Sentences with phrase «senator ruben»

Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. penned a great op - ed in the New York Post, calling on Mayor de Blasio to stop denying new charter schools space.

Following the path of former State Senator Bill Perkins, who was elected to the City Council in a special election earlier this year, two Assembly members and one state senator are likely to be making the same jump come January: State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr, Assemblymember Mark

In recent weeks, the Bronx Democratic County Committee has endorsed Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and state Senator Ruben Diaz for council seats in district 13 and 18, respectively.

The Times Square desnudas and the Naked Cowboy might both have to cover up, if Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. has his way.

Andrés Duque at Blabbeando translated a lengthy Spanish - language interview with homophobic New York state senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. from earlier this month, and analyzed it thoroughly on his site.

This morning I posted that Democratic senator Ruben Diaz Sr. is organizing a protest to rally against the same - sex marriage bill.

Selpulveda is closely allied with Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., who, of course is closely allied with Pedro.

Incumbent Bronx state Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. faces a primary challenge from Elliot Quinones, who previously ran for Diaz's seat in 2014 but was removed from the ballot before the primary.

During the banquet Senator Ruben Diaz, together with the elected officials will be presenting proclamations and recognition to (5) distinguish members of the Puerto Rican community.

Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., an ordained minister from the Bronx and a rare Democrat who opposes abortion, lashed out at another Democratic senator last week in a letter lambasting her sponsorship of a bill that would write into state law the abortion rights guaranteed by the Roe v. Wade decision.

Antigay New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr. has called for a boycott of the state's largest Spanish - language newspaper El Diario La Prensa over its recent editorial in support of marriage equality.

Senator Ruben Diaz, a Bronx Democrat, says that's nothing to «brag» about.

S. 262B — Creates a financial exploitation prevention program to aid seniors from being financially exploited (Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr.) S. 115 — Creates the senior housing task force (Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr.) S. 145 — Creates a senior housing partnership / public authority (Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr.) S. 274 — Creates the senior tenant advocacy bureau (Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr..)

In a press statement State Senator Ruben Diaz congratulated New York State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Democratic Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for declining to attend Governor Andrew Cuomo's six regional State of the State Addresses next week.

Flanked by local Hispanic pastors and conservative Democratic South Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. — a minister himself — Mr. Astorino promised to inaugurate a faith - based initiative aimed at encouraging fathers to take an active role in child - rearing.

Anti-gay New York Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. appeared on NY1 Noticias» show Pura Politica to discuss his opposition to same - sex marriage.

Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., Assemblymen Marcos Crespo, Michael Blake, and Mark Gjonaj Call for More Excellent Schools in the Bronx

There's a similar situation for Palma's Bronx seat: Amanda Farias is a strong candidate, but she is likely to lose to State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. and little seems to be happening to rally behind her candidacy.

The answer is because I, Senator Ruben Diaz, has never abandoned the Democratic Conference and that Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins never pushed Simca Felder out.

Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., the only Democrat in the New York State Senate who voted against the marriage equality bill in 2011, has been busy lately supporting evangelical minister Erick Salgado in his long - shot bid to become the next mayor of NYC... Read

The National Organization for Marriage has organized the «2014 March for Marriage,» to take place on June 19th, and they toot that New York Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., a speaker at the march and a longtime anti-gay activist, is set to bring th... Read

«Charter schools like Girls» Prep are a godsend to our Black and Hispanic children who have been left behind,» said State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. «I'm here to support Governor Cuomo's education proposals.»

Now that President Obama has gotten involved in NYC politics by attempting to give Governor Paterson the heave - ho, State Senator Ruben Diaz says he's now obligated to support Democrat Bill Thompson in the race for mayor.

The New York Post has published an editorial by Erica Diaz, the openly lesbian granddaughter of anti-gay New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr..

State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. uses his smartphone before the start of this year's first day of session at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

State Senator Ruben Diaz Jr., center, presents Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, left, surrounded by Hispanic pastors and former GOP comptroller candidate John Burnett, back right.

Hey Boo - Boo, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo join New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, in hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and free movie night («Yogi Bear»)-LSB-...]

A group of anti-gay Orthodox hasidim shoved openly lesbian rabbi Sharon Kleinbam out of a photo op with Senator Ruben Diaz in front of reporters in Albany yesterday.

Senator Ruben Diaz, the only Democrat in the New York State Senate to vote against the marriage equality bill, blamed the loss on fellow Christians who, he says, «pray too much and act too little,» the Christian Post reports: «Pastors... Read

State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. brushes his hair before the start of this year's first day of session at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

The Weekly Standard's John McCormack writes, «[i] n a phone call going out to Latino households in New York's 9th congressional district, Democratic state senator Ruben Diaz slams Democratic candidate David Weprin and endorses Republican Bob Turner in Tuesday's special election.

Senator Ruben Diaz, the only Democrat in the New York State Senate to vote against the marriage equality bill, blamed the loss on fellow Christians who, he says, «pray too much and act too little,» the Christian Post reports:

Homophobic NY State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. issued a press release yesterday suggesting that Governor David Paterson is in trouble because he supported marriage equality, and painting the gay community as fair weather friend.

Activist group Queer Rising is calling on amateur paparazzi to join them at a protest of New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr.'s fundraiser, thrown by Senate Majority leader John Sampson.

Mr. Quiñones, a Bronx Democrat, filed sufficient signatures to run against incumbent firebrand Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., was first ruled on the ballot then iff a few days later.

Like almost everyone else, New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr. was caught by surprise at Governor David Paterson's announcement that he would be re-introducing same - sex marriage legislation and wanted to vote on it.

Senator George Latimer, of Westchester County's 37th District, is eying the county executive seat, while Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., representing the Bronx's 32nd District, is a candidate for a City Council seat he briefly held in 2001.

Anti-gay New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., who was targeted today by Fight Back NY because of his ongoing battle against marriage equality, remained defiant, telling the Gotham Gazette: «The people of my district are very smart people they aren»... Read

NYS Senate District 32 — Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. is the incumbant.He is on both the Democratic and reppublican lines.

We sat down with Senator Jeff Klein, the new co-president of the state senate and Senator Ruben Diaz to hear their thoughts on the power - sharing between the Independent Democratic Conference and the GOP.

Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., who opposes same - sex marriage and who «pledged not to support anyone for majority leader who would not promise him - in writing - never to bring the bill that would legalize same - sex marriages to the floor» was asked by reporters, dodged questions about whether he thought same - sex marriage would come to the floor for a vote this year, saying only that he was «satisfied with whatever happens.»

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. with his father, State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer).

Continuing the partial Albany exodus, State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. won the race to replace Annabel Palma in Council District 18 with about 42 % of the vote.

State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., who represents portions of the Bronx, has a history of fighting gay causes.

Not a surprise, but Democratic state senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. says he's organizing a protest against same - sex marriage legislation, City Room reports: «Only hours after Gov. David A. Paterson said he would introduce legislation to legalize sa... Read

Klein, 53, drew endorsements from Bronx lawmakers including fellow Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., councilmembers James Vacca (D - Throgs Neck) and Ritchie Torres (D - Fordham), Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and former Beep Fernando Ferrer.

I didn't think it was possible for anti-gay New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr. to get any more disgusting.

«State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. just introduced Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm Smith at a turkey giveaway in the Bronx by saying he wants Smith «to be my friend.»

State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. (just right of center, in white jacket and hat), leading a massive rally against same - sex marriage in the Bronx in 2011.

Above, a flyer sent out by Democratic New York Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., who hates gays and loves Pastor Rick Warren, as a response to a recent ad taken out by the Working Families Party targeting the constituencies of Sens. Diaz and Espada in the Bron... Read