Well, this is rich. Via an emailed press release from Democrat Steve Behar, running to succeed Tony Avella in the 19th City Council district:

The Conservative Party of New York State is trying to hijack the
Democratic Party in Northeast Queens. Recently three of my opponents in the race
to succeed Councilman Tony Avella interviewed with the Conservative Party
seeking that party's endorsement. The Conservative Party's ideology and values are
contrary to the values of the Democratic Party. Yet two so-called Democrats in the
District 19 race, Jerry Iannecce and registered lobbyist Paul Vallone, recently
attended a Conservative Party Dinner and are said to be still pushing for that party's endorsement. As a true Democrat who believes in the progressive ideals and values of the Democratic Party, I believe there is no place in our party for the failed ideology and values of George W. Bush and Rush Limbaugh in MY Democratic Party.

Yes, the New York ballot is littered with parties nobody takes seriously, and the conservatives are no exception. It's baffling that they get any more respect than the potheads at the Marijuana party (yes, there is such a thing).

But no, Democrats shouldn't be seeking their support. Vallone must be desperate to do this kind of outreach.