Sentences with phrase «councilman peter»

Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. believes he would have been allocated more discretionary funds if he had been supportative of the name change for the Ed Koch - Queensborough Bridge.

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New financial disclosure forms show Queens Councilman Peter Koo earned the most outside income in the Council, making at least $ 560,000 from five pharmacies he owns, the Post says.

Republican NYC Councilman Peter Koo, hosted Assemblyman David Weprin, Democratic NY - 9 candidate, at a «special event» with Queens Asian Business leaders in Flushing.

James McClelland, chief of staff to Republican - turned - Democrat Councilman Peter Koo, of Flushing, said Halloran's claim that he could steer $ 80,000 of city money to a fake company set up by the FBI seemed far - fetched.

A new poll from earlier this month shows City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) leading the pack for borough president, though its relevancy was questioned by the councilman's competitors.

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).

The commission made its announcement Dec. 4, when it also put Lopez's house back into its original district and drew most of a co-op and condo community in Flushing, Mitchell - Linden, back into the district of Councilman Peter Koo (D - Flushing).

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..

Outspoken supporters like City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) are going to stick by Liu to ride out the political mayhem.

She is considered the favorite in the race in the overwhelmingly Democratic borough after defeating City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. in a bitter and expensive primary battle.

«Worst of all, it would achieve the ultimate goal of this bill which is to put judges in charge of the NYPD,» Councilman Peter Vallone, Jr. said before the vote.

City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) fended off Green Party candidate Lynne Serpe and Populist Jerry Kann Tuesday to retain his seat for a third term.

Thanks to a bill by City Councilman Peter Vallone, the chance for anymore city property to be named after a living person could be a thing of the past.

Earlier this evening, outspoken Councilman Peter Vallone officially launched his campaign for campaign for Queens Borough President.

The Senate minority leader gave the nod to City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) May 29, but months earlier pumped cash into state Sen. Tony Avella's (D - Bayside) coffers.

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This afternoon Melinda Katz celebrated an endorsement by the Uniformed Firefighters Association, but what many people may not have realized was that in fact, her opponent, Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. has been supporting first responders for longer than any of Melinda Katz's exaggerated campaign rhetoric would lead you to believe.

On that note, is Councilman Peter Vallone also waiting for his official announcement before he denounces this theft?

This week Councilman Peter Vallone plans to introduce legislation calling on the federal government to pass Congress Member Grace Meng's bill and allow houses of worship damaged by Superstorm Sandy to receive aid from FEMA.

Councilman Peter Vallone (D - Queens) wrote on Facebook.

Councilman Peter Olesheski Jr. voted against the contract saying he was on the EMS District committee and he was not informed of this provision being added to the contract.

«Councilman Peter Koo supported the project, and with his support the City Council has passed the land - use approvals,» he said.

«In [Stavisky's district,] you'd have to be a remarkable Republican,» said James McClelland, chief of staff for Councilman Peter Koo (R - Flushing).

Two people are now running to Johnsburg supervisor: Councilman Peter Olesheski Jr. and Andrea Hogan.

Queens Councilman Peter Koo, who withdrew support for the Flushing West proposal after widespread community opposition, said he can not tell Rodriguez what to do in his district and that Council members» power is limited as is.

«This school [currently] does not have a gymnasium,» noted councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) who has been working on the school expansion since he was elected, he said.

Councilman Peter Vallone described the measures as a playbook that would help guide the mayor's administration.

Though Councilwoman Sylvia Overby and Councilman Peter Van Scoyoc argued that it would be better to base a decision on the recent hearing, a majority of the board voted with Ms. Quigley.

Assemblywoman Grace Meng, State Sen. Toby Stavisky, Councilman Peter Koo and Councilman Dan Halloran caught wind of the event and crashed it, but then had difficulty finding seats since the first two rows were reserved for members of the Bloomberg administration.

Albans), Deputy Borough President Barry Grodenchik, former Forest Hills Councilwoman Melinda Katz, Sen. Jose Peralta (D - East Elmhurst) and Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria).

City Councilman Peter Vallone, Jr. says Bloomberg's pitch to honor Koch came out of the blue and the span is part of the heritage and culture of the borough of Queens.

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.

At a town hall meeting held at PS 107 in Queens, Councilman Peter Koo (center) hears from Chapter Leader Kathy Pare and UFT District 25 Representative Joe Kessler.

Councilman Peter Olesheski Jr., who will face Hogan as the Republican candidate in November, asked for the Conservative vote at the Sept. 5 Meet the Candidates Night sponsored by the Gore Mountain Region Chamber of Commerce.

Councilman Peter Olesheski, Jr. and Adirondack Community Outreach Center director Andrea Hogan are facing off for the seat.

Last week, he got the nod from Bayside's former Council candidates Paul Vallone, the brother of Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria), and Jerry Iannece, chairman of Community Board 11.

City Councilman Peter Vallone (D - Astoria) and Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer (D - Rockaway Beach) each suspended plans to run for Marshall's seat after the two - term borough president announced she would seek a third term.

In interviews, members frequently pointed to Queens Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., whose funds were slashed after he vocally opposed Quinn's plan to rename the Queensboro Bridge after former Mayor Ed Koch.

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

Board members Gene Arsenault, Katie Nightingale and Arnold Stevens voted to adopt the 2018 budget; Councilman Peter Olesheski Jr. was excused.

Flushing residents got a rare opportunity to cut through the bureaucratic tape at a town - hall meeting hosted by City Councilman Peter Koo (R - Flushing) last Thursday and they held nothing back.

Councilman Peter Koo (R - Flushing) announced he will be switching parties, according to the New York Times.

He praised his predecessor, former Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., for his involvement in the fight to keep Long Island City HS and the Gifted & Talented program at PS 122 open.

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D - Manhattan) visited the North Queensview Homes Co-Op in Astoria last week, taking the time to talk about the ongoing city budget process, the school system and a reported beef with Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria).

Constantinides is one of four hopefuls vying for the seat of term - limited Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria).

In the wings, Republican councilman Peter Friedel noted that yes, he was running for supervisor.

Constantinides, who is vying for the seat of term - limited Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria), said he wants to gather volunteers across Astoria to help with trash cleanups.

City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) and Astoria nonprofit Zone 126 teamed up in early July to fund PS 17's summer learning program for students, the organization said.

City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) and the union DC 37 Local 1549, which represents the cityâ $ ™ s clerical and administrative employees, called upon the New York Police Department last week to turn over 500 desk job positions to civilians.