Duane, Manhattan senator, will not seek re-election

At City Hall, in his days before the Senate, Thomas Duane was well known in the City Council as a leading gay activist. Christine Quinn, now speaker of that body and 2013 mayoral candidate, is still a political ally. Now that Duane is retiring from the state Senate after 14 years, he could be expected to play a role in the Quinn mayoral effort in some capacity. He could even run for his old Council seat if he chose. The Senate district is expected to remain Democratic given its demographic. Assemb. Deborah Glick and others are mentioned as possible successors. Here's his announcement: