Sentences with phrase «of former councilwoman»

A special election to fill the vacancy was caused by the December 2015 resignation of former Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo.

Two candidates are running to fill the unexpired two - year term following the retirement of former Councilwoman Joyce Reed.

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.

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 neFormer 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 neformer 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Democratic Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer of Yonkers and Republican Julie Killian, a former Rye city councilwoman, are competing for the seat.

Aligned with the growing Central Brooklyn political operation of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and former Councilwoman Una Clarke, Thompson made headlines by clearing a number of Hynes's questionable convictions for murder and other offenses, convictions that had earned his predecessor considerable ire from civil rights activists.

6 CCD Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal is opposed by former candidate Mel Wymore and by Cary Goodman, a leader in the fight against the expansion of the Museum of Natural History.

Town board members also voted 5 - 1 — with Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby abstaining and Councilman Anthony D'Esposito dissenting — to terminate the employment of two aides of former Supervisor Anthony Santino's inner circle.

Eva Moskowitz, the founder and CEO of the Success Academy charter school network and a former city councilwoman, would not rule out a challenge against New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio when he runs for re-election in two years.

In an interview last night, Eva Moskowitz, the founder of Success Academy Charter Schools and a former city councilwoman, would not rule out a future primary bid against Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Special prosecutor Roger Adler announced yesterday that his investigation of the WFP's involvement in Councilwoman Debi Rose's campaign resulted in the indictment of two former aides to the Staten Island Democrat, but no allegations of wrongdoing against the party itself or any of its officials.

Evidence introduced in the ongoing corruption and bribery trial of former Yonkers Councilwoman Sandy Annabi has cast the spotlight on another public official: state Senator Tom Libous, who, according to witness testimony, pushed a law firm to hire his son — and inflate his starting salary — in exchange for steering government business toward the firm's practice.

Also mentioned: Sen. Adriando Espaillat, who came close to beating Rangel in the 2012 and 2014 Democratic primaries; former Gov. David Paterson, Sen. Bill Perkins, NYC Councilwoman Inez Dickens, and the Rev. Michael Walrond, who ran in the 2014 primary and received 8 percent of the vote.

She's already facing a primary challenge from Catalina Cruz, the onetime chief of staff to former City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland, whom Moya replaced.

When former Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito of East Harlem captured the council speakership in 2014, Crain's ran a photo of this then - six - year - old firm's founders on its cover.

In a surprise move, State Senator Tony Avella announced this afternoon he will drop out of the Queens borough president's race, setting up a two - way slugfest between former Councilwoman Melinda Katz and Councilman Peter Vallone Jr..

Avella didn't endorse either of the two remaining Democratic candidates, City Councilman Peter Vallone and former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, on his way out of the race.

According to a copy of the town board's agenda posted online, the board approved 18 resolutions that pertain to town employees, including the appointment of a new member to the town's Civil Service Commission, a raise for Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney's executive assistant and the appointment of former supervisor Kate Murray's brother to a new position in the Department of Parks and Recreation.

A yearslong investigation into the Working Families Party, the influential left - leaning group that helped fuel the rise of Mayor Bill de Blasio, has resulted in the indictments of two former aides to a Staten Island city councilwoman.

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.

Founded in 2006 by former city Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz, Success Academy has expanded from a single Harlem charter school to a network of 46 sites in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens and Manhattan.

SOHO — Councilwoman Margaret Chin issued a statement requesting «leniency» in the sentencing of the former NYPD officer convicted of killing an unarmed black man in a Brooklyn public housing stairwell.

Former Rye councilwoman Julie Killian, who lost against Latimer in 2016, announced her bid for the Republican nomination this week, prompting fellow Republican candidate Sarmad Khojasteh to drop out of the race and endorse her.

At 7 p.m., NYC Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland hosts a dinner and performances to celebrate women's empowerment honoring former Secretary of State Lorraine Cortes - Vazquez, The Foxwoods Club at Citi Field, 123 - 01 Roosevelt Ave., Queens.

He was accused of taking part in a political fixing scheme involving former Yonkers Councilwoman Sandy Annabi and former Yonkers Republican Chairman Zehy Jereis.

Moskowitz, a 49 - year - old former Upper East Side councilwoman, is the face of the city's charter - school movement — and by extension a player in the national debate over education reform.

Condolences to the family of former Saugerties councilwoman Marie Post, who gave so much to her community over a long lifetime.

The support of the Black Leadership Action Coalition, a political fund - raising arm of Lewis» left - leaning Black Institute, is a major boost for the former lawmaker in the race to succeed Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland in Queens.

HANDS ON POL: Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito — expected to become the next speaker of the City Council after backing de Blasio for mayor — plays with former Assemblyman Guillermo Linares.

Perkins said Harlem Success Academy founder Eva Moskowitz, a former city councilwoman, gets free rein from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Joel Klein to move schools into any neighborhood she wants, regardless of the wishes of locals.

Founded in 2006 by former city Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz, Success Academy has expanded from a single Harlem charter school to a network of 46 sites in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens...

The party's endorsement of Mayer marks a shift from a race in 2016 when Killian — a former Rye City councilwoman — secured the line in her unsuccessful bid to unseat then - state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, who, in turn, vacated his seat after winning a 2017 bid for Westchester County executive.

GOP gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro is eyeing a list of three female candidates to be his running mate: Islip Town Councilwoman Trish Bergin - Weichbrodt, Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo, and former Rye councilwoman and state Senate candidate Julie Killian, a source toCouncilwoman Trish Bergin - Weichbrodt, Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo, and former Rye councilwoman and state Senate candidate Julie Killian, a source tocouncilwoman and state Senate candidate Julie Killian, a source told The Post.

The de Blasio campaign said the donations were received at a fundraiser by Una Clarke, a former Brooklyn councilwoman and the mother of congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

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.

At 10 a.m., state Sen. Diane Savino, NYC Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, former NYC Comptroller John Liu, union leaders and others rally in support of Dylan Schwartz for NYC's 51st Council District, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Ms. Joann Otero served as chief of staff to former Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo.

Suozzi, 53, of Glen Cove was one of four Nassau contenders competing for the seat, including former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman, 53, of Great Neck and North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, 49, of Great Neck, who all ran touting their government experience.

When asked about the political implications of the rally, Moskowitz, a former city councilwoman, painted herself as a school leader who focuses on teaching children how to read and write rather than navigating politically complex situations.

Steve Stern of Dix Hills, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan and former Nassau legislative candidate Jonathan Clarke, an attorney from Jericho.