Sentences with phrase «city councilman in»

«She has brought a celebrity status to the movement,» said Kevin Chavous, a former city councilman in Washington, D.C. Rhee's allies in the reform movement don't object to her ambition, but some worry that if cheating is proved in the capital, she will be discredited and the entire reform movement along with her.

Torlakson was a teacher before entering politics as a city councilman in 1978.

A quietly understated performance as the conflicted and unstable city councilman in Gus Van Sant's Milk came hot on the heels of a star making turn in Oliver Stone's ultimately rather pointless biopic of number 43, where Josh amazingly managed to make Georgie and his daddy issues almost sympathetic.

As a city councilman in 2002, he and other lawmakers honored Zimbabwe dictator Robert Mugabe at City Hall, with Speaker Gifford Miller defending it as free speech.

Another contender is Dominic Panakal, the chief of staff to a city councilman in a neighboring district, Rory Lancman.

Mr. Linares, a trailblazer in the Dominican community, was a city councilman in the 1990s when Mr. Espaillat served in the Assembly and the two drifted apart.

Not exact matches

The group and a city councilman said at a press conference that they had uncovered evidence that Kushner Companies, the developer headed by Kushner until early last year, had falsified more than 80 work permits involving 34 buildings in New York.

The organization was criticized for its relief efforts and handling of funds in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, prompting a Houston city councilman to call donating to the organization a «waste of money.»

But Brad Lander, a Democratic councilman, says the city is working to help nontraditional workers in other ways.

East Wenatchee City Councilman Tim Detering joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about road construction projects getting underway, with delays and closures starting today on North Baker Avenue, provide an update on the Gateway Project going in next year at 9th St. and Valley Mall Parkway, efforts to get direct flights from...

«Utterly disappointed and surprised,» Fernado Cabrera a New York City councilman and the pastor of New Life Outreach International church in the Bronx, said over the decision not to include any clergy in the ceremony.

That would include a city councilman who said,» I've never seen any church do anything like this in the twenty years I've lived in this area.

Racism was certainly a serious problem, but in 1973, Los Angeles voters elected as mayor the pragmatic African - American City Councilman Tom Bradley over Sam Yorty, the acerbic and somewhat anti — civil rights movement incumbent.

Cabrera also serves as a city councilman for his district of the Bronx, one of the poorest congressional districts in the United States.

In 2001 when trying to get my husband to remove a job bid that the son of the county commissioner wanted as well as a city councilman and the sons of three of the most influencial farmers in the county, My husband suggested I take his pimp father by the hand and both of us go to the interstate and step out in front of a semIn 2001 when trying to get my husband to remove a job bid that the son of the county commissioner wanted as well as a city councilman and the sons of three of the most influencial farmers in the county, My husband suggested I take his pimp father by the hand and both of us go to the interstate and step out in front of a semin the county, My husband suggested I take his pimp father by the hand and both of us go to the interstate and step out in front of a semin front of a semi.

Councilman John Yerly suggested banning skateboarding in business districts and a few other places, including the City Hall parking lot.

The City Council gave its approval to the extension for planning purposes, but also agreed with Councilman Grant Wehrli's request it be «as far out as possible» in the capital budget.

Naperville City Councilman Grant Wehrli will run for a seat in the Illinois House next year, he announced Monday.

It's interesting that the state GOP is bothering to get involved in a local race in Yonkers, which pits Spano against City Councilman John Murtagh.

De Blasio, seeking a second term, faces former New York City Councilman Sal Albanese in a primary next month.

The WFP was also active in several races outside the five boroughs, including the Albany mayor's race, where City Treasurer Kathy Sheehan is poised to become the city's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on TuesCity Treasurer Kathy Sheehan is poised to become the city's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on Tuescity's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on Tuesday.

If there was any lingering doubt that de Blasio's mostly harmonious relationship with the NYC Council was about to change, Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres, who has been chosen by new Speaker Corey Johnson to be in charge of a new investigations unit that will look into the operation of city agencies, may put that question to rest.

Former City Councilman Dan Halloran of Queens is also accused of acting as a bag man in the case between Smith and the county Republican officials.

If he wins, the Democrat would tie former Bronx Councilman Joel Rivera for the title of youngest city lawmaker in Big Apple history.

A report released by Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein and New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres on Thursday found the city's public housing units are in dire need of repair, with problems ranging from mold on the walls, leaking ceilings and peeling paCity Councilman Ritchie Torres on Thursday found the city's public housing units are in dire need of repair, with problems ranging from mold on the walls, leaking ceilings and peeling pacity's public housing units are in dire need of repair, with problems ranging from mold on the walls, leaking ceilings and peeling paint.

Below is a copy of an opinion obtained in March by Felder's campaign attorney, Leo Glickman, from the NYC Conflicts of Interest Board that indicates the former NYC councilman is not prohibited from raising campaign cash (on his own time) for a state or federal office the way he would be if he were running for another city post.

At 10 a.m., Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. and NYC Councilmen Ritchie Torres and Chaim Deutsch announce the introduction in the City Council of a package of fire safety legislation, 2363 Prospect Ave., the Bronx.

Former city Councilman Dan Halloran was also ensnared in the scheme that federal prosecutors said involved conspiracy, wire fraud and extortion charges.

Alcantara next month faces former Eric Schneiderman aide Micah Lasher and former city Councilman Robert Jackson in a primary.

At 5:30 p.m., NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Councilman Mark Gjonaj host a celebration in honor of the 10th anniversary of Kosovo's independence, City Hall, Council Chambers, Manhattan.

A New York City Council staffer accused Bronx Councilman Andy King of making unwelcome advances on her, including a request that she wear a «beautiful gown» to a fundraising event, an ethics committee revealed as they continue to investigate the complaint filed in December.

New York City Councilman Bill Perkins over the weekend endorsed his successor in the state Senate for a second, two - year term.

At 6 p.m., Schneiderman's office and the NYC Mayor's office, in partnership with Councilman Costa Constantinides, host a second session of the New York City «People's Hearing» on the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, The New School, Auditorium, 66 W. 12th St., Manhattan.

Also at 10 a.m. (and running until 4 p.m.), NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Councilman Andy King and Food Bank for New York City will host a free tax preparation service for low - income families and individuals, 2049 Bartow Ave., Community Room 28, in Co-op City, the Bronx.

Meanwhile, Republicans have pumped nearly $ 1.5 million into several local Senate campaigns, including that Sen. Greg Ball in the Hudson Valley, City Councilman Eric Ulrich in Queens and Assemblyman George Amedore who is vying for the newly created «63rd» Senate district in the Albany area.

The pro-Bernie Sanders advocacy group People For Bernie on Tuesday endorsed New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams in his Democratic primary bid for lieutenant governor.

Brooklyn City Councilman Jumaane Williams on Friday formally announced his bid for lieutenant governor, taking on incumbent Kathy Hochul in a Democratic primary.

At 1 p.m., Brooklyn Councilman and LG candidate Jumaane Williams and other council members honor the president of African American Women in Cinema, Terra Renee, and other members of the organization, City Hall, Council Chambers, Manhattan.

Turns out Chan is politically active and served on the transition team of incoming Democratic New York City Councilman Justin Brannan, who just won a tight race in Bay Ridge Brooklyn last month.

During a radio interview in August, City Councilman Adam McFadden, a supporter of Warren, questioned whether Richards» Administration «wants the ball field to be level for people of color in this community.»

Jackson, a former city councilman, is making another run for the seat, according to a filing in April with the state Board of Elections.

Three generations of the Vallone family were on stage Thursday night, playing classics such as «You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet» and «Rock Around the Clock» at Astoria's Central Lounge in celebration of City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr.'s (D - Astoria) 50th birthday.

Katz, a lobbyist, will be locked in a tough battle for control of Borough Hall with heavyweight opponents including City Councilman Peter Vallone, widely considered the frontrunner, Councilman Leroy Comrie, and State Senator Jose Peralta.

The head of the city Board of Elections has been removed from office Tuesday over a series of errors that have occurred on his watch, including the confusing ballot that was almost used in the special election to replace the late City Councilman Thomas Whcity Board of Elections has been removed from office Tuesday over a series of errors that have occurred on his watch, including the confusing ballot that was almost used in the special election to replace the late City Councilman Thomas WhCity Councilman Thomas White.

Adam Clayton Powell IV, a former city councilman and assemblyman, said today he is likely to jump into the race to replace Congressman Charles Rangel, who said he is retiring from the House when his term expires in 2016.

State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D - Hollis), City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone) and Queens Republican Vice Chairman Vince Tabone were arrested Tuesday and charged with a mayoral bribery scheme so outlandish it left many in the borough scratching their heads.

New York City Councilman Vincent Gentile has served three terms in the City Council and so...

As federal agents led outspoken City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone) out of his home in handcuffs early Tuesday, he reportedly remarked that he «had no idea» why he was being arrested.

Meanwhile, Queens City Councilman Ruben Wills is on trial for stealing $ 30,000 in taxpayer dollars.

One of the tighter City Council races is wrapping up in District 32, where incumbent Councilman Eric Ulrich (R - Rockaway Beach) is working to protect his seat from Democratic challenger Frank Gulluscio.