Community advocate and CB8 member Todd Stein is wrapping up an upcoming short film based on his battle with the guardianship system, which transformed his relationship to his family. ( Rendering: Todd Stein) “The Final Fight” to Turn Real-Life East Side Guardianship Saga Into Potent Drama Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic District Leader... City Arts 12 May 2026 | 10:35
76TH AD District Leaders at Four Freedoms Democratic Club’s booth at the recent 2nd Avenue Street fair surrounding the hat-wearing Ben Akselrod (M), Rebecca Weintraub (F), (far right), Kim Moscaritolo (F), Gabe Panek (M). P.S. Photo gender IDs were optional.] Photo: Four Freedoms Democratic Club Judge Refuses to Overturn Decision That Blocked Signatures When Candidate Did Not Specify an “M” on Petitions Ben Akselrod will succeed Ben Wetzler as District Leader (M) in the 76th Part A, Assembly District after Judge Lucy Billings... News 22 May 2023 | 10:53
Todd Stein, who is male, did not check a gender ID in the race for district leader in the upper East Side’s 76th Assembly District, Part A, race. Now a Judge is saying all the petitions are invalid. Stein is appealing the ruling. Only one candidate might remain in the “race.” Photo: Courtesy Todd Stein. Primary Chaos: When Candidate Did Not Specify That He’s Male, Judge Tossed All of His Petitions Down, but not out...One thing’s for sure and that’s that the race for District Leader in the 76th AD, Part A will happen... News 05 May 2023 | 08:45
Ben Akselrod, 27, seen here at a rally on the UES for Governor Hochul, won the endorsement of the Four Freedom Democratic Club in the race for District Leader in Assembly District 76 and will face a primary battle. Photo: Arlene Kayatt Primary Fight Looms in Battle for District Leader in 76th A.D. The victor gets a primary. Three candidates for district leader in the 76th Assembly District, Part A--Ben Akselrod, Billy... News 27 Feb 2023 | 10:28
![76TH AD District Leaders at Four Freedoms Democratic Club’s booth at the recent 2nd Avenue Street fair surrounding the hat-wearing Ben Akselrod (M), Rebecca Weintraub (F), (far right), Kim Moscaritolo (F), Gabe Panek (M). P.S. Photo gender IDs were optional.] Photo: Four Freedoms Democratic Club](http://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/300x225/0c0/0d0/none/3492552/YTBR/photo-of-ben-askelrod-and-others_4-6411133_20230519150940.jpg "Judge Refuses to Overturn Decision That Blocked Signatures When Candidate Did Not Specify an “M” on Petitions")
