(D–Howard Beach/Ozone Park) has been working to close a $3.7 billion budget gap, “while maintaining the quality of our educational and healthcare systems that are of paramount importance to every New Yorker”. Full Article at The Queens Gazette

Although he already had picked up the endorsement of the Queens Democratic Party, state Assemblyman Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Heights) has begun to rack up individual endorsements in his bid to replace embattled state Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D-East... Full Article at Bayside Times

After calling on state Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D-East Elmhurst) to resign following his conviction on a misdemeanor for assaulting his girlfriend, the Queens Democratic Party issued a further rebuke by backing state Assemblyman Jose Peralta (D-Jackson... Full Article at Bayside Times

campaign contributions to pay legal debts and there are also restrictions on accepting gifts without disclosing the amounts or sources of the funds. Full Article at The Queens Gazette

If Queens State Senator Hiram Monserrate manages to keep his job in Albany, he’ll have another fight on his hands next year, as Democratic Assemblymember Jose Peralta announced he will challenge Monserrate in a 2010 Democratic primary. Full Article at The Queens Courier

Queens Democrats will instead endorse Assemblyman Jose Peralta. Full Article at Gawker