Sentences with word «councilwoman»

A "councilwoman" is a female member of a council, which is a group of people who make decisions and policies for a particular area or organization. Full definition
«It might look all right on a computer simulation,» said City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, who represents Chinatown.
She added that concerns raised by City Councilwoman Margaret Chin and others that protesters are «unable, or unwilling, to address the concerns expressed by the community» are valid, and said protesters need to do more to work with the community.
At 10:15 a.m., LG Kathy Hochul visits Maspeth small businesses with NYC Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, 56 - 18 69th St., Maspeth, Queens.
Errol Louis discussed Simcha Felder's power in the state Senate, and the special elections, with the NY1 Wise Guys: Former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, Former City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, and Former City Comptroller John Liu.
She's already facing a primary challenge from Catalina Cruz, the onetime chief of staff to former City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland, whom Moya replaced.
Also mentioned if, for some reason, Rangel isn't on the ballot are Manhattan Democratic Chairman / Assemblyman Keith Wright, Sen. Bill Perkins, and NYC Councilwoman Inez Dickens.
«She's done right by investing in the parks and cultural institutions Queens is known for,» said former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, a candidate to succeed Marshall next year.
The race for City Councilwoman Helen Sears» (D - Jackson Heights) seat suffered its first casualty Tuesday as Con Ed spokesman and community activist Alfonso Quiroz dropped out of the race, claiming it was too difficult to compete with the incumbent.
«Among the issues in my district brought to the commissioner's attention were the unacceptable conditions of Richmond Terrace and the ramps to the Staten Island Expressway,» said Councilwoman Debi Rose (D - North Shore) afterward.
The commissioner met with top police officials in the department's training bureau Tuesday, before also meeting with community leaders on Staten Island at the office of Councilwoman Debi Rose.
Joining other elected officials at an emotional press conference convened by Brooklyn Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo outside Fort Greene's Ingersoll Houses — where a spray of gunfire on Sunday killed three men, one a senior citizen — Mr. Stringer lashed out at the mayor's claims about crime.
At 6:30 p.m., de Blasio and Assembly members Latoya Joyner and Michael Blake as well as NYC Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson host a town hall meeting, Bronx School of Law, Government and Justice, 244 E. 163rd St., Bronx.
But the most damning (and probably flimsiest) Hevesi story to surface is «Page Six»'s revelation that Hevesi may have a relationship with Queens City Councilwoman Melinda Katz, a longtime political protégé.
Manhattan Councilwoman Gale Brewer authored the NY measure, called it «common sense legislation which aims to protect innocent people from violence,» adding:
«The challenge is to link these groups up with services and connect them to the community so they don't feel that they are isolated or alone,» said East Harlem Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito who launched the Chinese New Year celebration in the neighborhood last year.
Just two weeks ago, after voting in his hometown of Olive's Democratic caucus on the arm of his daughter, former town councilwoman Helen Chase, Sherret was quick to talk about the new developments in his push to have his Catskills hosting their own interpretive center.
CORONA — The crowded race for Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland's seat has seen candidate donations from local unions and elected officials — while grass - roots candidates say they're limited in how much money they can raise while they struggle to get on the ballot.
She's now facing a primary challenge from Mercedes Narcisse, a nurse who is being backed by Councilwoman Inez Barron and her husband, Assemblyman Charles Barron.
The lone no vote came from Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, a Democrat who represents the Lower East Side.
After hearing advocates» concerns, James said that her office is working with Brooklyn Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo on legislation pertaining to gender pay and pay equity in city agencies.
If Bob Holden, a CUNY professor and president of the Juniper Civic Association in Middle Village — a registered Democrat who ran on the Republican, Conservative and Reform lines in the general election — ends up defeating incumbent Queens Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley after all the paper ballots are counted, then the Council will have 11 new members.
The first official bill presented to the council during Wednesday's session was the introduction, at the request of Mayor Bill de Blasio and carried in the council by Manhattan Councilwoman Margaret Chin, of a significant expansion of the city's paid sick leave legislation.
Three former campaign workers for Bronx Councilwoman Maria Del Carmen Arroyo's reelection bid were charged with forging nearly 100 signatures, including Derek Jeter's and Kate Moss», on the candidate's primary ballot petitions.
Chaim Deutsch, Council Member - elect, Brooklyn «Today, I join a group of committed public servants to help move our great city forward under the leadership of Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito, who has personally pledged to work with me to benefit my constituents, and the district that I represent.
Bedford attorney Sarmad Khojasteh ended his state Senate campaign and declared his support former Rye Councilwoman Julie Killian for a vacant seat in New York's 37th District, considered pivotal for control of the Senate.
said Councilman Mark Levine, who co-authored the bill with Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson.
Later, Louis and Crowley returned to the question of whether running a candidate with the goal of splitting a specific group of voters (in this case, Jews, but in the case of NYC Councilwoman Liz Crowley — another candidate whose campaign speculated to be the work of the Queens Party to hurt Assemblyman Rory Lancman and benefit Meng — whites).
Wills has received several endorsements from other elected officials, including Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D - Forest Hills) and groups such as the United -LSB-...]
Lee Seeman, a North Hempstead Democratic town councilwoman from Great Neck Estates involved in party politics since 1955, said Terry is known for «getting the people elected, getting out the vote for the people.
Special elections in select state legislative districts are taking place across New York today, but the most closely watched contest is taking place in the 37th Senate District, where Democratic Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer is facing off against former Republican Rye Councilwoman Julie Killian.
He wants to replace outgoing Councilwoman Annabel Palma in the 18th City Council District, which also covers Soundview, along with neighborhoods including Castle Hill and Parkchester.
At a fund - raiser last night for Harlem Councilwoman Inez Dickens, Mr. Rangel had no comment on Mr. Farrell's endorsement.
I don't understand why we are trying to scare people,» said Brooklyn Councilwoman Letitia James, who said that since the downturn, job growth has been limited to the lowest - wage jobs.
Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney said she intends to sue Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino to challenge an income cap contained in an ethics package the town board passed last week.
But when Mayor Michael Bloomberg succeeded in extending term limits, the public school teacher and Democratic district leader found himself pitted against incumbent Councilwoman Helen Sears (D - Jackson Heights).
Community leaders and elected officials, including State Sen. Adriano Espaillat (who just announced an exploratory commission for his bid for Congress), State Assemblymen Guillermo Linares and Denny Farrell, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Upper East Side Councilwoman Jessica Lappin, City Council - hopeful Mark Levine and CB12 chair Pamela Palanque - North, said this needed to change.
Dugan Playground in New Dorp Beach and Terrace Playground in Grymes Hill officially finished their years - long improvement projects just as Councilwoman Debi Rose announced Luis Lopez Park in Stapleton will start one of its own.
Local officials could take a page from the playbook of former New York City councilwoman Eva Moskowitz (see forum) and hold hearings on the local contract, inviting public scrutiny and media coverage.
Democratic Councilwoman Gale Brewer is Manhattan's next borough president, after she secured nearly 83 percent of the vote, compared to Republican challenger David Casavis» 17 percent, based on 99 percent of the results Tuesday evening.
A former Hyde Park town councilwoman who is in her second term on the Dutchess County legislator, Serino, 53, first emerged as a candidate for the 106th state Assembly District but tossed her hat in the race for the state Senate when controversies began to taint other potential GOP candidates for the seat.
Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Erin King Sweeny: «I thank Legislator Rhoads for his leadership and common sense ideas for South Shore families who still struggle after Sandy.
At 7 p.m., de Blasio hosts a town hall meeting with Staten Island Councilwoman Debi Rose, IS 27 Anning S. Prall, 11 Clove Lake Pl., Staten Island.
On top of that it has to look out for the wellbeing of tenants,» Upper West Side Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal said.
At 1:30 p.m., NYC Councilwoman Darlene Mealy and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams honor veterans at 7th Annual Pearl Harbor Day Memorial, Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., Brooklyn.
They've also received the support of politicians, including Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras, Councilman Danny Dromm and state Sen. Jose Peralta.
«It is my belief that the local approvals needed for these pipelines are way out of reach,» said Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger, who introduced the first local resolution opposing the project in New York.
Democrats in East Hampton Town swept the races for town supervisor and town board, with Peter Van Scoyoc winning a decisive victory over his opponent, Manny Vilar, in the race for supervisor, and his running mates, incumbent Councilwoman Kathee Burke - Gonzalez and Jeff Bragman, an attorney, handily winning their bids for two seats on the town board.
Mr. Lancman and Ms. Meng are running for the Democratic nomination in the sixth district against Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley.
2 CCD 7 Candidates filed to run to replace Councilwoman Rosie Mendez — District Leader Carlina Rivera, lawyers Mary Silver, Erin Hussein & Jorge Vasquez, community activist Jasmin Sanchez, perennial candidate Juan Pagan & former Obama aide Ronnie Cho, though the BOE records indicate that he has been removed from the ballot.
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