Sentences with phrase «early endorsements today»

Not exact matches

Staten Island DA Dan Donovan paid a visit to the Capitol earlier today, and not only refused to discuss a gubernatorial endorsement, but also declined to reveal who he would vote for in November for fear of having that misinterpreted as an endorsement.

Earlier today, Mermel sent out a press release announcing the «personal endorsements of Republican Committee Chair Philip Barnes in Schuyler County and Hermiker County Chair Sylvia Rowan.»

Crowley has been relegated to the sidelines in the NY - 6 battle lately as the focus has been on the mysterious — and belated — candidacy of longtime Queens Democratic operative Jeff Gottlieb, who may or may not be (depending on who you believe) a stalking horse for the party's endorsed candidate, Assemblywoman Grace Meng, although she has been plugging away at her campaign, announcing earlier today that she has netted yet another small labor endorsement.

Earlier today, Paladino campaign manager Michael Caputo said the Buffalo businessman had «enjoyed a good reception» at the Council's annual meeting in Bolton Landing last weekend (excepting his little dust - up with Fred Dicker, of course) and has «great respect» for the group, but nevertheless did not expect its endorsement.

Also today, UFCW Local 1500 continued its early endorsement streak by becoming the first labor union to endorse in the 31st SD race, throwing its weight behind District Leader Mark Levine.

GOP US Senate hopeful David Malpass is getting a lot of mileage from his endorsement by former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who joined the economist - turned - politician for some early - morning subway stop campaigning today.

Plus, earlier today Mr. Weprin received the endorsement of former Mayor Ed Koch.

And I thank them for the honor of having served as governor,» Pataki said earlier today at an endorsement event for former NYC Councilman Anthony Como, who is challenging Queens Democratic Sen. Joe Addabbo.

I received a press advisory earlier today informing me that former NYC Mayor Ed Koch will be traveling to LeFrak City tomorrow for a «walk through» and endorsement rally for Anthony Miranda, who is challenge Assemblyman Jeff Aubry in Tuesday's primary.

Following Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.'s endorsement of challenger Gustavo Rivera in the 33rd District Senate race earlier today, incumbent Pedro Espada Jr. stood in front of the Kingsbridge Armory and railed against Diaz's efforts to block the creation of a shopping mall at the long - vacant former military building.

You probably saw this one coming, given today's Hudson Valley Women's Equality tour, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's earlier endorsement of one of the region's top Democratic state Senate candidates, Justin Wagner.

«New York State United Teachers today issued early endorsements to three incumbent state senators who have reliably stood with parents and educators in fighting for fair and equitable funding while vigorously opposing the climate of over-testing that is harming students and public schools,» NYSUT said in a statement.

It's likely the assemblyman would receive the support of the Conservative Party if he runs — and he told Nick Reisman earlier today that he hasn't decided yet, although it seems odd to seek a party endorsement if you're not actually going to take the plunge.

Speaking earlier today on an Albany radio station, Republican gubernatorial standard bearer Rob Astorino said Cuomo had sold his soul to a «fringe party» to get its endorsement.

He has the most political endorsements, including Councilman Oliver Koppell who announced his support earlier today in front the Amalgamated Houses.

We caught up with state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in Buffalo earlier today and asked him whether he's put out about the fact that he's now the odd man out when it comes to endorsements by Democratic gubernatorial candidate of his fellow statewide contenders.

The big endorsement teased earlier today by Staten Island DA Dan Donovan's campaign is former NYC Mayor Ed Koch, two sources with knowledge of the announcement confirm.

Earlier today, Team Blake crowed about Democratic insurgent Michael Blake's latest endorsement coup: Citizen Action of New York.

ALBANY, NY (06/27/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Jon Powers in the 26th Congressional District.

ALBANY, NY (05/08/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Dan Maffei in the 25th Congressional District.

ALBANY, NY (04/09/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Eric Massa in the 29th Congressional District.

ALBANY, NY (07/01/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Michael McMahon in the 13th Congressional District.

Upon receiving today's endorsement, Eric Massa stated «I am deeply honored to receive this early endorsement from the AFL - CIO, and I once again commit myself to standing with the working men and women of America and their families.

Our first is an endorsement of something very important highlighted earlier today by Ben Brogan, over at the Daily Mail: It's time to make it harder to unseat a sitting Conservative leader.