Who says local politics is boring? This year, pols are vying for Vito “I am totally lucky that my adultery scandal was dwarfed by all the other huge scandals this year” Fossella’s Congressional seat in the Staten Island district. In Brooklyn, Kevin Powell will attempt to unseat longtime incumbent Representative Edolphus Towns with little more than the Real World on his résumé. And Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver faces his first real challenge in eons from 33-year-old Lower East Sider Paul Newell. The primary action starts tomorrow at noon and goes till 9 p.m. Call the City Board of Elections at 866-VOTE-NYC or check the board of elections Website to find your local polling place.
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