The latest installment in our Five Borough Ballot series visits a polling center in the Van Dyke Houses as residents—at least, some of them—cast their votes.
Early indications were that turnout in the 2013 primary was somewhat higher around the borough. Incumbents survived, and established candidates prevailed over insurgents, in Council races.
On a night when most incumbents were returned to office, the long-serving district attorney was defeated and a former power-broker lost a bid at resurrection.
They’re paid workers, in many cases. But a few insist that the money doesn’t trump principle: One claims he turned down a Republican candidate who was offering more.
Told that the issue would be resolved by this afternoon, many voters chose to come back to the site later in the day. But those unable to make the return…
