Sentences with phrase «city council races»

Two Bronx pols are being challenged in City Council races by political neophytes ripping their socially conservative stances.

Rather, the group, like the hotel union, focused on City Council races, with all six candidates it backed emerging victorious on primary night.

The spending limit for City Council races is $ 182,000.

A creature of the most corrupt clubhouse culture in city history, Silver had lost a 1974 City Council race against reformer Miriam Friedlander, only to be installed in DiFalco's suddenly unoccupied seat two years later.

District 2 City Council member Rosie Mendez plans on making an endorsement in the First District City Council race soon.

By Joe Anuta Democrat Isaac Sasson dropped out of a northeast Queens City Council race Tuesday, his campaign announced.

There are also a handful of local races of note, including former senator Hiram Monserrate's attempt at a political comeback in Queens, a New York City Council race in the Bronx and a vitriolic battle among Democrats hoping to be the next Erie County district attorney.

The state's highest court in a ruling on Tuesday found that a special prosecutor can continue an investigation into whether the labor - backed Working Families Party broke election laws during a 2009 Staten Island city council race.

Mr. Banks said he plans to challenge Charles Barron, the avowedly radical former East New York councilman, for the open State Assembly seat vacated by Ms. Barron after she won Mr. Barron's City Council race last year.

Votes are also close in tight city council race.

James won her first City Council race on the Working Families Party line alone, but has insisted she's focused on the Democratic nomination.

An open City Council race in 2001 allowed for another proxy war between the two Dominicans — this time, Mr. Espaillat was gaining the upper hand, successfully backing a protégé named Miguel Martinez over a candidate Mr. Linares endorsed.

Last year, the PAC played a big role in several City Council races, as The Real Deal reported.

The real estate industry is expected to rack up a number of wins today after spending $ 7 million on NYC City Council races through its controversial super PAC, but it had to compromise considerably to get there.

While the Real Estate Board of New York - backed Jobs for New York political action committee has thrown plenty of cash at City Council races,...

Competitive City Council races in neighborhoods like Bay Ridge and the Upper East Side — where de Blasio antipathy is strong — could boost the vote for Malliotakis, said GOP consultant Susan Del Percio.

Though, according to Mattera, District 35 is the only City Council race with two Green Party candidates, the mayoral race in Albany will be holding a Green Party primary in September between 22 - year - old Bryan Jimenez, and Sheridan Hollow, 28.

In May, the Real Estate Board of New York, the industry's powerful lobbying group, announced that it was leading the creation of a political action committee that would spend up to $ 10 million to influence City Council races around the five boroughs.

The Green Party is fielding candidates in a handful of other City Council races, as well as a full slate in the three citywide races for Mayor, Comptroller, and Public Advocate.

But there are nevertheless some consequential City Council races (in addition to the Brooklyn District Attorney race we profiled two weeks ago).

The District 3 City Council race, for the seat held the past 14 years by Speaker Christine Quinn, pits two passionate and energetic L.G.B.T. contenders against each other for what has often been dubbed «the gay seat.»

An organization that protects the civil rights of Asian Americans said it is investigating complaints of voter harassment during the Nov. 3 City Council race between Dan Halloran and Kevin Kim, who is Korean American.

As the District 20 City Council race nears the end, candidates Peter Koo, a Republican, and Yen Chou, a Democrat, (l. to r.) are reaching out to their bases in the Flushing community.

As the District 20 City Council race enters the final stretch in the Flushing area, key groups are making their alliances known.

With the 2013 City Council races already heating up, many are wondering who will get the coveted County Endorsement and it just so happens that none other than political boss Rep. Joe Crowley will be the surprise guest at the fundraiser.

In the Long Beach City Council race for three seats, the three Democrats were leading with all precincts counted: Incumbents Scott Mandel and Chumi Diamond and West End Neighbors Civic Association President John Bendo, who garnered the most votes.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - In a replay of the tightest Syracuse city council race of 2013, Republican Joseph Carni announced today that he will run for election against Common Councilor Jake Barrett to represent the 1st Council District.

CORONA — Three candidates were booted Tuesday from the primary ballot in a once - crowded City Council race after a challenge to their petition signatures by the «Queens machine» that bullies «those who haven't kissed the ring,» according to one challenger.

In a particularly contentious city council race in Queens, State Assemblyman Francisco Moya won the Democratic primary over former State Sen. Hiram Monserrate in the 21st district.

CHELSEA — A costumed protester who has been a ubiquitous presence at demonstrations around the city throughout the years is challenging West Side Councilman Corey Johnson in the upcoming City Council race — saying the incumbent «shouldn't be able to just waltz into office.»

We have county coroner's race, people running for judge, and also for people in local city council races.

During the 2013 cycle, REBNY authorized independent expenditures in City Council races throughout the city.

The 2000 - word story also touches on what could be two fascinating City Council races this fall involving incumbents Maria Baez (14th District) and Joel Rivera (District 15).

In certain City Council races, de Blasio has endorsed candidates for the primary, including a small flurry of support just a few days before voters head to the polls, in what could be a sign that the mayor and his allies are concerned about turnout.

Some people see the upcoming power struggle on CB3 as a preview of the District 2 City Council race; Rosie Mendez is now serving her final term in the district, which covers the East Side above Houston Street.

Friday's announcement is its first wave of endorsements and more are expected to follow in the coming months, leading up to the September primaries when most City Council races are actually decided in Democrat - heavy New York City.

We look at New York, from the local (Binghamton City Council race) to the federal (NY - 22 congressional race), for a few examples of the misleading of the public.

Diana Ayala Declares Victory in District 8 City Council Race NEW YORK, N.Y. — «I believe we have triumphed tonight and look forward to continuing as the Democratic nominee for the 8th District's City Council seat.

And Mr. Kellner, running with almost all of the establishment's support until allegations surfaced in July that accused him of sexually harassing multiple ex-staffers, fell to Ben Kallos in their Upper East Side City Council race.

In at least three City Council races where sitting state Assemblymembers are candidates, separate complaints have been filed with the city Campaign Finance Board alleging that each of them has violated prohibitions against using government - funded mass mailers within a mandated 90 - day communication blackout period before the September 12 primary.

On his watch, Ruben Wills beat Nicole Paultre - Bell, widow of police shooting victim Sean Bell, in a special City Council race.

The Board of Elections is counting the affidavit and absentee ballots in the District 1 City Council race today.

Turnout in these elections is often very low — the Los Angeles mayoral and city council races recently attracted just 11 % of voters.

He lost a New York City Council race in 1974, but won his Assembly seat in 1976.

In February, Data and Field Services settled a lawsuit brought by Randy M. Mastro, a former deputy mayor who is now an election lawyer, that alleged that the Working Families Party had unfairly helped Deborah Rose, the winning candidate in a Staten Island City Council race.

Real estate's Jobs for New York political action committee has spent $ 7 million on City Council races, but several of the candidates getting the...

Especially since there are few other open City Council races, outside interest groups will be paying close attention and may pour money into the race, knowing that a little can go a long way.

NEW YORK CITY — If you want to vote in this year's September primary election — featuring several City Council races and the mayor's re-election bid, among others — you're going to have to hurry.

The NYT made some endorsements of LGBT candidates yesterday in the NYC City Council race.