Underdog Hopes Third Time’s the Charm in Bronx Primary Against Council Land-Use Chair

Here’s an understatement: Rafael Salamanca, an incumbent who chairs one of the most powerful New York City Council committees, is considered a possible next Council speaker and has a 143:1 cash advantage over his opponent appears to have the edge in his June primary contest against Helen Hines.

As long shots go, however, Hines is relatively well known, having twice sought the 17th District Council seat—which represents Concourse Village, Crotona Park East, East Tremont, Hunts Point, Longwood, Melrose, Morrisania, Port Morris and West Farms.