Sentences with phrase «west side councilwoman»

In another rematch, upper West Side Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal defeated Mel Wymore, a community board member who was aiming to become the first transgender Council member.

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.

On top of that it has to look out for the wellbeing of tenants,» Upper West Side Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal said.

Mr. Bowman further suggested the Upper West Side councilwoman, whose husband works as an investment banker, is out of touch with the daily struggles of low - income parents — whom he argued the sack surcharge would disproportionately impact.

Not exact matches

An indivudal contribution of note came from NYC Councilwoman Gale Brewer, a West Side Democrat, who sent Tkaczyk $ 100.

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.

Still, some council members chafed at her role: The councilwoman who led the fight against Mayor Michael Bloomberg's bid to build a West Side Stadium in 2005, one argued, had suddenly become the most visible advocate for a new Manhattan arena.

Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal (D - Upper West Side) said, «There's no question in my mind that he needs mental health care.

A bill sponsored by Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, a Democrat who represents the Upper West Side, would increase the penalty for violating the law from the existing range of $ 1,600 to $ 25,000 to between $ 10,000 and $ 50,000.

«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.

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.

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.

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

«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 election.

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

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.

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.

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