John Catsimatidis

Daughter of Republican Mayoral Hopeful John Catsimatidis is Sort of a Mini-Celebrity in China

It appears that Chinese media has taken a particular shine to Andrea Catsimatidis, daughter of Gristedes owner and Republican New York City mayoral candidate John Catsimatidis. She's on a trip with her husband, the grandson of Richard Nixon (yes), to recreate the former president's trip to the Great ... More >>

John Catsimatidis Yells 'Bullshit!', Says He Could've Beat Obama

As we know from our past interviews with him, John Catsimatidis is a man of many words. The Greek-born billionaire and Republican hopeful, who's sworn that he'll be a mayor "for Harlem and for Wall Street," is quite the verbose one when it comes to his thoughts/feelings/emotions. So this is a type ... More >>

Firearm Deaths Are Down, But Don't Jump To Conclusions About Stop and Frisk

Today, GOP mayoral hopeful John Catsimatidis released a radio ad touting his support for "pro-active police work" and blasting foes of the NYPD's controversial practice of stop and frisk. The ad followed on the heels of a new report out from the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene showing that f ... More >>

Architect He Gin Lee To Announce His Mayoral Campaign Today

It sounds like a background tale akin to that of John Catsimatidis: "He Gin Lee represents the realization of the "American Dream." Like many New Yorkers, He Gin immigrated to this country many years ago with dreams and aspirations. With hard work and dedication, he was able to reach his goals." Th ... More >>

CHARTS: Mayoral Candidates' Incomes, Minus John Catsimatidis

Several of New York City's mayoral hopefuls released their tax returns or reported their 2012 income this week to the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Below is a quick breakdown of what the candidates made in 2012 by sector, though the figures for Sal Albanese, Anthony Weiner (who hasn't form ... More >>

Halloran/Smith Scandal Quickly Becomes Latest Mayoral Drama For Quinn

As you may have heard yesterday, City Councilman Dan "America's Top Heathen" Holleran is in a whole lot of trouble. Along with State Senator Malcolm Smith, the two were involved in a rigging scheme that planned to posit Smith as a Democrat switching over to the Republican side to run for Mayor of ... More >>

Mayoral Hopeful John Catsimatidis Picks Up Democratic Firm For Election

The man who calls himself the candidate "for Harlem and for Wall Street" while praising Romney's fondness for oil a few months ago is on the hunt for great PR. And, as a Republican with tons of money in New York, he's decided to pull a move straight out of the Bloomberg campaign playbook. Leave it ... More >>

"America's Top Heathen" Dan Halloran Arrested in Sweeping Political Bribery Investigation

The outline of the story is bizarre enough in its own right: A Democratic state senator plans to run for mayor of New York City as a Republican, and attempts to bribe GOP county leaders to support his effort, only to be arrested and charged when it turns out the real estate tycoon financing his brib ... More >>

Mayor Bloomberg To Reporters: Stop Asking Me Who I'm Endorsing! Leave Me Alone!

No, it's not Christine Quinn. No, it's not Joe Lhota. No, it's not John Liu. And, no, it's definitely not John Catsimatidis (but, wealth-wise, that would make the most sense). Even after saying the other day that the candidates this year are a weak bunch, the Hizzoner is keeping his mouth shut on w ... More >>

The Community Safety Act Puts Mayoral Candidates' NYPD Views on Display

We're almost close to labeling 'NYPD actions' as the hot button issue for this mayoral race. Two weeks ago, the Voice reported that the NYPD had committed its 5 millionth stop-and-frisk. Then, a few days later, hearings began downtown on Floyd v. New York, which challenges the practice all together ... More >>

Comptroller John Liu Will Officially Join Mayoral Race On Sunday

Looks like we have another candidate to keep in mind come November. The New York Observer's Colin Campbell reports that multiple sources have told the publication that Comptroller John Liu will announce his bid for City Hall this Sunday. Like with Christine Quinn's official video released a few day ... More >>

Joe Lhota To Staten Island: Love Me Or Hate Me But I'll Still Win

A few weeks ago, Bob Scarmadella, the borough's GOP chairman and Lhota supporter, stepped down from his position. By doing so, this has raised the possibility for third party candidate Aldolfo Carrion's entry onto the Republican ballot. And then the Borough President endorsed Christine Quinn for May ... More >>

Will Adolfo Carrion Get On The Republican Primary Ballot? It's Now Very Possible

Last week, we told you about the introduction of former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion as this upcoming mayoral race's third party presence. Chosen by the Independence Party, Mr. Carrion had made it clear that he was gunning for both Republican and Democratic support. And one of the ways he ... More >>

Joe Lhota & Christine Quinn Lead The Polls For Next Mayor

Could this be the race we're half-heartedly doomed to cover?According to a recent way-too-soon survey conducted by Quinnipiac University, the frontrunners (so far) are clear for this year's 'Who Will Run City Hall After Bloomberg?' On the Republican side, former MTA chairman Joe Lhota has captured 2 ... More >>

Former Romney Super PAC Man And Gristedes CEO Will File For A Mayoral Bid Today

Over the summer, for my 'Mitt Loves N.Y.' series, John Catsimatidis was one of the few profiled donors that reached out to me for an interview. We conversed over the phone about his $50,000-plus donation to Restore Our Future - the super PAC that tried (and failed) to guarantee Romney a seat in ... More >>

Mitt Loves N.Y.: John Catsimatidis

With Mitt Romney as its de facto go-to candidate, the roster of Restore Our Future, Romney's designated Super PAC slush fund, reads like a laundry list of New York City's wealthiest denizens. And, according to the Center for Responsive Politics and contrary to popular belief, Sup ... More >>

Pierre Cardin's Maxim's Finally Getting Sold; The Limelight Marketplace Already Done For

​Pierre Cardin's now-defunct Maxim's restaurant at 680 Madison Avenue, which closed back in 2000, is finally being dismantled and sold. [NY Post] Gristedes owner and supermarket mogul John Catsimatidis' daughter will marry Richard Nixon's grandson this Saturday at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral ... More >>

Has the Jefferson Market Closed for Good (a Second Time)?

Lauren ShockeyThe sign says it all.​ The stretch of Sixth Avenue between 8th Street and 11th Street has been witnessing a lot of shutterings recently. First the Qdoba went out of business, followed by the long-standing Bagel Buffet, and now Jefferson Market grocery store has turned off its li ... More >>

What Do You Have To Do To Get a Bottle of Wine Around Here?

Why you still can't buy wine with your groceries in New York

Espada Won't Pay Rent to GOP Mayor Hopeful

It's a lovely thing when two of the Voice's favorite people lock horns. State senator Pedro Espada, whose political career both on the hustings and under investigation we have much covered, is complaining that he can hardly make a living in his job outside the political arena -- head of the Soundvie ... More >>

Ray Kelly's Social Life? Fabulous, Darling!

Update: Blakeman Not For World's Fair, Supports Clean Water

Blakeman for Mayor! Bring Back the World's Fair! (Updated)

Protesters Tell Gristede's King Catsimatidis: Give Us Back Our Supermarket

Shopping for Gracie Mansion

John Catsimatidis wants to be the next billionaire mayor

GOP's Forgetful Convert

New republican state senator Olga Mendez quit more than just the democratic party