
Sandwiched between the two sightings was a lunch date between Gustavo Rivera, Mr. Espada’s main opponent, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. The press was invited to a not-quite-yet endorsement gathering.
Though Mr. Diaz said he would be willing to speak with candidate Dan Padernacht should he request a meeting, he seemed to be signaling that Mr. Rivera would have his full support soon.
Why else invite the press? To watch him eat a sandwich?
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