Sentences with phrase «city councilman from»

Along with its tax affiliate, the Alliance for School Choice, the organization published glossy brochures featuring pictures of smiling children of every race, with endorsements from African - American and Democratic politicians, including Sen. Cory Booker, then an upstart city councilman from Newark, New Jersey, who joined the board of Alliance for School Choice in 2002.

Now Mark Treyger, a civics teacher and UFT delegate from New Utrecht HS, hopes to serve his community as the next City Councilman from the 47th Council District in Brooklyn.

Now Larry Seabrook, a former state assemblyman, senator and city councilman from The Bronx, is enjoying a Big House experience free of all those pesky fences and bars — with a commissary that sells his favorite doughy food.

Eric Ulrich, a Republican city councilman from Queens, is looking to make the switch to state politics.

Another wrinkle is that Mr. Cuomo's lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, is facing a challenge from Jumaane Williams, a black New York City councilman from Central Brooklyn.

Meanwhile, Guillermo Linares, who previously represented Inwood and Washington Heights as a City Councilman from 1991 to 2001, bested relatively unknown opponents including Gabriela Rosa, Julissa Gomez, Nelson Denis and Miguel Estrella for the 72nd District Assembly seat.

Two veteran Democrats are challenging Mr. de Blasio in the primary: Tony Avella, a state senator from Queens who has challenged the mayor's approach to homelessness and fought for a Staten Island family trying to keep a large pig as a pet; and Sal Albanese, an Italian - born lawyer and former City Councilman from southwestern Brooklyn who, in his third mayoral run, has argued for a new tax on nonprimary residences — a «pied - à - terre» tax — to help fund affordable housing.

First, Jumaane Williams, a city councilman from Brooklyn, announced on Monday he is looking to challenge Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who served as Mr. Cuomo's running mate in 2014.

The appointment of Eric Ulrich, a city councilman from Queens, was made in a public statement released by Romney's state chair, Guy Molinari.

Sal Albanese, a former city councilman from Brooklyn, has run twice before, finishing a distant third and eighth.

Liu, a former city councilman from Flushing, kicked off the Jefferson Democratic Club's first meeting of the year.

Peter F. Vallone Jr., a former city councilman from a well - connected political family in Queens, had been vocal about his interest.

The endorsement for Hochul comes as she faces a Democratic primary challenge from Jumaane Williams, a city councilman from Brookyln.

Walter McCaffrey, the veteran New York City Councilman from Woodside, died this month.

He's already picked up the support of a Republican City Councilman from Queens.

Robert Jackson, a former city councilman from Manhattan, has already filed to run again for the state Senate seat held by IDC Sen. Marisol Alcantara.

Not exact matches

East Wenatchee City Councilman Tim Detering joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about road construction projects getting underway, with delays and closures starting today on North Baker Avenue, provide an update on the Gateway Project going in next year at 9th St. and Valley Mall Parkway, efforts to get direct flights from...

The city's Advisory Cultural Commission had recommended the funding come from other sources, but Councilman Steve Chirico disagreed, saying he doesn't mind using the grant money for capital projects.

Klein faces a primary challenge from former city Councilman Oliver Koppell; Avella faces former city Comptroller John Liu.

The WFP was also active in several races outside the five boroughs, including the Albany mayor's race, where City Treasurer Kathy Sheehan is poised to become the city's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on TuesCity Treasurer Kathy Sheehan is poised to become the city's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on Tuescity's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on Tuesday.

A report released by Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein and New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres on Thursday found the city's public housing units are in dire need of repair, with problems ranging from mold on the walls, leaking ceilings and peeling paCity Councilman Ritchie Torres on Thursday found the city's public housing units are in dire need of repair, with problems ranging from mold on the walls, leaking ceilings and peeling pacity's public housing units are in dire need of repair, with problems ranging from mold on the walls, leaking ceilings and peeling paint.

Below is a copy of an opinion obtained in March by Felder's campaign attorney, Leo Glickman, from the NYC Conflicts of Interest Board that indicates the former NYC councilman is not prohibited from raising campaign cash (on his own time) for a state or federal office the way he would be if he were running for another city post.

The former member of the now - defunct Independent Democratic Conference faces a primary challenge this year from Robert Jackson, a former New York City councilman.

Also at 10 a.m., NYC Public Advocate Letitia James and New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer hold a press conference to announce that New York City Department of Sanitation trucks have been removed from Ravenswood streets, 35th Avenue and 21st Street, Queens.

At 8:30 a.m., NYC Councilman Corey Johnson moderates a panel discussion on The Future of Large Public Hospital Systems: How New York City Can Learn from the Experience of LA County, LMHQ, 150 Broadway, 20th floor, Manhattan.

The event included Sen. Marisol Alcantara, one of the newer members of the IDC who faces a competitive primary challenge from former City Councilman Robert Jackson next year.

The head of the city Board of Elections has been removed from office Tuesday over a series of errors that have occurred on his watch, including the confusing ballot that was almost used in the special election to replace the late City Councilman Thomas Whcity Board of Elections has been removed from office Tuesday over a series of errors that have occurred on his watch, including the confusing ballot that was almost used in the special election to replace the late City Councilman Thomas WhCity Councilman Thomas White.

Adam Clayton Powell IV, a former city councilman and assemblyman, said today he is likely to jump into the race to replace Congressman Charles Rangel, who said he is retiring from the House when his term expires in 2016.

The councilman said that since 2009, the nonprofit Stray from the Heart has sued the city Department of Health for not complying with the 2000 law and claimed Bloomberg pushed the new law to avoid an unfavorable court ruling.

One of the tighter City Council races is wrapping up in District 32, where incumbent Councilman Eric Ulrich (R - Rockaway Beach) is working to protect his seat from Democratic challenger Frank Gulluscio.

After the Judge ruled Phil Ragusa as the Chairman plenipotentiary of the Queens GOP, City Councilman Ulrich, who received political help from the GOP during his campaign, gives an old fashion public backstabbing to Robert Hornak and Vince Tabone.

[9] The article cites competition from challengers state Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries and City Councilman Charles Barron as the main reason behind Towns vulnerability in the primary.

The two - term Councilman from Midwood and Borough Park was widely - recognized as the leading Orthodox Jew in New York City elected office.

The race to replace City Councilman Tony Avella (D - Bayside) turned nasty in its final week before Election Day as accusations of racism and campaign sign tampering flew from the two candidate's campaigns.

The 66 - year - old former city councilman is running against incumbent Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D - Middle Village) in the hopes of preventing a redistricting two years from now that could eliminate the relatively conservative population in the neighborhoods as a voting bloc.

City Councilmen Peter Koo (R - Flushing) and Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) held a rally for greater police presence in Flushing at the James A. Bland Community Center at 133 - 36 Roosevelt Ave., across the street from the Mobil gas station where Pakistani immigrant Nadeem Khan was killed July 25.

A series of alleged campaign finance irregularities has raised questions about City Comptroller John Liu, the former councilman from Flushing and a possible top - tier candidate to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2013.

City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) said a city review of a plan to rezone Astoria for the first time in 48 years could be underway by mid-December and changes to the plan could result in zoning that would prevent larger buildings from being constructed in sections of the communCity Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria) said a city review of a plan to rezone Astoria for the first time in 48 years could be underway by mid-December and changes to the plan could result in zoning that would prevent larger buildings from being constructed in sections of the communcity review of a plan to rezone Astoria for the first time in 48 years could be underway by mid-December and changes to the plan could result in zoning that would prevent larger buildings from being constructed in sections of the community.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (second from r.) is joined by Jackson Heights - area legislators — state Assemblyman Michael DenDekker, state Sen. Jose Peralta and City Councilman Daniel Dromm — as he presents his overview of the neighborhood and surrounding area's economy last week.

He served in the State Senate from 1997 - 2002 before losing re-election to Martin Golden, then a City Councilman.

David Weprin speaks as Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, City Councilman Barry Grodenchik, second from right, and other officials take a stand against adding tolls to East River bridges during a news conference near the Queensboro Plaza subway station on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.

In what will be a hotly contested race pitting Avella against other campaign heavyweights like City Councilman Peter Vallone and Leroy Comrie, Lobbyist Melinda Katz, and Senator Jose Peralta, despite the strong opposition Avella is said to be mulling a chance to stand out from the crowd to gain a foothold in boro - wide politics for another shot at Mayor in 2017.

[From The Wall Street Journal] New York City Councilman Daniel Dromm said in letters to Senate Coalition Co-leaders Jeff Klein and Dean Skelos, and Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins, that an email newsletter from Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. was «harassing» From The Wall Street Journal] New York City Councilman Daniel Dromm said in letters to Senate Coalition Co-leaders Jeff Klein and Dean Skelos, and Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins, that an email newsletter from Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. was «harassing» from Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. was «harassing» him.

Also at noon, NYC Councilman Mathieu Eugene and diplomats from Nepal call for international donations of money and supplies to assist residents of Nepal affected by the Saturday, April 25, earthquake; steps, City Hall, Manhattan.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie, meanwhile, called the speech «excellent,» and said he hoped the ideas he raised would turn the conversation away from Liu's troubles.

The 5th Ward councilman, who is running for council president in the upcoming Democratic Primary in September, is the only candidate running for elected office who is behind on taxes, according to a Times Union analysis of property tax records for all 45 candidates — from Democrats to Conservatives — seeking various city offices this year.

That forum drew attention when City Councilman Robert Jackson began yelling at Thompson from the front row during Thompson's introduction.

as a result of an intraparty squabble with City Councilman James Oddo, said «No one from law enforcement ever came to me in connection with this.

«I'm floored,» said Vincent M. Ignizio, a Republican city councilman and former state assemblyman from Staten Island.

City Councilman John Liu (D - Flushing) is most readily known among the press in Queens for his overbooked schedule and his uncanny ability to rattle off reporters» phone numbers from memory.