Sentences with phrase «now as state senator»

Tony Avella has worked his whole life on the public payroll with do nothing positions with Mayor Dinkins, Senator Stavisky, City Council, and now as State Senator so it's easy to understand how he doesn't grasp the need for private sector development and job creation.

Not exact matches

Thanks to these two senators, the legislation now has more than 50 percent of the United States Congress as co-sponsors of the bill.

From his roles in the Patricia Etteh saga culminating in the now notorious and ignoble image of Dino in his torn attire on the floor of the House; to his alleged threat to beat up a woman, a fellow senator and wife of former Lagos State Governor, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the controversial paternity issue with a known Nollywood actress; to his ostentatious display of personal wealth such as his expensive automobiles, to his certificate scandal and many more, what is it that Dino represents that should be the envy of the right - thsenator and wife of former Lagos State Governor, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the controversial paternity issue with a known Nollywood actress; to his ostentatious display of personal wealth such as his expensive automobiles, to his certificate scandal and many more, what is it that Dino represents that should be the envy of the right - thSenator Oluremi Tinubu, to the controversial paternity issue with a known Nollywood actress; to his ostentatious display of personal wealth such as his expensive automobiles, to his certificate scandal and many more, what is it that Dino represents that should be the envy of the right - thinking?

«Now, as the next state Senator for Manhattan and Brooklyn, I know Brian will work with me to continue New York's proud tradition as the progressive capital of our country.

Now, as the next State Senator for Manhattan and Brooklyn, I know Brian will work with me to continue New York's proud tradition as the progressive capital of our country.

And Mr. Gentile's office, too, would not say whether the councilman was definitely running for the seat — but said that as a prosecutor, state senator and now deputy majority leader in the Council, he'd «never backed away from a fight.»

Marty Connor, an ex-Brooklyn state senator who was defeated nine years ago, is now considering running for the seat he once held, pitching himself as a «placeholder» until the 2018 election.

The two factions are the one loyal to the state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi popularly known as SENACO and the one loyal to a former Governor of the state, Alhaji Lam Adesina known as LAMISTS, now «Unity Forum.»

For now, the Republican contenders being talked about for the gubernatorial race this year include Assembly Minority Leader and Canandaigua resident Brian Kolb who has already declared he will seek the nomination, as well as possible contenders State Senator John DeFrancisco, Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro and former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra.

Beyond dignifying the renegades with any form of relevance, how soon have those now falling «a corps perdu» to remove the peck from their neighbour's eye forgotten that Adeleke as Senator and Adejare Bello as Speaker of the - then Osun State House of Assembly once drank from the same cup of birthplace?

It has been a pleasure to serve with him for eleven years now, and while I will miss him in the Assembly, I look forward to continuing to work with him as our State Senator.»

In the clerk's race to fill the unexpired term of Christopher L. Jacobs, the former clerk who is now a Republican state senator, Kearns» victory remains one of the more unusual in Erie County politics after he declined running in his own Democratic primary against Cichon in order to continue as a Democrat on the GOP line.

A longtime GOP staffer and former chief of staff on the Assembly side, Elizabeth Watson now serves as a key member of State Senator Mark Wyland's all - star team.

Her warm - up act included several female firsts: State Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins, the first female legislative conference leader in the New York State, Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, the legislature's first openly lesbian member, and Public Advocate Letitia James, the first woman of color to hold citywide office in New York City, as well as city first lady Chirlane McCray and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who is now one of the country's best - known advocates for gun control.

«The work that she did as our senator for eight solid years, where she rolled up her sleeves and worked in a bi-partisan way, is really starting to benefit her now and people realize she is the only choice for us in New York state.»

State Senator Michael Gianaris But winning two city council seats in 2009 was way beyond his expectations, although the euphoria of winning was soon shattered as longtime Republican state Senator Frank Padavan lost a career - ending re-election to now - state Senator Tony AvState Senator Michael Gianaris But winning two city council seats in 2009 was way beyond his expectations, although the euphoria of winning was soon shattered as longtime Republican state Senator Frank Padavan lost a career - ending re-election to now - state Senator Tony Avstate Senator Frank Padavan lost a career - ending re-election to now - state Senator Tony Avstate Senator Tony Avella.

«And now as a New York State Senator, I continue to address the needs of my schools and my students under a system of mayoral control.

Writing as a state senator sharing constituents, and the ranking member of the Senate Education Committee, Latimer asked his colleagues to work on rewriting NCLB now, saying the current law is failing to meet our children's needs in both these areas.

Now Loeb's racially charged comment about a black state senator threatens to become an unwelcome distraction as Success seeks to expand its footprint in New York and as Moskowitz works to cement her status as a national leader on education reform with a new book.

As the recall process of the senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye thickens and causes tension in Kogi State, a former governorship aspirant under the platform of the All progressives Congress (APC) Prince Rotimi Obadofin who is now late has been reported to be one of the voters who signed the recall of senator Dino Melaye.

«Now, as I campaign across the country with a new vision called #LeadershipForTomorrow, I am honored to have the endorsement of Senator Gillibrand who — within our state and party — has been such a dynamic force for progress,» Blake said in a statement.

In 2016, he lost a contentious Democratic primary for his retiring mentor Charles Rangel's congressional seat to rival Adriano Espaillat, then a state Senator, and now he is facing blowback for accepting a job at a prominent lobbying firm following his years as a state legislator.

State Senator Liz Krueger, a Democrat from Manhattan, said there may be a «window of opportunity» in Albany right now, where no one wants to be seen to be favoring programs that are viewed as giveaways to real estate interests.

Last night, during what was billed as a «virtual» town hall meeting live from Albany, Pedro Espada, the state senator and Senate majority leader, announced that he now favors tolling four East River bridges.

He said, «The position of Senator Ike Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President is at the moment under heavy threat, because in no distant time, the APC Senator in - waiting from Imo State, Benjamin Uwajumogu, will take over the seat on the grounds that it is an aberration that a PDP senator from the South - East is deputy to an APC Senate President because, before now, the APC could not produce a senator from the South - EasSenator Ike Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President is at the moment under heavy threat, because in no distant time, the APC Senator in - waiting from Imo State, Benjamin Uwajumogu, will take over the seat on the grounds that it is an aberration that a PDP senator from the South - East is deputy to an APC Senate President because, before now, the APC could not produce a senator from the South - EasSenator in - waiting from Imo State, Benjamin Uwajumogu, will take over the seat on the grounds that it is an aberration that a PDP senator from the South - East is deputy to an APC Senate President because, before now, the APC could not produce a senator from the South - Eassenator from the South - East is deputy to an APC Senate President because, before now, the APC could not produce a senator from the South - Eassenator from the South - East zone.

Democratic Sen. Michael Gianaris said he was «troubled» by the allegations against Skelos, adding: «Senator Skelos should now step down as Majority Leader for the good of our state and in the interest of allowing the remaining weeks of our legislative session to proceed without distraction.

Brian Kavanagh has been sworn in as a state Senator, meaning he's now officially taken over Daniel Squadron's former seat in the 26th Senate District.

SERAP urged Malami to use his «good offices as a defender of public interest» to urgently institute appropriate legal actions to challenge the legality of states» laws permitting former governors, who are now senators and ministers to enjoy governors» emoluments while drawing normal salaries and allowances in their new political offices.»

By now, Andrew had gone out of his way as governor to alienate the four most prominent other politicians in the state: Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and CHarles Schumer, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

Crowley has now extended his reach to Manhattan — even as a challenger he supported against rebellious Queens State Senator James Sanders appears to have lost badly.

Yesterday's events in New York will surely go down as yet another marker in the state's history of political corruption as six officials, including former New York State Senate Majority Leader, State Senator Malcolm Smith, are now facing federal chastate's history of political corruption as six officials, including former New York State Senate Majority Leader, State Senator Malcolm Smith, are now facing federal chaState Senate Majority Leader, State Senator Malcolm Smith, are now facing federal chaState Senator Malcolm Smith, are now facing federal charges.

As many of you know by now, Jones, a former U.S. Attorney and scion of a political family that includes famed judge and U.S. Senator Howell Heflin, won what was previously considered an unlikely victory over Moore, a jurist who was twice removed from his role as chief justice of the Iron State's supreme court for willfully ignoring failing to enforce federal rulingAs many of you know by now, Jones, a former U.S. Attorney and scion of a political family that includes famed judge and U.S. Senator Howell Heflin, won what was previously considered an unlikely victory over Moore, a jurist who was twice removed from his role as chief justice of the Iron State's supreme court for willfully ignoring failing to enforce federal rulingas chief justice of the Iron State's supreme court for willfully ignoring failing to enforce federal rulings.

The state senator would not get into further details as to what those changes could be, but the bill as now crafted reflects the tight - rope she is walking.

As a member of national and state ESSA Implementation Teams, I recently heard Senator Lamar Alexander and his aides tell us: «One of our biggest worries is that states and local education entities will not use ESSA to change how they do things now that we have given them local control.

As state budgets are now being finalized and policy decisions made that affect all students in Michigan, it is time to contact every Michigan senator and representative about Michigan school library programs!

Lastly, as the gun debate continues in the USA, now Connecticut has a bill sponsored by Democrat Connecticut State Senator Toni Harp to «To prevent minors from using violent point - and - shoot video games in public arcades and to create a task force to study the effects of violent video games on youth behavior.»

I certainly increased my focus on civic engagement as I have now been in touch with our state and national senators and representatives.

In 2008, with the support of Senator Tim Grendell (R), SB 203, now known as Emily's Law, was introduced in the Ohio State Senate.

And as our state legislators scramble to find the money to close the large K - 12 budget shortfall and best support Wyoming children and families, there is something that our federal legislators — especially Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso — can do now to make sure our families are healthy and strong: support home visiting.