Sentences with phrase «former mta»

The commission headed up by former MTA head Richard Ravitch yesterday presented Gov. Paterson with an ambitious plan to keep the transit agency from running off the fiscal rails.

The former MTA head and deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani took his most personal swipe at de Blasio when the public advocate's proposal for universal pre-kindergarten was discussed.

«Anthony's been a friend for a long time,» former MTA chief and Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota told WCBS 880's Rich Lamb.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Former MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota wants to be mayor of New York City, but a new poll might have him taking pause.

Former City Council Speaker Gifford Miller and Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Queens) proceeded to deliver their own congratulations, as did former MTA Chairman Lee Sander.

On the Republican side, former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota has the advantage over opponents for his party's nomination but by no means a lock.

Welcome to former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota's vision of New York City if the wrong person is elected mayor later this year.

The former MTA chief came under attack on Saturday for reportedly saying he did not think it was «appropriate» to shut down two subway lines for a pair of lost kittens, which happened last week.

The Times is reporting that Paterson will name former MTA chief Richard Ravitch as his lieutenant governor.

The plainspoken former MTA honcho, who also served as Rudy Giuliani's deputy mayor and budget director, is hoping to ride a wave of goodwill in the wake of the transit agency's response to Hurricane Sandy.

They had hoped to hear invited candidates such as City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, former MTA chairman Joseph Lhota and Adolfo Carrion address issues like the New York Police Department's stop - and - frisk policy.

Catsimatidis, who is up against former MTA chief Lhota and non-profit founder George McDonald, will hold a Friday presser in Queens to highlight his support from former elected officials and candidates in this year's local races.

A Quinnipiac University poll released last week found Quinn would win the Democratic mayoral primary and then beat Republican mayoral candidate and former MTA chairman Joseph Lhota in the general election.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has taken a hands - on approach when it comes to major infrastructure projects in New York, but some former MTA workers wonder whether this has led to distractions from maintenance issues for the subway.

Lhota, the former MTA chairman who presided over the increase, blamed Patersona and legislative leaders in a recent GOP mayoral forum for the hike because they «took hundreds of millions of dollars» from the MTA to plug budget deficits.

He noted the word «thief» never crossed his lips, but rather it was Sliwa who was «being provocative» by characterizing the former MTA chairman's comments in that way.

Former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, the Republican who lost to new Democratic NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio last fall, has landed a new job as senior vice president, vice dean and chairman at NYU Langone, effective Jan. 6.

Politically notable contributors include former MTA chairman E. Virgil Conway ($ 1,000), former Pataki staffer Thomas Doherty ($ 3,000), former NYS Parks Commissioner Bernadette Castro ($ 1,000), former Pataki Secretary / post-government business partner and 2014 candidate for attorney general John Cahill ($ 10,000 via Friends of Cahill), former NYS Insurance Superintendent Gregory Serio ($ 1,000) and 2013 Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota ($ 1,000).

Catsimatis will join a ballooning Republican field, which now includes former MTA Chair Joe Lhota, Doe Fund founder George McDonald and Manhattan Media CEO Tom Allon.

The Republican mayoral candidates, former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, Doe Fund founder George McDonald and grocery store magnate John Catsimatidis, blasted the judge's decision on Monday.

Meanwhile, Catsimatidis» main Republican rival, former MTA chief Joe Lhota, will also air a new ad this week.

Former MTA Chairman and Republican candidate Joe Lhota — making his first appearance on a forum stage — said the city had failed by taking a citywide approach and refusing to change course when things weren't working.

Governor Paterson announced that he's appointing former MTA chairman Dick Ravitch as lieutenant governor in a press conference this afternoon.

Asked to asses his chief Republican rival, former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, whom many see as the early frontrunner, Catsimatidis said that Lhota was well - qualified, but lacked his status as a «visionary.»

Instead, he launched a series of ever - more outlandish claims, suggesting, for example, that his landlord (Dale Hemmerdinger, a Spitzer donor and now former MTA board chairman) let someone into his apartment — perhaps man of many voices, Randy Credico?

Four years ago, the Republican mayoral primary between businessman John Catsimatidis and former MTA chairman Joe Lhota left the party battered and bruised.

After a month of Senate gridlock brought the legislative process to a grinding halt, Gov. David Paterson appointed former MTA Chairman Richard Ravitch as lieutenant governor Wednesday night in an...

Billionaire supermarket magnate John Catsimatidis and former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, the two leading contenders for the nomination, have not been accused of any wrongdoing.

Ferrer is serving on the search committee along with two former MTA leaders — Joe Lhota and Tom Prendergast, as well as Partnership for New York City president Kathryn Wylde, real estate executive Scott Rechler, Transport Workers Union leader John Samuelsen, and former U.S. transportation secretary Rodney Slater.

The former MTA chairman filed papers this morning officially marking his intent to become the city's next mayor.

The governor last month in a surprise pick nominated former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota to once again lead the agency.

Also at 9 a.m., soon - to - be former MTA CEO Joseph Lhota announces improvements to service - related information for subway riders, releasing the «Subway Time app ``, Grand Central Terminal, main concourse information booth, Manhattan.

At noon, NYC mayoral candidate Bill Thompson receives the endorsement of the TWU, (which is snubbing another candidate, former MTA boss Joe Lhota, in the process), City Hall, Manhattan.

Former MTA Chair Joe Lhota reported filing just over 17,000 petitions to get on the ballot, his campaign tweeted.

Added former MTA Executive Director Elliot Sander: «It's all doable.

Smith was trying to edge his way into an unusually crowded Republican field in the mayoral contest including former MTA boss and party frontrunner Joe Lhota.

Republican mayoral candidate and former MTA chairman Joseph Lhota reportedly told a candidates» forum that the idea is worthy of «open discussion.»

Former MTA Chairman Peter Kalikow ($ 20,000 plus another $ 10,000 from two Kalikow - related companies); Andrew Saul, MTA Board Vice Chairman / father of Manhattan GOP Chair Jennifer Saul, ($ 5,000).

«Transportation I've always said is the lifeblood of the city,» former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said.

In the Republican race, Joe Lhota, the former MTA chairman, leads billionaire John Catsimatidis by a nearly 2 - 1 margin.

The poll also found that New York City voters know very little about the Republican candidates for mayor: Former MTA Chairman and CEO Joseph Lhota, businessman John Catsimatidis, publisher Tom Allon, former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion and Doe Fund founder George McDonald.

Other potential candidates also expected to run are former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, supermarket baron John Catsimatidis and former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr..

On the Republican side Joe Lhota, former MTA chairman, received $ 1.44 million.

Former MTA Chair Joseph Lhota, Police Chief Ray Kelly and Mayor David Dinkins attended the event.

Only hours after Governor Paterson made his legally dubious appointment of former MTA chief Richard Ravitch to lieutenant governor last week, Donald Trump sent Paterson a letter expressing his opposition to the selection.

Former MTA chairman and former Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch joined us with his reaction to the budget.

Three of the Republican candidates, former MTA Chair Joe Lhota, supermarket magnate John Catsimatidis and Doe Fund founder George McDonald, did not attend the forum, citing scheduling conflicts.

Organizers are still in discussions with Independent and Republican candidates, including former MTA head Joe Lhota, publisher Tom Allon, former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr., supermarket head John Catsimatidis and Doe Fund Founder George McDonald.

A judge has blocked former MTA chief Richard Ravitch from assuming the duties of lieutenant governor.

Gov. David Paterson has appointed former MTA Chairman Richard Ravitch as lieutenant governor, hoping to break the Senate stalemate.