As he journeys toward the June 26 primary in which a field of challengers will try to topple him from power, Rep. Charlie Rangel's still getting a little support from a walker.
Our Christina Boyle and photographer David Handschuh report Rangel, who was first seen using the device at a public event last month, showed up with it again Thursday at a street-sign unveiling for boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson at 124th St. and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
Rangel, who is seeking his 22nd term in Congress, is dealing with back problems that have had him in and out of the hospital.
The perennially natty statesman sported a pinstriped suit and pocket square. He was in an upbeat mood, doing the grip-and-grin and kidding around with former Mayor David Dinkins, but appeared to have lost a good deal of weight.
Rangel, who emerged from a Cadillac with the aid of a staffer, only stuck around for about 10 minutes.
A spokeswoman, Hannah Kim, said Rangel's health is solid.
"He looks good, sounds good and I certainly know he feels good. He will be returning to Washington next week, stronger than ever before," she said.
Rangel faces a slew of Democratic hopefuls, including state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, activist Joyce Johnson, ex-model Craig Schley and former White House aide Clyde Williams in an upcoming primary in the newly redrawn district.
Also on hand for the Harlem sign ceremony: Fighters Mark Breland, Richard Burton and Junior Jones.
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