Some pictures from last night's book party for Senator Schumer's first offering; is it just me, or are Democratic grassroots events getting increasingly posh? Another observation: when Schumer announced himself a Hillary man, there was some scattered cheering at the front; the rest of the room remained in stony silence. Heh.

Dave Pollak, state party-co-chair, with orchids

June O'Neill (right), the other co-chair, with Trudy Mason, feminist icon.

Senator Charles Schumer.

Christine Quinn.

Schumer feeding frenzy.

Quinn speaking.

Schumer speaking.