Sentences with phrase «side city councilwoman»

Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer attributed the victim's courage to the «tenaciousness of birdwatchers.»

Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, who emphasized the need to combat overcrowding in public schools, also said building libraries and parks needs to be a priority.

Former Upper West Side City Councilwoman Ronnie Eldridge secured $ 2.5 million in funding from real estate developer Tishman Speyer to update the center.

«It's just a quirky thing,» said Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, as she filed out of the bank after the proceedings.

Still, Jackson is facing a crowded field of challengers, including former Community Board 1 Chairwoman Julie Menin, East Side City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin and Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer.

Lappin, who represents the East Side, is expected to face a crowded field, including Upper Manhattan City Councilman Robert Jackson, former Community Board 1 Chairwoman Julie Menin and Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, in a contentious battle to replace current Borough President Scott Stringer, who is running for comptroller.

Violators would be subjected to fines similar to those faced by people who smoke indoors, said Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, a lead proponent of the legislation.

The bill, which was co-sponsored by Upper East Side City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, would also have required the centers to keep patients» information confidential.

The bill, which was co-sponsored by Upper East Side City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, passed by a margin of 39 - 9.

The bill, co-sponsored by Upper East Side City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, targets «crisis pregnancy centers» (CPCs).

Not exact matches

Republican Julie Killian, a former Rye city councilwoman, is taking on Democrat Shelley Mayer, an assemblywoman from Yonkers, in a contest that has generated national attention and sparked millions of dollars of spending by the candidates and their allies on both sides of the aisle.

Last year, City Councilwoman Gale Brewer was able to carve out room in her budget to support the center, and said she is again urging the council to support Club 76, which offers the only kosher lunch for senior between the Lower East Side and Washington Heights.

Moskowitz, a 49 - year - old former Upper East Side councilwoman, is the face of the city's charter - school movement — and by extension a player in the national debate over education reform.

The rest of the field has yet to take shape, but other possible candidates include City Councilman Robert Jackson of Harlem and City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin, from Manhattan's East Side.

«I think that she should run for office,» said Helen Rosenthal, a City Councilwoman who represents the Upper West Side.

«Old - time West Siders as well as young professionals have written and e-mailed, and stopped me on the street, to say how badly the neighborhood needs the protections contained in the creation of the Upper West Side Special Enhanced Commercial District,» said City Councilwoman Gale Brewer.

City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, who represents the Upper West Side, said that her office spends about half of its time dealing with vending issues, citing 15 complaints received via email on Tuesday morning alone.

Ms. Moskowitz, a former Manhattan city councilwoman and perpetual thorn in Mr. de Blasio's side, would not rule out a future mayoral campaign.

A top aide for a city councilwoman up for re-election was caught on tape arguing that her primary opponent would struggle in office if victorious because she has failed to keep on Mayor Bill de Blasio's good side.

Last year, the bill's chief sponsor, Upper West Side Councilwoman Gale Brewer, told Gay City News that the speaker «has kept her commitment to keep talking» about prospects for moving forward.

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«That's how it's always been,» said City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, who represents the Upper West Side and has lived in the neighborhood for more than 40 years.

UPPER WEST SIDE — The two City Council hopefuls vying for longtime Councilwoman Gale Brewer's Upper West Side seat — including the candidate aiming to be the city's first transgender elected official — have each raised more than $ 60,000 in donations a full year - and - a-half before the electCity Council hopefuls vying for longtime Councilwoman Gale Brewer's Upper West Side seat — including the candidate aiming to be the city's first transgender elected official — have each raised more than $ 60,000 in donations a full year - and - a-half before the electcity's first transgender elected official — have each raised more than $ 60,000 in donations a full year - and - a-half before the election.

UPPER WEST SIDE — The candidates vying for City Councilwoman Gale Brewer's seat on the Upper West Side tried to distinguish themselves in a crowded field where many of their positions were strikingly similar.

Councilwoman Margaret Chin, who represents the Lower East Side and Chinatown criticized the proposed cuts, too, calling them «some of the most debilitating our city has ever seen.»

Ms. Moskowitz, a former Manhattan city councilwoman and perpetual thorn in Mr. de Blasio's side, would not rule out a future mayoral campaign.