Sentences with phrase «as a state senator»

«It was my greatest honor to have your confidence for nearly 16 years as your state senator,» he says in the call.

They cited his experience representing much of the Brooklyn section of the district in the Council for the past 12 years, as well as serving as State Senator for parts of both boroughs from 1996 through 2002 — and his lacking the political baggage that could be used against a Democratic Assembly member or other councilmen.

Yesterday, representatives of many of those agencies, as well as State Senator Daniel Squadron, City Councilmember Margaret Chin and staff from the offices of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Borough President Scott Stringer got together to discuss the situation.

Gentile, who served as State Senator for three terms starting in 1996, swapped seats with CM Marty Golden when Golden defeated him in his 2002 bid for a fourth term, and has served since then.

CROWN HEIGHTS — Since Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams took office in January, no one has taken over his old job as state senator representing Crown Heights and Sunset Park, one of four empty state - level seats in Central Brooklyn.

The win all but assures Coleman an 11th term as state senator of the predominantly Democratic district.

Prior to becoming lieutenant governor in 2007, Paterson served as a state senator from Harlem for more than two decades, the last four years as the Democratic minority leader.

The win virtually assures Coleman an 11th term as state senator of the predominantly Democratic district, which includes portions of Hartford, Bloomfield and Windsor.

Also in attendance were elected officials such as State Senator Adriano Espaillat, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., Councilmembers Andy King and Andrew Cohen, and New York City Public Advocate Letitia James.

When now - Borough President Eric Adams took office at Borough Hall in January, he left his old job as state senator in District 20, which covers much of Crown Heights, Prospect - Lefferts Gardens, Brownsville, Sunset Park and slivers of Park Slope, Gowanus and Prospect Heights.

«For more than three decades, Attorney General Schneiderman has fought to combat public corruption and champion a range of reforms — from his sponsorship of dozens of anti-corruption bills as a State Senator, and as Attorney General, where he's prosecuted more than 70 officials and their cronies for abusing the public trust.

She has been seeking ways to help the plant since she became first selectman in 2007 and then in a simultaneous position as state senator since January 2013.

Obama, who as a state senator checked a box acknowledging support for same - sex marriage, later fell back to what at the time was the politically safer position of supporting civil unions.

«I am honored that my neighbors have elected me to deliver for Long Island and clean up Albany as their State Senator,» Kaminsky said in a statement.

Federal prosecutors claim that Libous lied about using his influence as a state senator to boost his son's salary at a Westchester law firm.

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Legislators must go back to the drawing board as State Senator David Carlucci has officially rebuffed a proposal from the Rockland County Legislature to raise the Rockland portion of the sales tax in order to reduce the county's deficit.

Legislators must go back to the drawing board as State Senator David Carlucci has officially rebuffed a proposal from the Rockland County Legislature to raise the Rockland portion of the sales tax in order to reduce the county's deficit.

Crespo calls Salamanca «a leader with a proven record of getting things done» 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 -LSB-...]

As a state senator since 2013 and a former Assembly member for four terms, I will not accept a pay hike unless it is accompanied by dramatic reforms.

Cuomo counsel Alphonso David, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, the chairwoman of the Assembly Ways and Means committee, as well as State Senators Michael Gianaris and Todd Kaminsky, and former US Attorney Preet Bharara number among the people whose names have been floated as possible appointees.

With Council Member Vanessa Gibson, chair of the City Council's Public Safety committee; as well as State Senator Jeff Klein and Assembly Members Carl Heastie and Jeffrey Dinowitz, we will pass this law.

Robert Kane, who recently resigned as a state senator, told lawmakers Thursday that he is qualified to become one of the state's financial watchdogs despite questions about his management experience and his falling behind on divorce payments.Kane's...

«In my time as State Senator, I have fought for a number of causes, but one that I am most proud of is fighting for our seniors.

Albee served one term as a State Senator before being elected mayor of Portland in 1913.

Seitz has been a staunch opponent of any support for renewable energy — particularly solar — since he joined the legislature as a representative from Cincinnati, then as a state senator from the same region and now, after being term - limited out of the Senate, as a representative in his old district.

Tony Avella has worked his whole life on the public payroll with do nothing positions with Mayor Dinkins, Senator Stavisky, City Council, and now as State Senator so it's easy to understand how he doesn't grasp the need for private sector development and job creation.

NEW YORK >> Eric Schneiderman made fighting against sexual abuse and harassment a signature issue, first as a state senator and then as New York's attorney general.

«I'm not looking to champion his re-election as a state senator on the Independence line,» Long said of Grisanti.

«If Todd Kaminsky can't run for political office without neglecting his official legislative duties, how can we expect him to handle the myriad of issues facing Long Island as a State Senator?»

An unusually aggressive Donovan portrayed Schneiderman as part of the Albany problem, and criticized him for not doing more to stamp out corruption as state Senator.

Gentile first entered public office as a state senator representing parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island in 1997, but lost his seat to then - Councilman Martin Golden in 2002.

As a state senator battling for re-election in 2002, he voted against the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act, which barred business and property owners from firing or evicting gays and lesbians on the basis of their identity.

Martins served three terms as a state senator until last year, when instead of seeking re-election, he ran for the House seat vacated by former Democratic Rep. Steve Israel.

For her part, Ms. Meng had her own endorsements to announce today, including Council Members James Gennaro, Peter Vallone and James Vacca, as well as State Senator Tony Avella.

As a state senator Gentile represented part of Staten Island, albeit before Donovan was elected to office.

Schneiderman represented the Upper West Side as a state senator.

«We are hopeful as state senators continue to hear from local job creators, that they will understand the negative impact of right to work,» Lyons said.

Wright challenged Espaillat to do the same as the state senator had repeatedly run for Congress only to return to the state Senate.

Diaz, who has served for almost two decades as state senator of The Bronx's 32nd District, cast the sole Democratic vote against the state's gay marriage law in 2011, and last year invited Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz to The Bronx.

Local elected officials, such as State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Assemblymember Gabriela Rosa, and Councilmember Robert Jackson collaborated on a speak - out and engaged the youths in dialogue.

Morning education sessions will focus on the state of immigrants in New York and feature panelists from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs as well as State Senator Jose Peralta.

(Some, including Assembly members Harry Bronson, Aravella Simotas and Tony Jordan as well as State Senator Mark Grisanti and the chamber's mainstream Democrats, complied with the subpoenas.)

In fact, Staten Island has no problem electing Democrats on the local level, as State Senator Diane Savino and Assemblymen Michael Cusick and Matt Titone could attest.

It's the latest addition to a sparkling resume that includes service as a state senator, United Nations ambassador, commissioner of the Port Authority and the state Division of Human Rights, president of the New York City Board of Education, and the first African - American elected state comptroller.

While the Syracuse - area Republican has been a successful fundraiser as a state senator, it pales in comparison to the governor's haul.

Recall that the Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested that his successor may not be able to defend the suit, given Schneiderman's role in shaping the legislation as a state senator.

DeSio added that Diaz Jr. has more experience as an elected official, 14 years, than Espada has in his brief and periodic stints as State Senator and Councilman.

I'm calling you on behalf of my nephew; actually my great nephew, Todd Kaminsky, who is running for reelection as your State Senator,» Brooks says in the call.

It's an honor to serve the residents of Upstate as the state Senator for the 49th State Senate District.