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Former Mayor Dennis Hession shook up Spokane politics on Thursday by announcing his entry into the race for City Council president.

Stein declined a race for a third term as borough president in 1985 to run for city council president.

In 1969, he ran for City Council president on a wacky, wildly unsuccessful ticket that included Norman Mailer for mayor.

«I read that he is against marriage equality and that he is against a woman's right to choose, and as a progressive Democrat that troubles me tremendously,» said Melissa DeRosa, the secretary to the governor, in response to a question in an interview on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, while also noting Williams unsuccessfully ran for City Council president.

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The NMSDC Leadership Awards, which took place on May 20 in New York City, honors corporate executives, supplier diversity professionals, minority business owners and an affiliate council president for their exemplary leadership.

«As a first - time host council for the conference, we're excited to highlight our beautiful city to the thousands of women business owners attending,» said Geri Swift, president of WBEC PA - DE-sNJ.

Library Board President Bruce Knopp plans to step before the City Council on April 4 with the board's revised plans for a third facility near Neuqua Valley High School, but he will also be seeking increased cooperation with the Park District and cash commitments from the City Council.

Ann Smith, CNM, is a former PSI Board member, PSI Presidents Advisory Council member, nurse - midwife, PSI Support Coordinator in New York City, PPD survivor, lecturer on perinatal mood disorders to health professionals, a facilitator on PSI Chat with an Expert forum, and led a postpartum depression support group in New York for many years.

Rochester City Council President Lovely Warren is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Mayor, but her bid did not get off to a good start Wednesday night.

Also at 11 a.m., the NYCHA Citywide Council of Presidents announce a campaign to push New York City for human rights and dignified living conditions for people living in New York City Housing Authority communities, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Also at 10 a.m., NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. and other elected officials rally for the inclusion of the Fair Fares proposal in the fiscal 2019 New York City budget, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Adam McFadden, a Democrat who currently serves as the vice president for the Rochester City Council, has announced his plans to run for the NY - 25 seat formerly occupied by the late Rep. Louise Slaughter.

At 6 p.m., Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson join in the NYC Kids March for Safe Streets rally, Ninth Street and Prospect Park West, Brooklyn.

It ended with a big upset that saw Rochester City Council President Lovely Warren secure the Democratic Nomination for Rochester Mayor.

Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO at the Partnership for New York City, and Winston Fisher, a Partner at Fisher Brothers, appeared on WCNY's Capitol Pressroom this morning to discuss their proposals for economic development in the city through the Regional Economic Development Council (RECity, and Winston Fisher, a Partner at Fisher Brothers, appeared on WCNY's Capitol Pressroom this morning to discuss their proposals for economic development in the city through the Regional Economic Development Council (REcity through the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC).

Endorsements for the vigil included: City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Public Advocate Letitia James, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, seven local members of Congress, and 17 members of the City Council, including Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito.

At a recent City Council hearing on proposed plans for the development of East Harlem, residents made many eloquent comments, including the formidable Gale Brewer, Manhattan Borough President

He served as the Director of Communications for the New York City Council President's Office from 1986 to 1988, and was appointed Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Bahamas in 1988.

Also in attendance were Queens Borough President Helen Marshall; Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer; City Council members Quinn, Vallone, Tony Avella (D - Bayside), John Liu (D - Flushing) and James Gennaro (D - Fresh Meadows); as well as Democrat Kevin Kim and Republican Dan Halloran, who are candidates for Council District 19, which includes College Point.

The 2017 New York City elections are for the three citywide posts of Mayor, Public Advocate and Comptroller; the five Borough President positions; all 51 City Council seats; the Brooklyn and Manhattan District Attorney posts; and other down ballot offices like some civil court judges and some district leader positions.

Staff salaries constitute a significant portion of the annual city budget, and until we see the Mayor's proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, it would prudent to delay filling any vacant positions,» said Council President Khader in a statement.

We have a list of candidates running in races for the citywide and borough president positions, the two DA races, and all the City Council races.

In 1986 he became Communications Director for Andrew J. Stein, President of the New York City Council.

Following his failed City Council Speaker bid and his subsequent announcement that he will be running for Queens Borough President, the politician seeks to reestablish himself as a leader of the «#resistance» and cement support from neighborhood groups going forward.

For Tirelessly Advocation for New York City's Public School Children — Shino Tanikawa, Public School Parent; Vice President of Community Education Council District 2 and Education ActiviFor Tirelessly Advocation for New York City's Public School Children — Shino Tanikawa, Public School Parent; Vice President of Community Education Council District 2 and Education Activifor New York City's Public School Children — Shino Tanikawa, Public School Parent; Vice President of Community Education Council District 2 and Education Activist.

«So, remember if you want real reform in Albany, support Mark Levine, Democrat for state Senate on September 14 Also, Mark Levine is endorsed by former Borough President Ruth Messinger, former City Council Member Ronnie Eldridge and City Council Member Robert Jackson.

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.

On Wednesday, during the strategy session, the governor will meet with Christine C. Quinn, the speaker of the City Council, who is openly gay; Brian Ellner, who is pushing for same - sex marriage in New York for the Human Rights Campaign, a national advocacy group; Ross D. Levi, the head of the state's leading gay rights organization, the Empire State Pride Agenda; and Richard Socarides, a former Clinton administration official and president of Equality Matters, a new advocacy group.

Left to right: Jean Lowe of the Greater Rochester Housing Partnership; Rochester City Council President, Lovely Warren; Carlos Carballada, Director of Neighborhood and Business Development for the City of Rochester; Tom VanNortwick of HCR; Rochester City Councilmember Carolee Conklin, and Rochester City Councilmember Jacklyn Ortiz.

Mr. Recchia — who served as chairman of the City Council's powerful finance committee — was term - limited out of office last year and decided to challenge Mr. Grimm after failing to secure support in his party to run for City Comptroller or for borough president of his native Brooklyn.

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.

It will now move through the borough president's office, City Planning, City Council, and finally the Mayor's Office for approval before they can start construction.

For Capital and Expense Budgets, the process begins with consultations at the district level and moves on to consultations at the borough level; public hearings scheduled by the board, the borough president and the city council before the budget is adopted.

While concerns about MIH can be easily translated in these meetings, the Council's issues with Zoning for Quality and Affordability (ZQA) are far more varied and reflect the opinions raised by community boards and borough presidents last year, when these plans were largely rejected in non-binding votes throughout the city.

And, earlier this month, Senator Kavanagh, Assemblymember Simon, City Comptroller Stringer, City Council Speaker Johnson, Brooklyn Borough President Adams and other elected officials joined the DOT and DDC Commissioners, business leaders, and community members to rally for BQE design - build.

The Initiative is modeled after President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative for young men and the city's Young Men's Initiative — and will be funded with $ 20 million in City Council and private philanthropic funds to pursue recommendations like hiring more guidance counselors in school, expanding the Nurse - Family Partnership program, and requiring city agencies to have «gender equity liaisons.&racity's Young Men's Initiative — and will be funded with $ 20 million in City Council and private philanthropic funds to pursue recommendations like hiring more guidance counselors in school, expanding the Nurse - Family Partnership program, and requiring city agencies to have «gender equity liaisons.&raCity Council and private philanthropic funds to pursue recommendations like hiring more guidance counselors in school, expanding the Nurse - Family Partnership program, and requiring city agencies to have «gender equity liaisons.&racity agencies to have «gender equity liaisons.»

In the race for Public Advocate, technically the President of the City Council, the refreshing Bill deBlasio, who bravely chose not to pursue a third term as Council Member, has led the field to the runoff against the wretched has - been Mark Green.

In addition, a summary page enables users to access an overview of campaign spending, independent expenditures, and public funds received for all citywide, borough president, and city council races.

This past Sun., Dec. 2nd, Democratic District Leader Mark D. Levine launched his campaign for northern Manhattan's 7th District City Council seat, and did so with endorsements that included New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer...

Voters in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens will also be looking to select new borough president nominees, and all 52 of the city's council districts are up for grabs.

His Lt. Governor, Gloria Mattera, is a long time peace and single payer universal health care activist from Brooklyn who has often polled 20 % of the vote in her prior races for Borough President and City Council.

«Her 14 years experience in government, including nearly four years as President of Rochester City Council, have prepared her well for the challenges and the opportunities ahead.

«When you talk about having a center that's there not just for women and minority businesses but also for small business that are based in the city of Buffalo, to me that speaks volumes of the direction of this city,» Common Council President Darius Pridgen said.

Documents obtained by the Observer indicate that the VAN «turf packets» that ABQ canvassers used to guide when going door - to - door last August all had the names of three Advance Group clients: Laurie Cumbo and Robert Waterman, each running for City Council, and then - Councilman Robert Jackson, running for Manhattan borough president,

About 40 members of AFSCME Local 1961 heard from challengers Frank Commisso Jr., the 15th Ward Common Council member, and Carolyn McLaughlin, council president, on issues including the union's frustration over a lack of a new contract with the city for nearly fourCouncil member, and Carolyn McLaughlin, council president, on issues including the union's frustration over a lack of a new contract with the city for nearly fourcouncil president, on issues including the union's frustration over a lack of a new contract with the city for nearly four years.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew joined state and city elected officials, parents and education advocates on Feb. 28 to announce his support for proposed state legislation that would require elected parent councils to approve school co-locations before they could go into effect.

Council President Carolyn McLaughlin said some of the recommendations are good ideas, but they aren't the blueprint for the city's financial future.

City Council member Margaret Chin and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer sent a letter to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services Tuesday asking for documents related to the sale, Crain's reported.

Albany Common Council President Carolyn McLaughlin is running for city mayor in the 2017 Democratic Primary.

The delegates voted to back Ruben Diaz Jr. for re-election as Bronx borough president and to support eight other candidates for City Council in the primary [see box].