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Cuomo would prefer to debate Paladino and Conservative Party nominee Rick Lazio, but reportedly believes that Paladino wants the debate to include City Councilman Charles Barron, running on the liberal but anti-Democrat «Freedom Party» line, and Kristin Davis, the Client 9 — linked madam running on the «Anti-Prohibition Party» (as in, marijuana) line.

The rest of the field has yet to take shape, but other possible candidates include City Councilman Robert Jackson of Harlem and City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin, from Manhattan's East Side.

Other declared candidates in the race include City Councilman Glenn A. Choolokian, a Democrat, along with Republicans John G. Accardo and Jim J. Szwedo.

Garodnick is the first pol to formally announce he'll run for comptroller, but other possible contenders for the job include City Councilman Domenic Recchia Jr., who leads the council's powerful Finance Committee.

That would include a city councilman who said,» I've never seen any church do anything like this in the twenty years I've lived in this area.

Katz, a lobbyist, will be locked in a tough battle for control of Borough Hall with heavyweight opponents including City Councilman Peter Vallone, widely considered the frontrunner, Councilman Leroy Comrie, and State Senator Jose Peralta.

Felder was strongly supported for reelection by local Democrats in the area, including City Councilman David Greenfield and Assemblyman Dov Hikind.

Herrick included city Councilman Gary Galuski and McDonough in his order.

Politicians including City Councilman Brad Lander and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz sent a letter to Seth Diamond, the commissioner of the Department of Homeless Services, on Tuesday, demanding that the agency answer community concerns regarding the plan.

Meanwhile, key sponsors, including City Councilman Brad Lander and Jumaane Williams, are planning to hold a rally on City Hall stops before the hearing.

Representatives from local elected officials, including City Councilmen Robert Jackson and Ydanis Rodriguez as well as State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, are also working to create an initiative to help.

Friday's wake also drew uptown elected officials, including City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez and newly elected Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa, who came to support the family.

The group has backing from several officials — including City Councilman Mathieu Eugene, who spoke at a press conference Friday — and at least one mayoral candidate.

Officials who attended included City Councilman Mark Gjonj, Assemblywoman Nathalie Fernandez, Jamaal Bailey and a representative from the office of state Senator Luis Sepulveda.

Other supporters, including City Councilman Brad Lander (D - 39th), said the two measures would end discrimination by police officers in black and Latino communities.

On Tuesday evening in Brooklyn, school district 15, which includes parts of Sunset Park, Kensington, Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, and Red Hook, schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña will hold a town hall «from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at P.S. 516... Local elected officials including City Councilman Carlos Menchaca, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz and State Sen. Jesse Hamilton are expected to attend and answer questions from the public from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.,» according to DNAinfo.

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«Utterly disappointed and surprised,» Fernado Cabrera a New York City councilman and the pastor of New Life Outreach International church in the Bronx, said over the decision not to include any clergy in the ceremony.

Councilman John Yerly suggested banning skateboarding in business districts and a few other places, including the City Hall parking lot.

Other potential primary challenges to the governor next year include Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams.

The WFP was also active in several races outside the five boroughs, including the Albany mayor's race, where City Treasurer Kathy Sheehan is poised to become the city's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on TuesCity Treasurer Kathy Sheehan is poised to become the city's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on Tuescity's first female leader after defeating her primary opponent, former Councilman Corey Ellis; and Nassau County, where Tom Suozzi is one step closer to his effort to take back his old county executive post from Republican Ed Mangano after beating Adam Haber on Tuesday.

But primaries launched against the IDC lawmakers remain, including a contest between the conference's leader, Bronx Sen. Jeff Klein, and former city Councilman Oliver Koppell.

A New York City Council staffer accused Bronx Councilman Andy King of making unwelcome advances on her, including a request that she wear a «beautiful gown» to a fundraising event, an ethics committee revealed as they continue to investigate the complaint filed in December.

Under the agreement, mainline conference and eight - member Independent Democratic Conference must work together to hold the seats, including a Bronx district left vacant by New York City Councilman Ruben Diaz.

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.

The event included Sen. Marisol Alcantara, one of the newer members of the IDC who faces a competitive primary challenge from former City Councilman Robert Jackson next year.

The head of the city Board of Elections has been removed from office Tuesday over a series of errors that have occurred on his watch, including the confusing ballot that was almost used in the special election to replace the late City Councilman Thomas Whcity Board of Elections has been removed from office Tuesday over a series of errors that have occurred on his watch, including the confusing ballot that was almost used in the special election to replace the late City Councilman Thomas WhCity Councilman Thomas White.

Governor Cuomo was protested and booed at last year's dinner by a group including New York City Councilman Charles Barron and his wife, Assemblywoman Inez Barron.

PRICKLY: City Councilman Dan Halloran yesterday ducks questions about his affairs with two former staffers, including ex-intern and current squeeze Denise Batista (left).

PRICKLY: City Councilman Dan Halloran yesterday ducks questions about his affairs with two former staffers, including ex-intern and current squeeze Denise Batista.

Those variable aside, a range of names have surfaced within the last 12 hours of potential candidates who could run for attorney general, including former New York City Councilman Dan Garodnick, Sens. Michael Gianaris and Todd Kaminsky, New York City Public Advocate Tish James, Cuomo counsel Alphonso David, ex-Financial Services Superintendent Ben Lawsky, former gubernatorial and congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout and former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner.

Despite gaining the support of transit advocates and several local officials, including Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, Mayor de Blasio has been reluctant to fund the pilot program, or any variation of it, saying the city can not afford it and that ultimately the MTA is the state's responsibility.

I noted recently that Shaprton has yet to weigh in on the gubernatorial race, which includes Cuomo and City Councilman Charles Barron, who created the Freedom Party minor - party line out of protest over the all - white ticket.

Also at 1 p.m., NYC Councilmen Mark Treyger and Alan Maisel, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, state Sens. Diane J. Savino and Roxanne Persaud, Assemblywoman Pamela Harris and others hold a press conference to call on New York City to include Brooklyn neighborhoods Coney Island and Canarsie in the new ferry system, City Hall, Manhattan.

De Blasio had three nominees pending with the Senate to serve on the state - run authority, which manages transit — buses, subways, trains, bridges and tunnels — in New York City and surrounding areas including, Long Island: David Jones, a leader with the nonprofit Community Service Society who has advocated reduced transit fares for low - income New Yorkers; Manhattan Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, who chairs the chamber's Transportation Committee; and Veronica Vanterpool, director of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign and a member of the MTA's «reinvention» commission.

Those variable aside, a range of names have surfaced within the last 12 hours of potential candidates who could run for attorney general, including former New York City Councilman Dan Garodnick, Sens. Michael Gianaris and Todd Kaminsky, New York City Public Advcoate Tish James, Cuomo counsel Alphonso David, ex-Financial Services Superintendent Ben Lawsky, former gubernatorial and congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout and former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner.

At 6 p.m., City & State holds «The Great Debate» on the 2016 presidential race, with participants including Assemblyman Michael Blake on behalf of Clinton, NYC Councilman Eric Ulrich on behalf of John Kasich and former Sen. Tom Duane on behalf of Sanders, Federal Hall 15 Pine St., Manhattan.

Other Democratic names mentioned to be in the running include former City Council members Eric Gioia and Melinda Katz, City Councilmen Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) and Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria), Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Little Neck), former Borough President Claire Shulman and former Congresswoman and city Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman of BrookCity Council members Eric Gioia and Melinda Katz, City Councilmen Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) and Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria), Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Little Neck), former Borough President Claire Shulman and former Congresswoman and city Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman of BrookCity Councilmen Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) and Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria), Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Little Neck), former Borough President Claire Shulman and former Congresswoman and city Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman of Brookcity Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman of Brooklyn.

-- The list of Republicans who could be Marc Molinaro's Lieutenant Governor running mate is long, and includes Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, City Councilman Eric Ulrich, former Rep. Nan Hayworth, ex-state Sen. Jack Martins, of Nassau County, Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss, and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, among others.

The California candidates include law student Ricky Gill in the 9th district; Assemblyman David Valadao in the 21st; former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado in the 24th and Long Beach City Councilman Gary DeLong in the 47th.

He has since gone on to garner the support of several elected officials, including his former boss, Attorney General Erich Schneiderman, Congressman Jerry Nadler, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Councilman Mark Levine and, most recently, former Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger, who previously supported Ferrer's one - time bid for mayor.

City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, whose district also includes the hotel site, said he was told about its use only «a few hours before they started moving families into that shelter.»

A jury found former City Councilman Dan Halloran guilty on all counts against him in connection with two separate political corruption schemes — including one to rig the mayoral race, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced Tuesday.

His long list of politicians convicted also includes former state Sen. Carl Kruger, Assemblyman Eric Stevenson and City Councilman Larry Seabrook — and he's currently going after his biggest fish yet, deposed Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who lost his title but still retains his seat.

As petitioning began for this fall's municipal elections, the Dutch Kills Civic Association got a visit from six hopeful successors to City Councilman Eric Gioia's (D - Sunnyside) seat, including one previously unannounced candidate.

Well over 100 names are printed on the invitation, including House Minority Leader Janet Cruz, who is running for state Senate, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez and St. Pete City Councilman Steve Kornell.

His Democratic rivals in the mayor's race include city Comptroller John Liu, former City Councilman Sal Albanese, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Comptroller Bill Thompcity Comptroller John Liu, former City Councilman Sal Albanese, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Comptroller Bill ThompCity Councilman Sal Albanese, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Comptroller Bill ThompCity Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Comptroller Bill Thompson.

Faith in New York will host the event in District 13, the seat currently held by term - limited Bronx Councilman James Vacca that includes the neighborhoods of City Island, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay and Ferry Point.

City Councilman Daniel Dromm, a fellow Democrat and former public school teacher whose district includes Jackson Heights, played host and moderator.

Councilman Michael Nelson, whose district includes Manhattan Beach, Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach, called the tax hikes «heartless» and «something the city must immediately remedy.»

Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez introduced legislation Wednesday to ban the sale of hookah - related products including shisha and water pipes at city businesses that make less than half of their revenue from tobacco sales.