Sentences with phrase «councilman james»

Other elected officials who attended were United States Senator Charles Schumer, NYS Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, New York City Councilman James Vacca, NYS Democratic State Committeeman Joe McManus and Bill Weitz and Democratic District Leaders Marco Sierra, Andrea Siegel and John Collazzi.

Former City Councilman James Sanders has moved on to the state Senate, but his district offices are still operating.

Civic - minded hopefuls started seriously eyeing the District 31 seat covering Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and Far Rockaway in May when then - Councilman James Sanders announced he would challenge state Sen. Shirley Huntley.

Councilman James Vacca reminded protestors at the May 5 rally in the Bronx of the disastrous consequences of layoffs in the 1970s.

Murray, the sole Republican candidate who is challenging Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton), said residents in southeast Queens do not have -LSB-...]

The field of candidates for Councilman James Sanders» seat has gotten smaller.

Leandre, who is running against incumbent City Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton) in the Democratic primary next week, arrived at the meeting an hour late and said he heard about the litter and called DeBerry and the other man to go to the park the next morning to sort things out.

«We're going to have a public hearing,» said Councilman James LaForest.

City Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton) said the neighborhood has improved drastically over the eight years he has been in office, but more could be done to make life better for his constituents.

City Council candidate Jacques Leandre's association with a controversial religious group may have cost him a key endorsement for his race against Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton), a source close to the contest said.

Left to right: Senator Gustavo Rivera, Bronx District Attorney Robery Johnson, Board President of 49th Commnity Council Joe Thompson, Senator Jeff Klein, Councilman James Vacca, and 49th Precinct Captain Timothy McCormack

Bronx Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj is replacing term - limited Councilman James Vacca.

Marjorie Velazquez, who is backed by incumbent Councilman James Vacca and Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, has been promoting the Bronx Women United organization as one of her main professional achievements.

He has worked with Councilman James Vacca since his 2005 campaign and was named his housing director in 2011.

In Queens, Huntley was toppled by City Councilman James Sanders Jr. after she was indicted on charges of covering up the theft of taxpayer money earmarked for the Long Island non-profit she founded.

When asked if Fossella would have his support, City Councilman James Oddo (R - Mid - Island / Brooklyn) said, «I can't answer that.

The press conference will be held as part of a day of advocacy and action organized by Reshma Saujani and We Care NYC in partnership with the Office of Congressman Gregory Meeks, Councilman Leroy Comrie, Councilman Ruben Wills, Councilman James Sanders, Jr., Google, New York Tech Meetup, I Love My LIFE, Flavorpill, Pencils of Promise, Russel Simmons and additional non-profit organizations, small businesses, and advocates in New York.

Some people think Councilman James Gennaro isn't doing enough to prevent gas drilling in New York.

Richards worked in the office of then - Councilman James Sanders in a variety of roles despite never losing sight that constituent services comes before politics.

We want that stopped,» said Councilman James Vacca, D - Bronx.

With last year's rejection of a gay marriage law by the state Senate, a domestic partnership ceremony «is a good gesture,» agreed Councilman James Van Bramer (D - Queens).

Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton) came in a far second with a little bit more than $ 588,000, the major beneficiary being Margert Community Corp., which provides recreation, socialization and education services for seniors.

Costello has been a town councilman for more than 10 years and if he loses in the fall to fellow councilman James Bruno who has announced his candidacy to represent the Republicans in the supervisor's race he will keep his council seat.

Fresh off his Democratic Party primary victory last week, City Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton) is planning on getting right down to business in Rochdale Village, his opponent's home turf.

That view was reinforced by two developments last week: Cuomo's aides proposed a new energy plan for the state's future that, unlike previous plans, made no mention of fracking in the Southern Tier, and Cuomo himself named former New York City Councilman James Gennaro, a fierce fracking opponent, as a deputy commissioner at Martens» environmental agency.

«This is a problem that's become increasingly more pervasive in our community,» said Wills, who stood outside the shop on the corner of Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and 140th Avenue, along with fellow Councilman James Sanders (D - Jamaica) and state Assemblywoman Vivian Cook (D - Jamaica) to announce their plan to rid their neighborhoods of the products.

Gjonaj is facing off Tuesday against Marjorie Velazquez and John Doyle for a Bronx Council seat soon to be vacated by Councilman James Vacca.

Councilman James Oddo, co-sponsor of the bill, told the paper he wanted the legislation to cover all hurricane victims, not just the hardest hit.

Woodbury Councilman James Skoufis has announced his candidacy for the newly proposed 99th Assembly District which is currently held by Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun.

Comrie, who was joined by his fellow St. Albans leaders as well as Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton), Assembly members Michelle Titus (D - Far Rockaway) and Jeffrion Aubry (D - Corona) and former Mayor David Dinkins, said politics was always her passion.

There has been friction between Scamardella and GOP City Councilman James Oddo, who wants his chief of staff, Steven Matteo, to succeed him in the Mid-Island slot.

Common Councilman James Scalzo was in the news last week for $ 12,000 in unpaid Albany property taxes and fees.

North Fork Legislator Ed Romaine, who attended the press conference along with fellow Republicans Legislator John Kennedy and Southampton Town Councilman James Malone, said he was pleased with the plan.

«I think there's a unique sincerity when I stand up before all of you and tip my hat to the administration,» Staten Island City Councilman James Oddo, the minority leader, told reporters at a press conference Monday.

Isaac Sasson shelved his bid for City Councilman James Gennaro's (D - Fresh Meadows) seat this week after dropping nearly $ 100,000?

Councilman Vincent Ignizio, left, and Councilman James Oddo are taking a wait - and - see attitude with regard to Vito Fossella's possible candidacy.

It's that simple,» said City Councilman James Vacca, who is the chairman of the council's Transportation Committee and sponsored the bill.

City Councilman James Sanders declared victory over Sen. Shirley Huntley in the Queens Democratic primary.

«My office is three blocks away, so I can only tell you, it was difficult on the streets,» said City Councilman James Vacca of the Bronx.

Term - limited Councilman James Vacca has served his community well.

Councilman James Oddo, who called on every candidate last week to announce concrete plans to address the rising tolls, said last night was a step in the right direction.

SENATOR KLEIN CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK»S DAY Klein Donates Thousands of Shamrock Cookies to Parade Marchers In Honor of St. Patrick's Day BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), together with Councilman James Vacca (D - Bronx) joined the 2016 -LSB-...]

Mayor De Blasio and Councilman Vacca Hold Town Hall Meeting at Villa Barone Manor, August 10 Mayor Bill de Blasio, joined by Councilman James Vacca of the 13th District, will hold a town hall meeting this Wednesday at Throgs Neck's -LSB-...]

City Councilman James Gennaro (D - Queens), the driving force behind the higher smoking age, recalled that the mayor was hesitant about going higher than age 19 when he broached the issue with him last month.

At a campaign rally in New Paltz — one of several Cuomo has held in the Hudson Valley in recent days — the candidate picked up the support of former Ulster County GOP Chairman Al Spada, Marlborough Supervisor Chris Cerone, Saugerties Councilman James Bruno, town of Ulster Councilman Eric Kitchen, and town of Ulster Clerk Jason Cosenza.

► Republican Councilman James Oddo won the Staten Island borough president's race with 69 percent of the vote, beating Democrat Louis Liedy, who got 30 percent, according to 100 percent of the results.

From Queens Chronicle: Donovan Richards, chief of staff to City Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D - Laurelton), always wanted to help others, even at an early age, but his dedication to civic duty came full circle after a tragic event.

«In the City Council, we do a fair and balanced hearing,» said Councilman James Sanders (D - Laurelton), chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Labor.

Councilman James Dinizio also defended the decision, saying the allegations were not the facts.

Queens Councilman James Van Bramer is holding a rally against hate at 1 pm at the Museum of Moving Image — which has an ongoing livestream of an installation entitled «HE WILL NOT DIVIDE US,» created by actor Shia LeBeouf.