Sentences with phrase «advocate in»

Asked how he intended to support the technology community as it faced numerous regulatory challenges on the federal level, De Blasio pointed to his experience working under Andrew Cuomo as the HUD Secretary and as campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's first Senate campaign, and said he would be a forceful advocate in Washington for New York City interests.

«He will be a passionate advocate in the state Senate on everything from education to the environment,» English said.

Mark Green, who served as public advocate in New York City and ran for any number of statewide offices, took on the city's dry cleaners for their pricing discrepancies.

Katko campaign spokesperson Erin O'Connor said he has been «a steady environmental advocate in Congress by voting to incentivize green energy technology, improve water infrastructure and ensure that land is set aside and preserved for environmental purposes.»

Nevertheless, the Dreamers» leading longtime advocate in the Senate, Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois, said he was confident that senators can strike an immigration deal.

After Obama took office in 2009, Blake served in the White House as Associate Director of Public Engagement and Deputy Associate Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he administered outreach to minority business owners, then oversaw Reshma Saujani's unsuccessful campaign for public advocate in 2013.

(He memorably tried to get Lindsay Lohan to run for NYC public advocate in 2009).

Stringer ran for public advocate in 2001.

After previously opposing the union - driven «Fight for $ 15,» Mr. Cuomo made the cause his own midway through last year, eclipsing the mayor as its foremost advocate in the state.

In a speech tonight to Progress, the New Labour pressure group, Tessa Jowell, a leading advocate in Cabinet, will say that mutualism offers a future for public services and the means to recapture a trust destroyed by the recession and the expenses crisis.

«Deplore brutal murder of @USAID local staff member and another Bangladeshi advocate in Dhaka.

The Cuomo administration has staunchly defended DeRosa's appointment and DeRosa herself has been a fierce advocate in public and behind the scenes for the governor.

Indeed, Silver's ability to manage the various interests and conflicts while also proving to be an effective advocate in the budget talks within the conference helped him stay speaker for 21 years, felled only by a corruption scandal.

Our mission is to advocate in Albany for policies that will create good jobs, economic growth and strong communities all across New York.

Green pioneered the use of litigation as public advocate in 1997, when he sued then - police commissioner Howard Safir to release documents that he argued should be made public.

De Blasio was sworn in as public advocate in 2010, the city's second highest elected office.

Sworn in as public advocate in 2010, the city's second highest elected office, de Blasio's past work includes managing Hillary Clinton's first U.S. Senate bid from New York in 2000 and serving in the City Council for eight years, representing Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Back in 2013, Sepulveda was one of the first public officials to support Bill de Blasio, the former New York City Public Advocate in his candidacy for mayor.

Hanna, R - Barneveld, has also served as a top advocate in Congress for Remington Arms, based in the 22nd District in Ilion, Herkimer County.

State Senator Adriano Espaillat has been a vigorous advocate in Albany for Hispanic immigrants.

De Blasio was elected public advocate in 2009.

The Times also called Adriano Espaillat, «a vigorous advocate in Albany for Hispanic immigrants» but conceded that «to represent this district, he would have to reach out to a wider constituency of African - Americans, whites and Asians.»

James, who just started her second term as public advocate in January, said she's focused on securing the Democratic nomination for the post ahead of the November election.

«Mike was an outstanding prosecutor with a keen appreciation for fairness; and then a very measured, credible advocate in private practice, Fitzgerald said in a statement.

The mayor and Mr. Heastie, whose political relationship dates back to Mr. de Blasio's tight race for public advocate in 2009, have not always seen eye to eye.

Niccoli, a graduate of SUNY Albany with a master's degree in public administration from New York University, works as an anti-poverty advocate in Albany with the Labor - Religion Coalition of New York City.

We partner with the New York Police Department (NYPD) to place one domestic violence victim advocate and one crime victim advocate in every precinct in New York City by the end of 2018.

McMahon is taking up the Volcker rule issue as many bank lobbyists have expressed frustration that Sen. Chuck Schumer, perhaps Wall Street's most powerful advocate in Washington, has been publicly silent on many aspects of the fin reg bill legislation currently in Congress.

The official who held the seat previously, Bill de Blasio, was elected to the citywide position of Public Advocate in 2009.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D - N.Y., plans to introduce legislation on Friday to decriminalize marijuana on the federal level, adding a high - profile advocate in the effort to decriminalize, legalize and normalize marijuana use in America.

Miner spokesman Alexander Marion said the mayor has been an advocate in the minimum wage fight since the beginning, publishing an op - ed in the Buffalo News last August and speaking at a rally in February at the People's AME Zion Church.

Kings County Politics article on BP Adams, Public Advocate James, and Council Member Cumbo commemorating a beloved youth sports advocate in Fort Greene.

The office of Public Advocate in NYC is very much what you make of it, and Cathy Guerriero will bring the right mindset and qualifications to make the most of it.

Reinvent Albany was the lead advocate in advancing Local Law 11 of 2012 which created the Open Data Portal in New York City, and was instrumental in the creation of the State's Open Data portal created via Executive Order 95.

One of his most valuable roles has been to act as a client's advocate in the technology space, working with developers to keep projects on track and on budget.

He is the most knowledgeable candidate to speak up about Healthcare, as well as Medicare and will be a forceful, informed advocate in Congress.

A top aide to Mayor Bloomberg says Mayor Bloomberg's Charter Revision Commission won't seek to eliminate the offices of borough president and public advocate in a voter referendum this fall.

Golden's driving record, and his record on traffic issues in New York City writ large, are under scrutiny after his run - in as a passenger with a well - known bike advocate in Brooklyn.

Before starting his own firm, he was a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps where he discovered his passion for food production and preparation.

Similarly, in your comparison with advocating for exercise and healthy eating, of course no one says not to do that, but it is important to advocate in a way that does not marginalize people who are obese (ie talk about the benefits of healthy eating rather than the hurtful ad campaign that recently came out in Georgia with pictures of overweight kids saying things like, «Fat kids become fat adults»).

Lake is a well - known advocate in the birthing community having served on the board of the nonprofit organization, Choices in Childbirth for many years.

Advocacy for anything certainly has the potential to hurt some people — and that doesn't mean we shouldn't advocate for things that are beneficial to society, but it is extremely important to make sure we advocate in ways that do not marginalize and hurt others.

Well, at that time I hadn't yet encountered Dana Woldow, a school food advocate in San Francisco who has accomplished amazing things in her district.

Last week I first learned of Dana Woldow, a parent and school food advocate in San Francisco, via an interview she did with CNN / Eatocracy.

While tooling around the Internet one day I stumbled upon the story of Sara Salo, a public health advocate in Bend, Oregon who is going to be biking across the country to bring attention to school food reform.

Doctors may see this as an inconvenience of sorts, because much of their power is diminished when there is a strong advocate in the room.

She is her children's advocate in every way and has learned a lot about raising children with challenges along the way.

He needs a caregiver who is willing and able to meet his physical and developmental needs, and who is able to serve as his advocate in the community and in educational settings.

Foster Parents and the Courts: A Guide for Foster Parents on Being an Effective Advocate in Court for Children in Foster Care (PDF - 384 KB) Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (2013) Helps foster parents understand the court process, including their rights and responsibilities, the role of key participants, and how to advocate for the best interests of children in their care.

Having this document will give your peace of mind as you prepare for your absence from work, and remind you that you are your own best advocate in life.