Where Were the Pols?  Mayoral Candidates on the Bronx Bus
Shelter Flap  With one exception, the six major candidates for
mayor were silent during the bus-shelter flap. The Voice called
their campaigns last week to ask whether they now have anything
to say about the issue. Here are excerpts from their replies:
Herman Badillo: A spokesperson said that taking down the ad was
"outrageous."  Michael Bloomberg: An aide had not heard about
the controversy. The campaign had no further comment.  Fernando
Ferrer: When the story broke, he wrote a letter to Infinity
stating that "it is offensive to prevent critical information"
from reaching gay people in the Bronx. Ferrer also issued a
press release calling Infinity's decision "downright dangerous."
Mark Green: Plans to write a letter to the transportation
commissioner expressing his "concern" about pulling the ad.
Efforts to reach gay men of color "shouldn't be undermined
because some people are uncomfortable with the issue."  Alan
Hevesi: "When it comes to saving li