Sentences with phrase «including city councilwoman»

Several others named as potential successors for Duane have already taken their hats out of the ring, including City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, who does not live in Duane's district, and Councilman Dan Garodnick.

Other elected officials, including City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, also oppose the proposal.

Not exact matches

Three Democrats are vying for it so far, including Assemblyman Rory Lancman, Assemblywoman Grace Meng and City Councilwoman Liz Crowley.

The former lawmaker, who also previously held a seat in the City Council, will challenge Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland to represent Queens» 21st Council district, which includes parts of Corona, Elmhurst, Flushing and LaGuardia Airport.

Speakers at the opening ceremony included Borough President Scott Stringer, Battery Park City Authority Chairman Bill Thompson, BPCA President Gayle Horwitz, City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, Community Board 1 Chairwoman Julie Menin and Downtown Alliance President Liz Berger.

Balletto said the rules committee includes Edwin Farrow, a black attorney from Bridgeport, and Norwalk City Councilwoman Eloisa Melendez.

«Raising the city's living wage — and expanding it to include thousands more workers — will spur economic activity and growth while lifting working families out of poverty,» Councilwoman Debi Rose (D - North Shore) said.

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.

Mr. Bratton's comments came after several elected officials at a City Hall rally, including State Senator Bill Perkins and Councilwoman Inez Barron, said Mr. Garner would not have been stopped and placed in a chokehold by NYPD officers if he were white.

He wants to replace outgoing Councilwoman Annabel Palma in the 18th City Council District, which also covers Soundview, along with neighborhoods including Castle Hill and Parkchester.

Councilwoman Margaret Chin, who chairs the chamber's Committee for the Aging, said she's already working to have the city include funds in the city's executive budget which de Blasio did not include in his preliminary financial plan.

Well - wishers included: Congressman Jerrold Nadler; Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney; State Senator - elect Brad Hoylman; Councilwoman Letitia James; Councilwoman Jessica Lappin; Manhattan BP Scott Stringer, Rachel Lavine - Democratic State Committeewoman -66 th Assembly District; District Leaders Jennifer Rajkumar (DID), Keen Berger (VID); Julie Menin, former CB # 1 Chair and Candidate for Manhattan BP; David Gruber, Chair CB2 and Corey Johnson Chair at CB4 and candidate for City Council.

Latimer faces Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian for the district that includes parts of Yonkers and the Sound Shore communities in Westchester.

Intended as low - income housing, the five - story tenement has become a destination for well - to - do lesbians, including Margarita Lopez, the $ 187,000 - per - year Housing Authority board member and one - time city councilwoman, and Rosie Mendez, a current councilwoman.

City Council candidate Heidi Harrison Chain's donations, including more than $ 20,000 she gave to herself, boosted her to top of the pack financially in the last filing period, but Karen Koslowitz raised more money than any of the other candidates vying for Councilwoman Melinda Katz's (D - Forest Hills) seat in that time period.

Lappin, who represents the East Side, is expected to face a crowded field, including Upper Manhattan City Councilman Robert Jackson, former Community Board 1 Chairwoman Julie Menin and Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, in a contentious battle to replace current Borough President Scott Stringer, who is running for comptroller.

He'll be holding a high - profile birthday fundraiser next Monday with guests including former Mayor David Dinkins, Rep. Charlie Rangel and City Councilwoman Inez Dickens, according to an invitation for the event.

Still, Jackson is facing a crowded field of challengers, including former Community Board 1 Chairwoman Julie Menin, East Side City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin and Upper West Side City Councilwoman Gale Brewer.

The three men emerged and called for unity as they were flanked by various city politicians who endorsed each campaign, including City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, who supported Espaillat, and Harlem Councilwoman Inez Dickens, who supported Wricity politicians who endorsed each campaign, including City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, who supported Espaillat, and Harlem Councilwoman Inez Dickens, who supported WriCity Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, who supported Espaillat, and Harlem Councilwoman Inez Dickens, who supported Wright.

Her experience includes volunteering on several political campaigns, including that of Binghamton City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal.

However, several politicians and an environmental justice advocate came out in support of Quinn, including Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo, who represents the South Bronx; City Councilwoman Inez E. Dickens, who represents Harlem; and State Sen. Gustavo Rivera, who represents The Bronx.

UPPER WEST SIDE — The two City Council hopefuls vying for longtime Councilwoman Gale Brewer's Upper West Side seat — including the candidate aiming to be the city's first transgender elected official — have each raised more than $ 60,000 in donations a full year - and - a-half before the electCity Council hopefuls vying for longtime Councilwoman Gale Brewer's Upper West Side seat — including the candidate aiming to be the city's first transgender elected official — have each raised more than $ 60,000 in donations a full year - and - a-half before the electcity's first transgender elected official — have each raised more than $ 60,000 in donations a full year - and - a-half before the election.

The shelters were opposed by many in the community, including community residents, City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, Borough President Scott Stringer and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, who vowed at a public meeting in January and subsequent discussions that they were working to make sure the five year contract did not move forward.

Some big names on the list include Assemblyman Michael Gianaris (D - Astoria), who donated $ 3,800; U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D - Jackson Heights), who donated $ 3,000; former City Councilwoman Melinda Katz, who donated $ 2,500; Assemblyman Keith Wright (D - Manhattan), who donated $ 2,500; and state Sen. Jose Peralta (D - Jackson Heights), who donated $ 1,500.

The Democratic field includes state Sen. Tony Avella (D - Bayside), City Councilman Leroy Comrie, Director of Community Boards Barry Grodenchik, former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, Sen. Jose Peralta (D - East Elmhurst) and Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D - Astoria).

Several popular officials are already rumored to be eyeing de Blasio's seat, including Brooklyn City Councilwoman Letitia James and state Sen. Daniel Squadron, who represents Lower Manhattan.

A former councilwoman from Manhattan, Ms. Moskowitz could have been a natural choice for a hodgepodge of communities frustrated by Mr. de Blasio, including white voters in Manhattan who have soured on the mayor, business leaders who have long viewed Mr. de Blasio with hostility and a diverse set of charter - school parents across the city.

Although Community Board 7, City Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito and State Senator Bill Perkins have all recommended the project go through a public review process, which would include an environmental review, the City Planning Commission approved the project in March and determined a public review process was unnecessary.

The crowded field of candidates includes State Sen. Daniel Squadron, City Councilwoman Letitia James, former Deputy Public Advocate Reshma Saujani, Cathy Guerriero and schools advocate Noah Gotbaum.

The letter was signed by community leaders including Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal and City Councilwoman Gale Brewer.

Rally participants were joined by a number of local and state elected officials, including Bridgeport City Councilwoman Milta Feliciano, City Councilwoman Aidee Nieves, City Councilman Jose Casco, and Bridgeport Board of Education member Kadisha Coates.

On Tuesday, a judge tossed out a suit brought by the United Federation of Teachers to block the opening of 13 charter schools in September, including seven charters run by former city councilwoman Eva Moskowitz.

Speakers will include Mayor Sly James, City Manager Troy Schulte, City Councilwoman Teresa Loar, and others.