Sentences with phrase «for city councilman»

The state Republican Party identified seats throughout the state that it found to be viable and poured resources into those races while ignoring districts party leaders saw as long shots, according to Steve Stites, communications director for City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone).

Yen Chou (c.) may face a general election challenge from S.J. Jung (l.), while John Choe (r.) will head back to work for City Councilman John Liu.

Mulgrew and American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten stopped by several rallies and City Hall for a show of support for City Councilman Danny Dromm (D - Queens), chairman of the Education Committee.

Republican Rudy S. Giuliani (l.) and Democrat Chrissy Voskerichian are the latest to throw their names into the race for City Councilman Dan Halloran's seat.

Isaac Sasson shelved his bid for City Councilman James Gennaro's (D - Fresh Meadows) seat this week after dropping nearly $ 100,000?

Wake - up call for City Councilman Dan Garodnick, who killed former Mayor Michael Bloomberg's East Midtown rezoning proposal: The exodus of marquee - name companies out of your district is turning into a...

MUNICIPAL DISTRICT — Dozens of Manhattanites turned out Wednesday to show their support for City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez before a closed hearing by the Standards and Ethics Committee into allegations that he aggressively «touched» a staffer.

David Rosasco, the Woodside - based translator running for City Councilman Eric Gioia's (D - Sunnyside) seat, was ousted from the Democratic primary ballot in Queens Civil Court on Friday.

In order to continue «comparable level of community service,» the organization must raise between $ 70,000 and $ 100,000, according to an e-mail from Martin Collins, assistant legislative and budget director for City Councilman Robert Jackson, who represents the district where PAL is operated.

State Sen. Frank Padavan (R - Bellerose) has thrown his support behind Peter Koo in the race for City Councilman John Liu's (D - Flushing) seat.

Hakim Azizi, the landlord for 510 W. 218th Street, was issued several violations by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) on Friday for failing to contract someone for repair work after the fire, including replacing windows and doors, according to Martin Collins, community liaison for City Councilman Robert Jackson.

The Democratic ballot for those gunning for City Councilman John Liu's (D - Flushing) seat was nearly set Tuesday, but Constantine Kavadas remained locked in a court battle that could threaten his candidacy in the six - way race.

The residents of 510 W. 218th St. were allowed to return home on Christmas Eve after the their landlord Hakim Azizi made repairs to eight of 13 apartments that needed new windows, doors and locks, according to Martin Collins, community liaison for City Councilman Robert Jackson.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — The challenger for City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez's 10th district seat has sharp words for the incumbent.

TROY — The lawyer for a city councilman indicted in a voter fraud case has filed a motion alleging that pre-trial publicity in the case has hurt his client.

Although Swaranjit Singh officially kicked off his campaign for City Councilman David Weprin's (D - Hollis) seat just last weekend, the Bellerose resident has long been working on the bid and his camp said at Saturday's gathering that the efforts have paid off.

While it might be crass, (and reduce all us voters to mindless drones incapable of formulating an opinion based on issues) if we look at this race through the assumption that people tend to vote along ethnic lines, then the largest voting bloc in Queens i.e.the Rockaways and Jamaica will vote for City Councilman Leroy Comrie.

The race for City Councilman John Liu's (D - Flushing) seat got a little less crowded Tuesday as former Democratic contender and Working Families Party endorsee S.J. Jung dropped out of the race.

A furious Christine Quinn yesterday said she has «zero tolerance» for City Councilman Dan Halloran's flings with young staffers, as an ethics panel prepares to grill the proudly practicing pagan on his questionable relationships.

Not exact matches

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.»

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.

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.

City councilmen on Monday informally agreed to give the district a Special Events and Cultural Amenities grant not only this year, but for the next several years.

The City Council gave its approval to the extension for planning purposes, but also agreed with Councilman Grant Wehrli's request it be «as far out as possible» in the capital budget.

Naperville City Councilman Grant Wehrli will run for a seat in the Illinois House next year, he announced Monday.

Also at 11 a.m., NYC Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, City Councilman Antonio Reynoso and others give away free reusable bags to passersby to help residents prepare for the imminent 5 - cent tax on paper and plastic bags, Court Street and Montague Street, Brooklyn.

If he wins, the Democrat would tie former Bronx Councilman Joel Rivera for the title of youngest city lawmaker in Big Apple history.

At 10 a.m., NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Councilman Donovan Richards and the «BRT For NYC» Coalition hold a press conference to announce increased community support for bringing high - quality bus rapid transit to Queens, City Hall steps, ManhattFor NYC» Coalition hold a press conference to announce increased community support for bringing high - quality bus rapid transit to Queens, City Hall steps, Manhattfor bringing high - quality bus rapid transit to Queens, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

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.

At 9:30 a.m., the NYC Coalition for Adult Literacy hosts a press conference with New York City Councilman Carlos Menchaca to call attention to the importance of English language and high school equivalency, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres introduced a bill to require the city to pay landlords by direct deposit, moving money into their bank accounts electronically if they opt for that method.

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.

Queens City Councilman Eric Ulrich said he's «seriously considering» a bid for lieutenant governor against Cuomo's running mate, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul, after being approached by Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, who's running for governor.

New York City Councilman Bill Perkins over the weekend endorsed his successor in the state Senate for a second, two - year term.

Enter Marisol Alcanatara, who had a good relationship with Espaillat and City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, for whom Alcantara worked as Chief of Staff.

At 11 a.m., the New York Progressive Action Network announces its endorsement of Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

At 10 a.m., NYC Councilman Mark Treyger is joined by other elected officials and advocates to call for free diapers for low - income families, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

At 12:30 p.m., NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez hosts a press conference with victims of hit - and - run crashes and calls for passage of his new legislation, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

At 10 a.m., Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and NYC Councilman Peter Koo, both Queens Democrats, will be joined by representatives of NYC Department for the Aging, NYC Housing Preservation and Development, New York City Housing Agency, and Selfhelp Housing for a panel discussion, Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal - Prince Street Innovative Senior Center, 45 - 25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, Queens.

Also at 10 a.m., NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez leads a Save Small Business Rally for the Small Business Jobs Survival Act, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Also at 10 a.m. (and running until 4 p.m.), NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Councilman Andy King and Food Bank for New York City will host a free tax preparation service for low - income families and individuals, 2049 Bartow Ave., Community Room 28, in Co-op City, the Bronx.

Former New York City Councilman Robert Jackson has formed a state Senate campaign committee to raise money for an imminent campaign against freshman state Sen. Marisol Alcantara, state Board of Elections records show.

Meanwhile, Republicans have pumped nearly $ 1.5 million into several local Senate campaigns, including that Sen. Greg Ball in the Hudson Valley, City Councilman Eric Ulrich in Queens and Assemblyman George Amedore who is vying for the newly created «63rd» Senate district in the Albany area.

Also at 10 a.m., Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and NYC Councilman Mark Levine call for affordable housing to be built at a building currently owned by the city Department of Transportation, 654 W. 158th St., Manhattan.

The pro-Bernie Sanders advocacy group People For Bernie on Tuesday endorsed New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams in his Democratic primary bid for lieutenant governFor Bernie on Tuesday endorsed New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams in his Democratic primary bid for lieutenant governfor lieutenant governor.

Also at 11 a.m., Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, Assemblyman Ron Kim and New York City Councilman Peter Koo join AARP for a free document shredding event to help New Yorkers fight identity theft and fraud, Bowne Park, 32nd Avenue and 157th Street, Queens.

At 10 a.m., former gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout and New York Communities for Change announce their endorsement of Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

At noon, Queens Republican Councilman Eric Ulrich, who considered — but decided against — a run for NYC mayor, will endorse Bob Dietl's run for that office, City Hall steps, Manhattan.