklyn. This will be the first primary challenge to Montgomery in 10 years (Numan Sabree/1996), and it may signal a last gasp attempt by the Boyland clan to hold on to their dwindling dynasty.
It was interesting to see the Amsteradam News give front page status to the fact that Kevin Powell has withdrawn from the 10th Congressional race, a full 8 days AFTER I broke the story here on Room 8. Also late with that news-item were the New York Times, and other mainstream media. STAY TUNED-IN TO THE BLOGS FOLKS, IT"S HAPPENING.
In the 43rdAD, Dunstan Jackson is the latest entrant to the District Leader (male) race. Some people are asking if Kirsten Foy is still running? Do you know? In the 55thAD, Stanley Kinnard was taking a late look at the Assembly seat and a possible challenge; however, it doesnt look like he is fired- up to go. Another thing, they say Eric Adams is campaigning all over Brooklyn and mostly outside his district. What’s that all about Eric? Borough President 2009?
Anyway, hopefully I’ll see you in two weeks with another full "Grapevine" column. Till then, stay tuned-in.