Sentences with phrase «city councilman jumaane»

Democrat Kevin Kim will face off against Republican Dan Halloran in the Nov. 3 race to replace City Councilman Tony Avella (D - Bayside), but one of Kim's former opponents in the Democratic primary became the focus of the race last week.

A competing bill, which was sponsored by Queens City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., would create smoking sections within parks, akin to the old smoking sections in restaurants, but would not apply to public squares or plazas.

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Meanwhile, the I.D.C. is said to be supporting Betty Jean Grant, a challenger to Buffalo senator Tim Kennedy, as well as New York City councilman Fernando Cabrera against Bronx senator Gustavo Rivera.

City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, whose district also includes the hotel site, said he was told about its use only «a few hours before they started moving families into that shelter.»

The Democrat, Simcha Felder, a former city councilman who is a deputy to the New York City comptroller, John C. Liu, defeated a Republican incumbent, David Storobin, last week.

12:00 p.m. — New York City Councilman Rafael Salamanca, Assemblymen Marcos Crespo and Luis Sepulveda and others celebrate the outdoor Family Day Festival, 878 Tiffany St., Bronx.

Former New York City councilman Oliver Koppell, who is challenging I.D.C. leader Jeff Klein, told Capital last week that he had no plans to abandon his primary challenge.

Peter F. Vallone Jr., a former city councilman from a well - connected political family in Queens, had been vocal about his interest.

Felder was strongly supported for reelection by local Democrats in the area, including City Councilman David Greenfield and Assemblyman Dov Hikind.

I still believe we need more police officers,» City Councilman Steven Matteo (R - Mid-Island) said.

Former Assemblyman and current City Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) said he does not condone Seminerio's criminal behavior but said he remembered how Seminerio would always ask how his mother, Sylvia, was doing following the death of his father, the late Assembly Speaker Saul Weprin.

Padavan served as the senator representing District 11 in northeast Queens for 38 years before losing a hotly contested race against former City Councilman Tony Avella in November.

And after a hearing on the issue Thursday, City Councilman James Oddo, along with Speaker Christine Quinn and other members of the Council are calling on Albany to change the state law to distinguish between Sandy repairs and putting an addition on a home.

The call from Sen. Adriano Espaillat and city Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez and Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa come after Gov. Chris Christie apologized in a lengthy news conference for his government and political aides shutting the bridge down in order to exact political retribution on the mayor of Fort Lee.

Niagara Falls City Councilman Ezra P. Scott Jr. pleaded guilty to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.

Also at 11 a.m., Rep. Gregory Meeks, state Sen. James Sanders Jr., New York City Councilman Donovan Richards and others celebrate the restoration kickoff of Ocean Bay Apartments in Far Rockaway, 434 Beach 54th St., Queens.

At 9 a.m., hundreds of charter school parents from Brooklyn join state Sen. Jesse Hamilton, New York City Councilman Robert Cornegy Jr. and other Brooklyn community leaders at a rally to celebrate the impact of charter schools on Brooklyn's communities, Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn.

MANHATTAN — East Side City Councilman Daniel Garodnick has raised more than $ 1 million for a run at citywide office, posing a potential challenge to replace embattled City Comptroller John Liu, who is eyeing a run for mayor.

The endorsement war heated up in recent days with Espaillat announcing the backing of New York City Councilman Oliver Koppell, who represents parts of the Bronx, and Rangel rolling out support from Rep. José Serrano (D - N.Y.) and Adam Clayton Powell IV, his 2010 primary opponent and the namesake of his predecessor.

A mysterious Facebook group places City Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - 27) in the spotlight for the next Queens Borough President.

Mayor Bill de Blasio defended his record against Sal Albanese, the former city councilman, in the first Democratic primary debate in the race for mayor, which NY1 hosted, with partners NYC Votes, WNYC, POLITICO New York, the Citizens Union, the Latino Leadership Institute, Civic Hall, and Intelligence Squared US.

The WFP does not plan to become involved in the primary races between IDC Leader Jeff Klein of the Bronx and former city Councilman Oliver Koppell, nor will it make an endorsement in the race between former city Comptroller John Liu and IDC Sen. Tony Avella of Queens.

The endorsement for Hochul comes as she faces a Democratic primary challenge from Jumaane Williams, a city councilman from Brookyln.

City Councilman Corey Johnson (D - Manhattan) was impressed by the left - leaning focus of the Clinton speech — particularly about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.

Records show Lynn Nunes, who was six votes shy of defeating City Councilman Thomas White (D - South Ozone Park) during last year's Democratic primary, has dwarfed the incumbent in both contributions and expenditures, campaign finance records show.

The California candidates include law student Ricky Gill in the 9th district; Assemblyman David Valadao in the 21st; former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado in the 24th and Long Beach City Councilman Gary DeLong in the 47th.

The trial of the third defendant — former New York City Councilman Daniel Halloran, who allegedly served as an intermediary for Smith's bribery schemes — will resume in a week.

Mr. Towns is locked in a fierce three - way primary battle with Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries and City Councilman Charles Barron.

Already indicted on federal corruption charges, City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone) announced Wednesday he would not seek a second term in the wake of new allegations that he had affairs with both a former intern and former deputy chief of staff?.

City Councilman John Liu (D - Flushing) said he plans to implement reforms to the city comptroller's office within his first six months in office should he defeat Republican Joseph Mendola in the Nov. 3 election.

Nor has the mayor made the least stink as one of his seats sat empty, since the state Senate has refused to confirm City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez in the post since 2015.

In a bid to spice up his personal image, the typically straight - laced City Councilman David Weprin (D - Hollis) tried his hand at stand - up comedy, yukking it -LSB-...]

Basheer Ahmed, manager of the Bashir Famous Deli in Rochdale, Friday became the first to sign City Councilman Ruben Wills» (D - Jamaica) pledge to -LSB-...]

The race between Democratic Rep. Scott Peters and former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio, a Republican, continues to be one of the most competitive House races in the country.

The Democratic challenger is former New York City Councilman Domenic M. Recchia, Jr..

City Comptroller John Liu (r.) was joined by City Councilman Leroy Comrie (l.) when he visited St. Albans to discuss the challenges small businesses face.

-- The list of Republicans who could be Marc Molinaro's Lieutenant Governor running mate is long, and includes Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, City Councilman Eric Ulrich, former Rep. Nan Hayworth, ex-state Sen. Jack Martins, of Nassau County, Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss, and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, among others.

City Councilman John Liu (D - Flushing) is most readily known among the press in Queens for his overbooked schedule and his uncanny ability to rattle off reporters» phone numbers from memory.

«I'm floored,» said Vincent M. Ignizio, a Republican city councilman and former state assemblyman from Staten Island.

We need to make sure we're having the conversations,» said Yonkers City Councilman Christopher Johnson.

Smith sought to do this by bribing the officials, prosecutors allege, using former New York City Councilman Dan Halloran as his middle - man.

Former City Councilman Archie Spigner (r.) blasts the state task force redistricting plan as Jamaica NAACP head Leroy Gadsden (l.) and NAACP members look on.

It's unclear how competitive Democrats will be here in November even if the national party's preferred candidate, Fresno City Councilman Blong Xiong, is able to advance in the three - candidate primary field.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has tapped City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R - Ozone Park) to head his campaign operations in New York City.

The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau has proven it isn't equipped to investigate systemic issues, such as abuses of stop - and - frisk or allegations of quotas or crime stat manipulation, City Councilman Brad Lander said.

Richard Simmons thinks City Councilman Tony Avella (D - Bayside) has lips like Julia Roberts.

According to memos released by their campaigns, former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado (R) trailed Rep. Lois Capps (D) by 2 points in the 24th district, and Long Beach City Councilman Gary DeLong (R) trailed state Sen. Alan Lowenthal (D) by 3 points in the 47th district.

During my run for President, I was honored to have the support of New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich.

Also getting in on the action was bombastic developer Donald Trump, who gave $ 250 to Bronx City Councilman James Vacca in April.