The Fate of Rosie Mendez's Seat - and Other Campaign Headlines for Tuesday August 8

"I know for sure that I lost some huge blocks where I've built relationships over the last few years." -Ny Whitaker, a candidate for District Leader for the 68th Assembly District, Part D, tells Gotham Gazette In Manhattan, District Leader Maps Redrawn Last Minute and Hard to Find Gotham Gazette "While much of the media and public's attention is focussed on New York's mayoral and City Council races, lesser known elections are also slated to take place this fall.