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A reformer who won the lion's share of labor endorsements in the race, including that of the Working Families Party, Torres was supported by State Senator Gustavo Rivera, who ousted disgraced and jailed incumbent Pedro Espada, Jr. in 2010, as well as by the Bronx's most popular elected official, Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. (who has broken with his father on social issues like LGBT rights and marriage equality).

Cuomo has received a series of labor endorsements in recent weeks as he faces a primary challenge for the Democratic nomination from Cynthia Nixon, an actress and education advocate.

But Sanders has monopolized labor endorsements in the race and enjoys the inertia of incumbency — plus the 15 years of name recognition he's built up in the area since he won his first election for the City Council in 2001.

Francisco Moya has received his first labor endorsement in his quest for the 39th Assembly post vacated by now - Sen.

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The race for the 10th Congressional District got a big more serious today when Assembly member Hakeem Jeffries received the first labor endorsement in the race.

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The Seattle Times reports that both candidates promised to address Seattle's acute homelessness problem, though Durkan claimed an early advantage in the race, with endorsements from local politicians, business groups, and labor unions.

President Obama gave a full - throated endorsement of the Department of Labor's controversial proposal to impose fiduciary obligations on brokers and advisors working with retirement plans, insisting that new rules are a needed consumer protection to prevent billions in costs due to bad advice.

The New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council, which is firmly in the «progressive» camp of the state's many labor unions, has issued a trio of Assembly endorsements — including a first - time nod for Staten Island Republican Nicole Malliotakis.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his first public comments since his primary opponent Cynthia Nixon won the endorsement of the Working Families Party emphasized his ties with organized labor amid the party's split.

Instead, he's hinted at proposals for economic development and strengthening security in New York City while also adopting the agenda of the labor - backed Working Families Party as he received their endorsement in May.

The campaign of Independent Democratic Conference Sen. Tony Avella announced Friday the Queens lawmaker had received the nod from 1199 / SEIU, a key labor group that was instrumental in helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo receive the endorsement of the Working Families Party.

The senator's labor support — and he just announced an addition slew of endorsements from Local 2507 AFSCME (paramedics, EMTs and fire inspectors) and Local 802 of the 100,000 - member American Federation of Musicians)-- and its accompanying GOTV operation will likely give him an edge in what's expected to be a low turnout primary.

Donohue's past endorsement of Republicans (namely former Gov. George Pataki) became an issue during this campaign, with the New York labor leader arguing perhaps more vociferously than his brothers and sisters in the movement that Democrats should not take them for granted and automatically expect to receive their support.

Crowley has been relegated to the sidelines in the NY - 6 battle lately as the focus has been on the mysterious — and belated — candidacy of longtime Queens Democratic operative Jeff Gottlieb, who may or may not be (depending on who you believe) a stalking horse for the party's endorsed candidate, Assemblywoman Grace Meng, although she has been plugging away at her campaign, announcing earlier today that she has netted yet another small labor endorsement.

«It is not an endorsement or defense of Nixon personally, but is a response to union leaders that have rolled out statements today aiming to shut down public discussion of the role that labor contracts have played in cost overruns at the MTA.»

This decision comes on the heels of Espaillat's endorsement by the labor - backed Working Families Party, which decided to support the assemblyman's Senate run after initially taking a pass on him at its convention in Buffalo due to some division among its affiliates.

The WFP itself has changed in recent years, as some of its founding labor unions have departed amid disagreements over its endorsements.

Also today, UFCW Local 1500 continued its early endorsement streak by becoming the first labor union to endorse in the 31st SD race, throwing its weight behind District Leader Mark Levine.

Brian Flynn, one of seven Democrats vying for the right to challenge freshman Republican Rep. John Faso in NY - 19, is poised to announce he has landed the first labor endorsement of the primary battle.

The Transport Workers Union Local 100 on Friday endorsed Democratic attorney general candidate Tish James, the latest labor endorsement she's received in her bid for the office that officially began this week.

Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D - Ill., on Monday received the endorsement of the SEIU Illinois State Council, a vote of confidence from labor leaders and a pool of manpower that should help her in the three - way Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Republican Mark S. Kirk.

However, with Mr. Jeffries amassing one labor endorsement after another, it remains strange that Mr. Towns hasn't yet gone through at least the same motions as he did in his past reelection campaigns.

Assemblywoman Grace Meng is also a prominent contender for the Democratic nomination, but despite being given the official endorsement of the Democratic establishment and most of the elected officials in Queens, hasn't yet announced significant labor support.

New Yorkers for Growth, the conservative political action committee that has launched a crusade against the Working Families Party, and GOP / Conservative gubernatorial hopeful Rick Lazio are out with duel statements slamming AG Andrew Cuomo for agreeing today to accept the endorsement of the labor - backed party and run on its line in November.

The labor endorsement is a significant one for Bailey considering he has a competitive primary in September, which includes Que English, a Bronx reverend.

Key stakeholders in the Working Families Party have sent a letter to fellow committee members on behalf of Sen. Eric Schneiderman, calling him the «only choice» to receive the labor - backed party's endorsement in the AG's race.

This image comes courtesy of New Yorkers for Growth, which is on a tear against the Working Families Party and Democratic gubernatorial Andrew Cuomo's possible acceptance of the labor - backed party's endorsement in the general election.

Today he won endorsements from State Senator Eric Schneiderman and Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat, has the nod from Manhattan BP Scott Stringer, and is in talks with the Working Families Party to gain their important support in labor - rich District 10.

In any other race Landis would probably be considered the front - runner, as he has received the endorsements of most of the significant labor unions apart from DC 37 and the UFT, which has not endorsed any of the candidates in the 6th CD, as well as the WFP line, and the support of Rep. Jerrold Nadler and AM Linda RosenthaIn any other race Landis would probably be considered the front - runner, as he has received the endorsements of most of the significant labor unions apart from DC 37 and the UFT, which has not endorsed any of the candidates in the 6th CD, as well as the WFP line, and the support of Rep. Jerrold Nadler and AM Linda Rosenthain the 6th CD, as well as the WFP line, and the support of Rep. Jerrold Nadler and AM Linda Rosenthal.

Democratic Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's re-election on Thursday was endorsed by the state Troopers PBA, the latest in a string of labor endorsements for the incumbent.

«Our endorsement in the Governor's race will be determined by our state committee, which is comprised of 232 labor, community and grassroots activists from across New York State,» said New York WFP director Bill Lipton.

The potential endorsement of Cynthia Nixon in the race for governor by the Working Families Party is leading some labor leaders to consider forming their own ballot line this fall, sources with direct knowledge of the talks on Thursday said.

Teachout, as you'll recall, unsuccessfully challenged Cuomo for the Working Families Party nod, forcing him to agree to the labor - backed party's demands in exchange for its endorsement.

As it was during the endorsement battle, which saw some on in the activist wing of the WFP support Cuomo's primary opponent, Fordham Law Prof. Zephyr Teachout, while big labor leaders sided with the governor, the party is again showing signs of a split.

Teachout, a Fordham Law professor, initially challenged Cuomo for the WFP line in May, only to lose it at the state convention after Cuomo, labor leaders and activists in the party agreed on the incumbent's endorsement.

In its first - ever national endorsement, the labor - backed Working Families Party has snubbed former Sen. Hillary Clinton, whom it has backed when she ran for office in New York, in favor of her 2016 Democratic primary opponent, Vermont Sen. Bernie SanderIn its first - ever national endorsement, the labor - backed Working Families Party has snubbed former Sen. Hillary Clinton, whom it has backed when she ran for office in New York, in favor of her 2016 Democratic primary opponent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanderin New York, in favor of her 2016 Democratic primary opponent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanderin favor of her 2016 Democratic primary opponent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

So, this is not entirely a shock, although I'm told the competition for HTC's nod was fierce, with both Assembylman Richard Brodsky (who fought for a labor nod in the public authorities reform bill) and Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice battling extremely hard for the endorsement.

Menchaca is doing quite well in terms of institutional endorsements himself: he's been backed by many labor groups and elected officials, including the local union chapters for transportation, auto, and communications workers; SEIU 32BJ, RWDSU, the Teamsters Joint Council 16, the Hotel Trades Council, and others.

In a statement, Marshall attributed the endorsement to her support of labor groups during the last eight years:

The endorsement will be a boost for De Blasio's campaign, which has been counting on his strong ties to labor to distinguish him from the other Democrats trailing Council Speaker Christine Quinn in the polls.

Last Wednesday night, several of the groups, including the Real Rent Reform Campaign — made up of organized tenants, labor organizations and community groups that advocate for «progressive» pro-tenant legislation — held a well - attended town hall meeting in Brooklyn (they estimated the crowd at about 200 attendees) while the board of the influential Tenants PAC met separately and decided on endorsements for state legislative races.

The endorsement process took place at the State Labor Federation's biennial political convention, held at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York.

Watch for two of the biggest remaining labor endorsements, 1199SEIU and the UFT — if James gets them, she'll be in a very strong position.

In addition to touting his latest labor union endorsement, Recchia has released his first television ad.

Senator Bill Larkin (R,C,I - 39th District) today announced the endorsements of five major labor organizations in his bid for re-election in the State Senate.

Senator's re-election bid receives slew of key endorsements from labor organizations Senator Bill Larkin (R,C,I - 39th District) today announced the endorsements of five major labor organizations in his bid for re-election in the State Senate.

The endorsement took place at the State Labor Federation's biennial political convention, held at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York.

(The governor is known for a divide - and - conquer approach to labor unions, and did not receive the AFL - CIO's endorsement in his 2014 re-election campaign.)

The WFP's endorsement of Nixon has also caused a rift with its former allies in the labor sector, currently aligned with Cuomo.