Sentences with phrase «state senator ruben»

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

«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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

State Senator Ruben Diaz, Jr. is disappointed Governor Paterson won't be attending the annual banquet of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization in person.

On Thursday, in his trademark, «What You Should Know» release, Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. blasted Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for creating «the most gerrymandered lines in recent New York history.»

State Senator Ruben Diaz says the shooting was indefensible.

Anti-gay State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. released a statement just now calling for fellow senator Tom Duane to release the names of all of their colleagues who Duane has said privately assured him they'd vote for Governor Paterson's marriage - equality bill.

State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., who has praised Klein's actions in the past session, pronounced him the biggest loser in Tuesday's elections.

According to campaign finance records, A-1 hasn't contributed to Espada's campaign coffers, but, interestingly, it has given $ 1,000 to his good friend State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. (see p. 2), as well as $ 150 to Noam Bramson, the mayor of New Rochelle.

New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, together with Assemblymembers Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda and Michael Blake are hosting the Fifth Abrazo Garifuna in New York celebration that will take place this Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7 pm at Maestro's Caterers located at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx.

New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, together with Assemblymembers Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda and Michael Blake are hosting the Fifth Abrazo Garifuna in New York celebration that will take place this Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7 pm at Maestro's Caterers located -LSB-...]

THE BRONX — The Bronx County Democratic Committee, as well as State Senator Ruben Diaz, Assembly Member Luis Sepulveda and Councilwoman Annabel Palma announced their support for Democrat Rafael Salamanca for City Council, where he is running in the special election to replace former Council Member Maria Del Carmen Arroyo in the 17th District.

STATE SENATOR RUBEN DIAZ ANNOUNCES THE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS IN THE BRONX Bronx, NY — State Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, together with Mr. Edward Cox, President of the New York State Republican Party, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, Councilman Rafael Salamanca and -LSB-...]

A protégé of State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., the father of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Mr. Crespo is a social conservative in an increasingly liberal city.

New York State Senator Ruben Diaz stated: «I am very happy that we have succeeded in providing the funding for appliances for the families and seniors who live in Bronx River and Stebbins - Hewitt.

THE BRONX — State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., a Democrat who staunchly opposed gay marriage and invited conservative Republican Sen. Ted Cruz to the city during his presidential campaign, now hopes to represent The Bronx on the New York City Council.

In an editorial at the weekend, El Diario la Prensa criticized the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee for giving State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. a lifetime achievement award.

State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr.'s daughter, NYPD Sgt. Damaris Diaz, was arrested for keying her ex-boyfriend's car.

Final thought: Both the Times and Daily News stories mention Diaz's controversial father, Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., a Pentecostal Minister who strongly opposes gay marriage.

Quinn was joined by State Senator Ruben Diaz (D - Bronx) and Assemblyman Eric Stevenson (D - Bronx), who called on the community to help police find the shooters.

32nd State Senatorial District (Bronx): Despite the glowing recommendation of his surrogate, we are not impressed with State Senator Ruben Diaz, Jr..

Assemblyman Eric Stevenson and State Senator Ruben Diaz said the incident changed their views on the NYPD's stop - and - frisk tactics, which critics allege overwhelmingly affect blacks and Latinos.

State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. has spent more than $ 16,000 to maintain a fleet of seven campaign vehicles that ride around his district, «blaring music» and spread the «Vote for Diaz» message.

Bronx District 18 (Soundview and Parkchester): State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. defeated four other candidates to take Anabel Palma's seat.

The National Organization for Marriage's poster in support of anti-gay New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr's rally for how they believe marriage has been «since the creation of the world.»

Uptown LGBT Progressives member James Hirschfeld, who has lived in Washington Heights for more than a decade, recalled «being disgusted when state senator Ruben Diaz Sr. so fiercely opposed marriage equality in New York.»