Sentences with phrase «councilman leroy»

someone in the room called out as City Councilman Leroy Comrie Jr. strutted into the room, a 32 - ounce styrofoam behemoth clutched in his hand, a pink liquid visible through the plastic top.

One of Smith's challengers, former City Councilman Leroy Comrie, decided to run in April because he said the state senator «is no longer able to deliver to his constituents.»

Peter's likely run for Queens borough president could pit him against southeast Queens Councilman Leroy Comrie, who is close to the Queens party leadership.

Katz is running in a Democratic field that includes state Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

Former St. Albans City Councilman Leroy Comrie beat out Smith and attorney Munir Avery.

State Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), businessman Everly Brown, City Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

The Democratic field includes state Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), businessman Everly Brown, City Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie (far r.) honors the Rev. Tracey Whittaby Johnson (fourth from l.) for her service to the community at the Unsung Heroines event.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie (l.) talks with commuter van operators about changes to their routes in downtown Jamaica.

The poll found Vallone held an 11 - point lead over his competitors in the race: state Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), City Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

The Democratic field includes state Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), City Councilman Leroy Comrie, Director of Community Boards Barry Grodenchik, former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, Sen. Jose Peralta (D - East Elmhurst) and Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria).

Queens City Councilman Leroy Comrie, who introduced the two most controversial bills and chairs the council's powerful Land Use Committee, which is holding the hearing, did not immediately comment on the legislation.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie (c.) stands with honorees at the Unsung Heroines event in St. Albans last weekend.

Borough president candidates include state Sen. Tony Avella (clockwise from top l.) Councilman Leroy Comrie, Director of Community Boards Barry Grodenchik, former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, state Sen. Jose Peralta and Councilman Peter Vallone Jr..

Interviews with multiple Democratic sources have revealed that the battle for the backing of the Queens Democratic Party in next year's borough president race is between Councilman Leroy Comrie and State Sen. Jose Peralta.

At a debate in the Majority Baptist Church against his two opponents in the Democratic primary, former Councilman Leroy Comrie and attorney Munir Avery, Mr. Smith was given two minutes to address his legal problems.

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.

The current field heading into next year's elections includes state Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), City Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

QUEENS — Former Jamaica City Councilman Leroy Comrie won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the seat in the 14th state Senate District that has been held by embattled Sen. Malcolm Smith since 2000.

The councilman said he has also received a helping hand from Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

City Councilman Ruben Wills (D - Jamaica) asked Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

Councilman Leroy Comrie, who unexpectedly dropped out from the Queens Borough President race on Saturday, said he gave the group $ 3,500 in 2011.

The boulevard bisects the housing complex, and the west half is represented by Councilman Ruben Wills (D - Jamaica) and the east half is represented by Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

He and Councilman Leroy Comrie gave thousands of dollars to the center's parent group, JSPOA, in their member items this year.

Former City Councilman Leroy Comrie, armed with widespread support from the Queens Democratic Party, overwhelming won the three - way race to unseat embattled state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D - Hollis).

Former St. Albans City Councilman Leroy Comrie bested state Sen. Smith in the Democratic primary.

PEF did back a primary challenger to another scandal - scarred senator, supporting former NYC Councilman Leroy Comrie over Sen. Malcolm Smith (another former Senate Democratic leader) in Queens.

He had worked with state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D - Jamaica) and Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie is also considered a likely contender for the spot.

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (l.) and Councilman Leroy Comrie talk about the new city bill designed to crack down on fraudulent mortgage consulting firms.

Councilman Leroy Comrie of St. Albans, who is expected to run for Marshall's seat in 2013, told DNAinfo after her address that he supports her plans.

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

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.

FDNY members set up a recruiting station at Councilman Leroy Comrie's office and helped dozens of people to apply for the firefighter's exam.

The post, currently held by term - limited Councilman Leroy Comrie, is among the most coveted in the council.

While it might be crass, (and reduce all us voters to mindless drones incapable of formulating an opinion based on issues) if we look at this race through the assumption that people tend to vote along ethnic lines, then the largest voting bloc in Queens i.e.the Rockaways and Jamaica will vote for City Councilman Leroy Comrie.

In Queens, state Sen. Malcolm Smith, about to face retrial on corruption charges for allegedly trying to rig the New York City mayor's race, was soundly defeated by former City Councilman Leroy Comrie.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie, meanwhile, called the speech «excellent,» and said he hoped the ideas he raised would turn the conversation away from Liu's troubles.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie joins kids at a McDondald's to introduce the new, healthier Happy Meal.

In Southeast Queens, former City Councilman Leroy Comrie filed petitions with 5,800 signatures to take on Smith, who was accused of trying to bribe his way onto the 2009 mayoral ballot.

The citywide elections may be less than two years away, but that hasn't stopped a group of mysterious supporters from pushing Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie (D - St.

A partial list of Ms. Meng's backers includes Congressman Joe Crowley, Borough President Helen Marshall, Comptroller John Liu, former Borough President Claire Shulman, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, Councilman Leroy Comrie, Councilman Mark Weprin, Councilman James Gennaro, Councilman Ruben Wills, State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, State Senator Tony Avella, Assemblyman Ed Braunstein, Assemblyman David Weprin, Assemblyman Michael DenDekker, Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz, former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras, Councilman Peter Koo, State Senator Michael Gianaris, Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Jose Peralta, Assemblyman Francisco Moya, and Councilman Daniel Dromm.

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.

Both Councilmen Leroy Comrie (D - St.

The city will be cracking down on scammers who have been targeting helpless homeowners who had their properties foreclosed, City Councilmen Leroy Comrie (D - St.

Joined by City Councilmen Leroy Comrie (D - St.

Also on hand were elected officials: Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and Councilmen Leroy Comrie and John Liu.

Not exact matches

Four Queens councilmen — Vallone Jr., Leroy Comrie (D - St.

In what will be a hotly contested race pitting Avella against other campaign heavyweights like City Councilman Peter Vallone and Leroy Comrie, Lobbyist Melinda Katz, and Senator Jose Peralta, despite the strong opposition Avella is said to be mulling a chance to stand out from the crowd to gain a foothold in boro - wide politics for another shot at Mayor in 2017.