Sentences with phrase «for councilman»

The only call for order given between 5:30 and 8:30 was following the spectacle created when Board Chair Matt Poland had the mic cut for Councilman Larry Deutsch, who had signed up for public comment, waited his turn, and had only spoken for a few moments before being shut down.

A spokeswoman for councilman Alan Maisel said he supports the bid and didn't know why he wasn't on the original list.

My decision to run for reelection was based on the same premise I originally ran on for councilman four years ago.

City Council contender Paul Vallone said he will not drop out of the race for Councilman Tony Avella's (D - Bayside) seat to prevent a potentially contentious primary despite pleas from Democratic district leaders for him to do so.

Queens Library External Affairs Director Jimmy Van Bramer handily won what turned out to be a rigorous primary contest against Deirdre Feerick, the City Council attorney endorsed by the Queens Democratic Party, in the race for Councilman Eric Gioia's (D - Sunnyside) seat.

Councilman Tom Ognibene and Bart Haggerty, the Chief of Staff for Councilman Eric Ulrich had filed a petition in NY State Supreme Court to invalidate the Republican County Chairman Certificate, which authorized Phil Ragusa as the legitimate Chairman pursuant to election law.

Nunes, who is one of six Democratic challengers in the race for Councilman Thomas White's 28th District seat, said he had the 10 - by - 10 foot sign erected Tuesday on the lawn of a campaign supporter at the corner of 154th Street and Baisley Boulevard in Jamaica.

Ali Najmi, a Queens attorney and activist, will run for Councilman Mark Weprin's soon - to - be-vacant seat, he confirmed to the Observer today.

The field of candidates for Councilman James Sanders» seat has gotten smaller.

A rep for Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who sponsored the legislation, said it was prompted by complaints from constituents who had trouble getting their packages delivered or being picked up by Access - A-Ride.

Mr. de Blasio, along with Democratic activist Bill Samuels and Manhattan Councilman Ben Kallos, will host a fund - raiser for Councilman Vincent Gentile, a Brooklyn lawmaker, on March 19, according to an invitation obtained by the Observer.

Ryan took on the role as Halloran's spokesman in September after his predecessor, Steven Stites, shifted to a strictly advisory role for the councilman.

«In [Stavisky's district,] you'd have to be a remarkable Republican,» said James McClelland, chief of staff for Councilman Peter Koo (R - Flushing).

«Our office was not reached out to about Small Business Saturday and that's odd because Councilman Jackson concentrates a lot of his attention on small business and has been involved in trying to revive the BID in our area,» said Juan Rosa, a spokesman for Councilman Robert Jackson.

Councilman Peter Koo (R - Flushing), state Sen. Jose Peralta (D - Jackson Heights), Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Little Neck) and a representative for Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) also attended the event.

With two Republicans, Vin Bernstein and Alfie Higley, retiring from the town council, Joanne Kalb nominated Russell Roefs for councilman.

I also look for a plum committee for Councilman Rafael Salamanca.

Reynolds, who was scheduled to make $ 42,491 as a senior clerk in 2016, contends that a councilman threatened her job when he came across her father distributing campaign literature for the councilman's opponent.

Tom Tintle proposed surveyor and planning board member Donald Brewer for councilman.

Barnwell, who grew up in Woodside's Boulevard Gardens apartments, said he's long had an interest in public service, one he further cultivated while previously working for Councilman Costa Constantinides» office, where he helped organize special events.

Urbinder worked for him during his campaign and previously worked for Councilman Jim Gennaro (D - Fresh Meadows).

We've reached the tipping point here and it's time for Councilman Jeff Smith, whose running for Mayor, to show we know ethical behavior; and can handle this problem in an open and honest way before we're publicly embarrassed even further by Mayor Graham and City Manager Mary M. Corriveau.

This was the official website for Councilman Fernando Cabrera representing the Bronx District 14.

«Carelessness is all this is - carelessness,» said attorney Kevin O'Donnell during opening statements in Queens Supreme Court on Wednesday for Councilman Ruben Wills.

Male District Leader 22nd A.D. Part B: Ronald Kim is an impressive candidate who has previously worked for Councilman John Liu and was a National Urban Fellow.

Reached for comment, Mr. Catala said that he has great respect for Councilman Cabrera and believes that Cabrera is motivated to help in all communities, African American and Latino.

Notable donors: Lincoln Restler, senior policy adviser to Mayor Bill de Blasio; Marty Needelman of tenants rights firm Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A; Lacey Tauber, staffer for Councilman Antonio Reynoso; Committee to Re-Elect Nydia Velazquez, for congresswoman Velazquez; New Kings Democrats» Andrew Sloat.

Barnwell, who previously worked for Councilman Costa Constantinides» office in Astoria, told DNAinfo last week that he threw his hat in the ring because he thinks the district needs a more active representative.

Yoni Hikind, son of Assemblyman Dov Hikind, joins the race for Councilman David Greenfield's seat.

Lucas Acosta, a spokesman for Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, said the politician has been trying to get funding for the bathrooms since 2009, but the city never agreed to put in the money.

Tuesday's meeting was the last for Councilman Chris Talbot and Highway Superintendent Peter Harris.

Ali Najmi, a community activist and political organizer that worked for Councilman Weprin, gears up to primary his brother, Assemblyman David Weprin.

Simpson told the Times Union he wonders if his support for Councilman Frank Commisso Jr.'s bid to unseat Sheehan in this year's Democratic primary influenced the city's decision to hire him.

Mr. Mancuso, who's a former Deputy Chief of Staff for former State Senator Seymour Lachman and Chief of Staff for Councilman Vinnie Gentile, said he has plenty of contacts and Ms. Malliotakis» fundraising «doesn't intimidate me one bit.»

• Representatives for Councilman Cohen, Senator Klein, and Assemblyman Dinowitz reported at each meeting.

A top contender for Councilman Mark Weprin's soon - to - be-vacant Queens seat has added a campaign manager.

Cooke, a Democrat, is one of six contenders for Councilman Tony Avella's (D - Bayside) seat this fall.

He also worked for Councilman - turned - Assemblyman David Weprin (when he was Finance Chairman), and Assemblyman - turned - Councilman Mark Weprin, as well as his local congressman, Gary Ackerman.

Mayor de Blasio's top lawyer is going to bat for the councilman, Andrew Cohen,...

Republican candidates have found it difficult to gain a foothold in some parts of Queens, but the GOP remains dedicated to providing an alternative to Queens County Democratic candidates and have since stepped up efforts with youth outreach, voter registration drives, and dedicating full support for Councilman Dan Halloran's bid for Congress.

Messer, who is running for New York's 16th senate district, announced his advocacy for Councilman Peter Koo's memorial in Flushing to the «Comfort Women» of World War II, according to an official statement.

Mayor de Blasio's top lawyer is going to bat for the councilman, Andrew Cohen, who's been subpoenaed in a lawsuit against the assemblyman, Jeffrey Dinowitz.

The resolution also calls for a $ 4,000 raise for Councilman Anthony D'Esposito's assistant Matthew Paccione, who also is an Island Park village trustee.

«The question I have for Councilman Mark Weprin... is why does Weprin lie?»

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The organization was criticized for its relief efforts and handling of funds in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, prompting a Houston city councilman to call donating to the organization a «waste of money.»

Several candidates have indicated they will run, including incumbents Councilman Scott Singer for Seat A and Mayor Susan Haynie.

True Bethel Baptist Church, led by Reverend and city Councilman Darius Pridgen, is one of the churches that agreed to pay the $ 25 application fee for the Buffalo Police Entrance Exam for those who are not able to afford it.

New York City Councilman David Greenfield has called for the resignation of the teacher, who has been placed on leave.

Cabrera also serves as a city councilman for his district of the Bronx, one of the poorest congressional districts in the United States.

Councilman Mike Bonin told the Los Angeles Times, «It's time to get real, because this is literally a matter of life and death» explaining that there's been a «collective failure of every level of government to deal with what has been a homeless crisis for generations and is exploding and exacerbating now.»