Sentences with phrase «city councilwoman»

Errol Louis discussed Simcha Felder's power in the state Senate, and the special elections, with the NY1 Wise Guys: Former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, Former City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, and Former City Comptroller John Liu.

At 7:15 p.m., the NY League of Conservation Voters hosts a young professionals happy hour with guest speaker New York City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, Patagonia SoHo, 72 Greene St., Manhattan.

Errol Louis discusses the drama surrounding the Working Families Party's endorsement of Cynthia Nixon in the race for governor, with the NY1 Wise Guys: Former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, former City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, and former Assemblyman Keith Wright.

UPPER WEST SIDE — The candidates vying for City Councilwoman Gale Brewer's seat on the Upper West Side tried to distinguish themselves in a crowded field where many of their positions were strikingly similar.

«People have differing opinions of what's been offered and what's on the table,» said Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican.

At 9 a.m., Queens Pride announces the selection of New York City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland, Outright Action International Executive Director Jessica Stern and the AIDS Center of Queens County as grand marshals for the 24th annual Queens Pride Parade, 37 - 32 75th St., Queens.

He was defeated by former City Councilwoman Melinda Katz.

Next year, the school will receive $ 45,500 from City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal for its arts programming.

Queens Library External Affairs Director Jimmy Van Bramer has won the backing of City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D - East Elmhurst) in his bid to win Councilman Eric Gioia's (D - Sunnyside) seat this fall.

Community Board 6 member Lynn Schulman gave Queens Democratic Party - supported Karen Koslowitz a run for her money in the race for City Councilwoman Melinda Katz's (D - Forest Hills) seat last month in the primary.

With the Republican nomination in the rearview, former Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian will prepare to take on Democratic candidate and state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer in an upcoming special election for a crucial state Senate seat.

«It might look all right on a computer simulation,» said City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, who represents Chinatown.

Also at noon, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, New York City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer speak at the Denim Day NYC Rally Against Sexual Violence, Foley Square, Manhattan.

Violators would be subjected to fines similar to those faced by people who smoke indoors, said Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, a lead proponent of the legislation.

The charter issue became an unexpected budget battle after Mayor de Blasio stripped $ 210 million in capital funding from the city's charter schools and rescinded co-location agreements with three charters operated by former City Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz.

A cryptic invite to this week's high - dollar birthday fundraiser for City Councilwoman Inez Dickens has political circles buzzing... and here's the scoop as we hear it (so far):

Moskowitz is a former Democratic City Councilwoman from Manhattan, and a longtime de Blasio foe.

The bill, co-sponsored by Upper East Side City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, targets «crisis pregnancy centers» (CPCs).

«That is call for the re-institution of this behavioral task force, as well as the continued conversations around this issue,» said Bronx City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson.

Several popular officials are already rumored to be eyeing de Blasio's seat, including Brooklyn City Councilwoman Letitia James and state Sen. Daniel Squadron, who represents Lower Manhattan.

East Harlem City Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito, Councilwoman Inez Dickens and Queens City Councilman Mark Weprin have also been discussed as potential candidates for City Council speaker.

A relative of City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo has also been charged with embezzlement related to a nonprofit group, and nonprofit groups linked to Councilman Larry B. Seabrook have been subpoenaed under similarly shady circumstances.

Ozone Park attorney Albert Baldeo, the self - proclaimed «front runner» in the race to replace former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio, sent out a press release strongly suggested he had the backing of City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D - Middle Village) and state Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D - Howard Beach).

An NY1 report identified Richard Luthmann as the provocateur who slimed former Republican Assembly candidate Janine Materna, Democratic City Councilwoman Debi Rose and even Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon.

Google says it will comply with a Brazilian judge's order to remove 16 videos from YouTube that expressed «assumptions and opinions» about a Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman who was murdered last week.

He also last year flat - out denied reports he was looking to run a party primary against City Councilwoman Debi Rose (D - North Shore).

City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz collected both a pension and a salary from the city last year.

Councilwoman Rosie Mendez Endorses Elvin Garcia for City Council Garcia Campaign Picks Up Major Elected Support in CD18 in the Bronx New York City Councilwoman Rosie Mendez today announced her enthusiastic endorsement of Elvin Garcia for the City Council open -LSB-...]

«It was very surreal,» Brooklyn City Councilwoman Letitia James said, reflecting on the moment her predecessor was assassinated.

«I understand that change is difficult,» said Manhattan City Councilwoman Margaret Chin.

Stringer, working in connection with City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, vowed to put increasing pressure on the Department of Health to address the rodent problem.

«I do think that many of our commands do need the extra support by an increase in the workforce,» said Bronx City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson (D - 16th).

Some officials, such as City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, have voiced a concern that the 20 percent affordable quota is insufficient.

Larkin is being challenged for the 36th Senate District seat in the November election by Democrat Newburgh City Councilwoman Gay Lee.

In an unusual move, the United Federation of Teachers has backed City Councilwoman Helen Sears (D - Jackson Heights) in her bid for re-election after throwing their support behind Jackson Heights teacher Daniel Dromm when he announced his candidacy last year.

Other elected officials, including City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, also oppose the proposal.

The two candidates running to replace City Councilwoman Melinda Katz (D - Forest Hills) are continuing their efforts to woo voters before the Nov. 3 general election in a race that Karen Koslowitz and Lynn Schulman do not expect to be an easy win for either of them.

For the two other candidates in the race, Democratic City Councilwoman Liz Crowley and GOP Councilman Dan Halloran, the congressional election represents a free shot of sorts, as neither is up for reelection until 2013 and their day jobs would not be directly affected by a loss in any way.

Ivan Lafayette, the former legislator who served the Jackson Heights and Woodside area for more than three decades, has endorsed school teacher and activist Daniel Dromm over incumbent City Councilwoman Helen Sears (D - Jackson Heights) in the race for the 25th District seat.

Two days later, the Times Union wrote an article questioning the fact that Klein, James and Queens City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland — who blasted Herbalife in a press release — all have deep ties to the MirRam Group.

Renewing criticisms of his rival's political ties, former Queens Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Eduardo Giraldo has launched his Democratic primary campaign against City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D - East Elmhurst).

Forest City Ratner, the developer behind the Echo Bay Redevelopment Project in New Rochelle, has been implicated in a scheme to bribe former Yonkers City Councilwoman Sandy Annabi.

The office has also filed two separate discovery requests that see to locate benefits paid to former City Councilman Hiram Monserrate and former Yonkers City Councilwoman Sandy Annabi, both convicted on corruption charges as well.

Harlem City Councilwoman Inez Dickens had $ 92,000 worth of jewelry swiped from her apartment — and cops suspect it's an inside job, sources told The Post Friday.

Elementary Students Experience Their First Opera A partnership with the Opera, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Department of Transportation and City Councilwoman Jan Perry's office offers schoolchildren the opportunity to attend the performance.

Republican Party leaders picked Julie Killian to run in a state Senate special election for an open seat that could shift New York's power structure, selecting the former Rye city councilwoman over former Yonkers inspector general Dan Schorr.

Even after City Councilwoman Helen Sears (D - Jackson Heights) released a statement Friday denouncing anonymous attacks against her Democratic rival, Danny Dromm, Jackson Heights residents protested in front of her office Sunday claiming she refused to speak out against the smear campaign.

At 8 a.m., the Flatiron / 23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District and Union Square Partnership co-host a special breakfast with New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, Almond Restaurant, 12 E. 22nd St., Manhattan.

At 5 p.m., NYC Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, state Sen. Velmanette Montgomery, Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon and former New York City Councilwoman Darlene Mealy participate in a symposium and panel discussion on the centennial of women's suffrage in New York, YWCA Brooklyn, Upper Gallery, 30 Third Ave., Brooklyn.