Albanese backs Carroll for City Council
Bay Ridge City Council candidate Kevin Peter Carroll has gotten a big boost in his campaign with the endorsement of former Councilmember Sal Albanese, a legendary figure in local politics.
“I have known Kevin since he was 7 years old when he volunteered for my City Council races,” Albanese said in a statement. “He has always championed the public interest. I wholeheartedly endorse him for City Council!”
Albanese, a Democrat who is running for mayor, served in the City Council representing Bay Ridge from 1982 to 1997, earning a reputation as a maverick who often butted heads with Peter Vallone, the Council speaker at the time. During his tenure, Albanese also fought for the establishment of term limits for city elected officials.