Sentences with phrase «councilman mark»

The following were in attendance: Rev. Seth Kaper - Dale, Sen. Raymond Lesniak of Union County, Lt. (Retired) Steven Rogers, and Tenafly Councilman Mark Zinna.

An amendment by Boonville Ward Four Councilman Mark Livingston added that any animal taken from the owner could be given to a non-for-profit state licensed rescue organization.

Pets & Pals is made possible with the generous funding of the Office of City Councilman Mark Weprin, the New York City Parks and Recreation Department and CVA — which donates many of the raffle prizes, microchips and staff time for this community event — and its network of animal hospitals.

Republicans anticipate the three ballots will be cast for their candidate Councilman Mark McGrath leading to his re-election over Democratic challenger Cindy Barclay.

Councilman Mark Treyger also said he supported the bid after the initial release.

John Concannon, a retired police captain who has unsuccessfully challenged City Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) and state Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), said Cuomo had not pushed to get enough educators with classroom experience on the state Board of Regents or otherwise placed them at the helm of Common Core implementation.

«Women - owned businesses are systemically shortchanged when it comes to competing for government contracts,» Gillibrand told reporters at Data Conversation Laboratory, a Queens - based, woman - owned firm, flanked by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D - Flushing), state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D - Flushing), Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D - Fresh Meadows) and City Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens).

At the press conference at the Bronx Victory Memorial in Pelham Bay Park, Congressman Crowley was joined in support by New York City Councilman Mark Gjonaj, New York State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, New York State Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, and veterans» right advocates.

Pictured (left to right): New York City Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Air Force Veteran and NYC Veterans Alliance Supporter Manuel Rodriguez, Chairman Crowley, NYC Veterans Alliance Founding Director Kristen Rouse, New York State Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, and New York State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto.

Ali Najmi, a Queens attorney and activist, will run for Councilman Mark Weprin's soon - to - be-vacant seat, he confirmed to the Observer today.

Queens Councilman Mark Weprin, often characterized in the media as one of the more «moderate» contenders, repeatedly noted that his mother is Cuban, his district is teeming with minorities and that he supports non-citizen immigrants voting in municipal elections as well as reforms to stop - and - frisk.

Rebecca Lynch, a de Blasio administration official and former Democratic district leader, said today she is running for Queens Councilman Mark Weprin's seat.

City Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) has introduced new legislation he hopes will tackle an increase in bullying among schoolchildren that he believes has become a dangerous epidemic.

City councilman Mark Weprin recently introduced a bill calling for city - wide education against bullying in all public schools.

Others mentioned as potential combatants for the mayor's chair hail from various political parties: Council President Rodney Wiltshire, Ernest Everett, former Councilman Mark McGrath and former Deputy Mayor Jim Conroy.

5th Ward Councilman Mark Robinson believes his campaign has registered with voters.

Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) invited his constituents to the Queens County Farm Museum April 9 for his official announcement of the Top 5 projects that were chosen -LSB-...]

Democrat Corey Ellis, who received 49.9 percent of votes in a three - way primary for council president, will face 5th Ward Councilman Mark Robinson, a Conservative.

State Assemblyman Mark Weprin (D - Little Neck) to succeed his brother, Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Hollis)

Former councilman and mayoral candidate Corey Ellis, Albany County Legislator Chris Higgins and 5th Ward Councilman Mark Robinson will face off for the Democratic line on the ballot.

Pictured (left to right): New York City Councilman Mark Gjonaj, -LSB-...]

All eight candidates — Upper Manhattan Councilman Mark Levine, Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Brooklyn Councilman Robert Cornegy, Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, Manhattan Councilman Corey Johnson, Upper Manhattan Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres and Queens Councilman Donovan Richard — were present.

City Councilman Mark Levine (D - Manhattan), chairman of the Council's Parks and Recreation Committee, noted that a similar plan is already in the works for a portion of the BQE in Bushwick and jibed Massey for proposing too much spending.

Councilman Mark McGrath, an enrolled Conservative who ran as the Republican candidate, argues that the three voters and their ballots are legitimate.

Three of the candidates — Upper Manhattan Councilman Mark Levine, Manhattan Councilman Corey Johnson and Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer — are white.

HAMILTON HEIGHTS — After easily winning Tuesday's Democratic primary, City Councilman Mark Levine is setting his sights on the Speaker race.

Amid news of Johnson's presumptive victory, Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres, Upper Manhattan Councilman Mark Levine, Queens Councilman Donovan Richards, Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Upper Manhattan Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez conceded.

Ms. Harris did this with the help of elected officials like Councilman Mark Treyger, a Coney Island Democrat, and State Senator Diane Savino, a Democrat who represents portions of Staten Island and Brooklyn.

«The rising cost of housing means that older tenants can not afford to escape rising housing costs, yet can not secure affordable housing elsewhere,» James wrote in the letter, which got supporting signatures from Councilman Mark Levine and Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, as well as 19 other council members from around the city.

Upper Manhattan Councilman Mark Levine, also a speaker candidate, told Observer that while they are all Democrats, their views range from progressive to moderate.

Pam Harris with Councilman Mark Treyger and State Senator Diane Savino.

Councilwoman Margaret Chin, left, rallies with Councilman Mark Levine, Councilman Brad Lander, Councilman Corey Johnson and environmental activists.

Officials who attended included City Councilman Mark Gjonj, Assemblywoman Nathalie Fernandez, Jamaal Bailey and a representative from the office of state Senator Luis Sepulveda.

In November 2017, Brooklyn Councilman Mark Treyger, a Democrat, introduced legislation that would prohibit law enforcement from engaging in sexual contact with someone in their custody.

Former City Council Speaker Gifford Miller and Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Queens) proceeded to deliver their own congratulations, as did former MTA Chairman Lee Sander.

5:30 PM — NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Councilman Mark Gjonaj host a celebration in honor of the 10th anniversary of Kosovo's independence.

(Photo: Councilman Mark Levine)

The City Council's Land Use Committee is meeting at 11 AM to hear testimony on Coney Island Councilman Mark Treyger's resolution calling for the boardwalk to be designated a scenic landmark.

City Councilman Mark Levine is also ducking out of the Common Cause forum.

He became the second member of the City Council in the span of one week to announce his resignation, following Queens Councilman Mark Weprin, a Democrat.

Councilman Peter Koo (R - Flushing), state Sen. Jose Peralta (D - Jackson Heights), Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Little Neck) and a representative for Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) also attended the event.

Rev. Floyd Flake, a powerful clergy leader, has endorsed a Democrat to replace Queens Councilman Mark Weprin.

The revelation came as a surprise to some political observers, who expected nonpartisan special elections to fill the seats vacated by Mr. Ignizio and Queens Councilman Mark Weprin.

«Our public facilities are still left vulnerable,» said Councilman Mark Treyger, chair of the recovery and resiliency committee.

«The only way I'm going to support a ban is if you show me what will replace those jobs [that are lost] and the tourism dollars that come with it,» Councilman Mark Weprin said.

Harlem Councilman Mark Levine and Bronx Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson will sponsor the legislation.

The Hotel Trades Council, an increasingly influential union representing the city's hotel workers, has endorsed Rebecca Lynch in the race to replace former Queens Councilman Mark Weprin.

Rebecca Lynch, a former City Hall aide, has the most cash on hand heading into the final stretch of a crowded race for former Councilman Mark Weprin's eastern Queens seat.

Queens Councilman Mark Weprin will also resign to work for the Cuomo administration, while Staten Island Councilman Vincent Ignizio is departing for the private sector.

Other leading contenders include Manhattan Councilman Dan Garodnick and Queens Councilman Mark Weprin — although other hopefuls are campaigning and keeping their names in the mix by RSVP» ing to an upcoming speaker candidate forum.