Brad Hoylman Distances Himself from Partnership for NYC

Brad Hoylman, a candidate for the seat to be vacated by state Sen. Tom Duane, faced questions last night from Democratic primary opponents about his former job at the Partnership for New York City, a pro-business group where he was a vice president and general counsel. At a 27th Senate District debate, one candidate,Tom Greco, asked Hoylman what he did to save St. Vincent's Hospital, since Bill Rudin, the developer behind a controversial plan to redevelop the shuttered hospital, was on the Partnership's board. Another candidate, Tanika Inlaw, criticized Hoylman's ties to big business, saying she has no "special interests" backing her. Hoylman, a community board chairman who has the backing of Duane and other members of the party establishment, sought to distance himself from the Partnership, saying the city gives away too many incentives to companies and calling for an end to a carried interest deduction benefitting the city's many billionaires. He also noted his years of work on affordable housing, public education and open space. "I think my record in the community speaks for itself," he said. To read more from City & State [click here. ](http://www.cityandstateny.com)