Sentences with phrase «of councilwoman»

We also note in the same list the promotion of a relative of Councilwoman Shirley Lasker who was hired in March 2012 and promoted in June 2014.

Congresswoman Yvette Clark said Cumbo's choice to hold her inauguration at the NYCHA community center «is a reflection of the councilwoman's desire to serve the most needy among us.»

Deftly using his newfound political muscle, Mayor de Blasio engineered the unanimous election of Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito as the body's speaker.

The group's position supports that of Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, a Wantagh Republican who has been in an unusual public fight with Santino for months over ethics reform and other issues.

A team of official and unofficial Brooklyn cheerleaders — including Senator Charles Schumer, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adam and Barclays Center developer Bruce Ratner — kicked off the DNC's two - day tour with a pep - rally - like press conference outside the arena complete with a marching band and praise for the borough's history and infrastructure and «swag,» in the words of Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo.

The endorsement roll out of Farrell, the chairman of the Assembly's powerful Ways and Means Committee, was coupled with the backing of Councilwoman Inez Dickens, Harlem clergy members and the support from former Gov. David Paterson.

The two former aides, David Jones and David G. Thomas, worked on the campaign of Councilwoman Deborah L. Rose, a Democrat who also ran on the Working Families ticket, in 2009.

W.F.P. WOES CONTINUE — Rachel Goodman, City Councilman Brad Lander's chief of staff, has been indicted by a Staten Island grand jury as part of an ongoing investigation by special prosecutor Roger Adler into the 2009 campaign of Councilwoman Deborah Rose of Staten Island.

Chaim Deutsch, Council Member - elect, Brooklyn «Today, I join a group of committed public servants to help move our great city forward under the leadership of Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito, who has personally pledged to work with me to benefit my constituents, and the district that I represent.

Fink, who Mayor de Blasio counts as one of his most trusted advisors, was chief of staff to State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky; he served as director in Anthony Weiner's district office, handled the campaign of Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley for Congress and most recently was deputy chief of staff in the public Advocate's office and a senior adviser to Mr. de Blasio's mayoral campaign.

Not exact matches

«The good news, which is the mantra of my office and community board No. 4, is there will be, yes, by law, 35 years of income - restricted affordable housing,» Gale Brewer, the former City Councilwoman for the area and current Borough President of Manhattan, said at the time.

«It's important to understand that policies don't come first,» said councilwoman Helen Gym, the sponsor of Martinez and Miller's resolution.

Then, last summer, councilwoman Mary Cheh proposed a transportation bill that included what were literally called Uber Amendments, one of which would have put a price floor under car - service rides, effectively making Uber five times as expensive as a taxi for short trips.

A number of amendments to the laws were rejected by Councilwoman Desley Brooks, who represents a portion of East Oakland and spearheaded the equity program to make sure Oakland residents have more control and access to an industry that has been dominated by whites, some of whom are new residents.

Anat Hoffman, who heads Women of the Wall and was a longtime Jerusalem city councilwoman, hopes to see a change in policy soon.

He was in the outpouring of compassion at a victim's funeral and in the passionate call for unity from a resolute councilwoman and at the bedside vigil of a wounded victim's church community.

A Democratic councilwoman from the Ulster County town of Rosendale on Thursday launched a bid to take on Republican Sen. John Bonacic this year.

Later, Louis and Crowley returned to the question of whether running a candidate with the goal of splitting a specific group of voters (in this case, Jews, but in the case of NYC Councilwoman Liz Crowley — another candidate whose campaign speculated to be the work of the Queens Party to hurt Assemblyman Rory Lancman and benefit Meng — whites).

On one side: Former NYC Councilwoman and charter school operator Eva Moskowitz, who is furious with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio for reversing co-location decisions by his predecessor, former Mayor Bloomberg, that would have allowed for the expansion of three schools operated by her Success Academy network.

Killian, a former Rye councilwoman, pointed to her backing of a bill that would classify mass shootings as domestic terrorism as well as funding for school districts to bolster security.

One name being circulated is Eva Moskowitz, a former NYC councilwoman and head of a fast - growing — and controversial — chain of charter schools.

Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa's ex-wife accuses him in a million dollar lawsuit of committing adultery with ex-NYC Councilwoman and current Queens BP candidate Melinda Katz and funneling money to her during their marriage.

The WFP sent out a press release yesterday touting its successes in the NYC races other than the mayoral contest, which included 12 NYC Council candidates, including Carlos Menchaca, who defeated incumbent Councilwoman Sara Gonzalez and is poised to become the Council's first Mexican - American member, and Antonio Reynoso, who defeated former Assemblyman Vito Lopez and the remnants of his Brooklyn political machine.

«Julie's understanding of the people in this district is unparalleled, having raised a family there and been deeply involved through the community coalition she cofounded and also by serving as a councilwoman and deputy mayor.

Killian, a former Rye councilwoman, is running for the open Westchester County seat that is seen as potentially pivotal for control of the state Senate.

An aspiring Queens pol, would - be NYC Councilwoman Celia Dosamantes, who was accused of faking donations in order to get matching taxpayer funds for her losing 2015 campaign, went on trial yesterday.

At 6 p.m., state Sen. José M. Serrano, Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner and New York City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson host their African American History and Culture Celebration, Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx.

Arroyo and her daughter, City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo, have both been accused — but not charged — of funneling taxpayer money into family - run non-profits.

NYC Councilwoman Tish James has thrown her support behind Sen. Eric Schneiderman's AG bid, saying he's the only candidate in the field with a «real record of standing up for working women.»

At 5 p.m., NYC Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, state Sen. Velmanette Montgomery, Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon and former New York City Councilwoman Darlene Mealy participate in a symposium and panel discussion on the centennial of women's suffrage in New York, YWCA Brooklyn, Upper Gallery, 30 Third Ave., Brooklyn.

Also at 7 p.m., Staten Island Councilwoman Debi Rose hosts an annual celebration of «Women's Herstory,» Brighton Heights Reformed Church, 320 St. Marks Place, Staten Island.

Bedford attorney Sarmad Khojasteh ended his state Senate campaign and declared his support former Rye Councilwoman Julie Killian for a vacant seat in New York's 37th District, considered pivotal for control of the Senate.

An indivudal contribution of note came from NYC Councilwoman Gale Brewer, a West Side Democrat, who sent Tkaczyk $ 100.

Peekskill Councilwoman Vanessa Agudelo has come under fire for her decision not to say the Pledge of Allegiance during Common Council meetings and other events.

Anna Kaplan, a Democratic North Hempstead councilwoman, will challenge Republican state Sen. Elaine Phillips in a race that could determine control of the state Senate.

Also at noon, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and NYC Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo celebrate the start of construction of the restoration of the Flatbush Avenue perimeter of Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza Entrance to Prospect Park at Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn.

Several unions that are usually aligned with HTC — 1199, 32BJ, CWA — as well as the labor - backed Working Families Party have endorsed Lancman, while a third Democrat in the race, NYC Councilwoman Liz Crowley, has netted the support of several trade unions.

If Queens Sen. Jose Peralta jumps into the coming race to replace retiring NYC Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland, he's in for a fusillade of attacks over his membership in the IDC.

But Queens Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland seems to really mean it, describing the anguish of not being able to spend enough time with her husband and son.

The amount almost surely places her campaign finances above both of her primary opponents, Assemblyman Rory Lancman and Councilwoman Liz Crowley.

There was no animosity on Saturday when Mrs. Clinton, accompanied by State Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley; Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York; and New York City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, shook hands with mostly black New Yorkers at Junior's, the iconic cheesecake hub on Flatbush Avenue in downtown Brooklyn.

A partial list of Ms. Meng's backers includes Congressman Joe Crowley, Borough President Helen Marshall, Comptroller John Liu, former Borough President Claire Shulman, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, Councilman Leroy Comrie, Councilman Mark Weprin, Councilman James Gennaro, Councilman Ruben Wills, State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, State Senator Tony Avella, Assemblyman Ed Braunstein, Assemblyman David Weprin, Assemblyman Michael DenDekker, Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz, former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras, Councilman Peter Koo, State Senator Michael Gianaris, Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Jose Peralta, Assemblyman Francisco Moya, and Councilman Daniel Dromm.

Republican Julie Killian, a former Rye city councilwoman, is taking on Democrat Shelley Mayer, an assemblywoman from Yonkers, in a contest that has generated national attention and sparked millions of dollars of spending by the candidates and their allies on both sides of the aisle.

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Borough President Gale Brewer, Councilwoman Margaret Chin and Community Board 3 Chair Gigi Li on Wednesday rallied at the site of the Rivington House — a nursing home for HIV / AIDS patients slated to become condos after the city scrapped a deed that would have protected its usage — demanding compensation for their neighborhood's lost community space as well as legislation to prevent such a loss from happening again.

As Legislative Director for Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, Carlina helped shape legislation to improve health, address the oversaturation of construction, take on landlord harassment, and improve inefficiencies within city agencies.

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.

Corona has been singled out as having the highest rate of childhood obesity in the city, but City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D - East Elmhurst) joined with local business owners and a new coalition last Thursday to say Mayor Michael Bloomberg's soda ban is the wrong way to fight it.

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney; Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley; Liz Abzug, Bella Abzug's daughter; and Assemblywomen Linda Rosenthal, Rebecca Seawright, Annette Robinson and Nily Rozic also spoke at the press conference celebrating the anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote in 1920.

The 66 - year - old former city councilman is running against incumbent Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D - Middle Village) in the hopes of preventing a redistricting two years from now that could eliminate the relatively conservative population in the neighborhoods as a voting bloc.