Sentences with phrase «of state senators»

A group of government reform groups received a slap on the wrist after sending a political letter to the government offices of state senators.

She will bring honor and integrity to the office of state senator.

Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez was present at Friday's meeting, as were representatives from the offices of State Senator Adriano Espaillat and Assemblymember Denny Farrell.

An earlier version of this article misidentified a real estate development company that figures in the federal corruption trial of State Senator Dean G. Skelos and his son, Adam.

Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a strong speech in support of State Senator Jeff Klein this afternoon, joining a GOTV rally in the Bronx.

In their opening statement in the corruption trial of state Senator Dean Skelos on Tuesday, federal prosecutors painted a picture of a powerful politician who abused his office to benefit his son and co-defendant, Adam.

There is a majority of state Senators who are Democrats.

JW: I'm jumping ahead a little bit, but a couple of state senators who were not traditionally charter school supporters, when they voted Yes to lift the cap, mentioned that they had been contacted by so many parents that they couldn't ignore it.

Why should Americans concerned about education know the name of a state senator from Colorado?

PACs have spent roughly $ 2.7 million on behalf of State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk, a Democrat, and her Republican opponent George Amedore, the filings show.

Jury deliberations could begin Thursday in the federal trial of State Senator John Sampson, after lawyers presented their closing arguments Wednesday in his obstruction of justice case.

Officials from nearby towns were there, as were old business colleagues of State Senator Tom Libous, who chatted politely with Astorino on the elevated head table.

Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) gathered this past Fri, Mar. 14th, to announce the group's endorsement of State Senator Adriano Espaillat in his bid to represent the 13th Congressional District, which includes Northern Manhattan and the Bronx.

The committee also endorsed the re-election bid of state Senator Jim Tedisco (R - Glenville) as well as those of state Assembly Mary Beth Walsh (R - Ballston) and Dan Stec (R - Queensbury).

Such is the case of the investigation of State Senator Shirley Huntley and her dispensing of state grants to nonprofits controlled by relatives and staff.

This information was provided by the office of State Senator James Seward: State Senator James Seward

After Mass I drove around Alesi's district and was struck by two things: first, most people I spoke to knew the name of their state senator, which — trust me — is nowhere close to normal.

In 2014, the Senate Republican Campaign Committee donated $ 638,000 to the successful campaign of State Sen. Terrence Murphy and a whopping $ 1,008,000 to the successful campaign of State Senator George Amedore.

The home at 60 Roosevelt Avenue in Rye is still listed as being owned by Alice Phelps, who is the late mother - in - law of State Senator George Latimer.

Director: Scott Cooper Written by: Jez Butterworth and Mark Mallouk (screenplay), Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill (book) Starring: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Joel Edgerton, Dakota Johnson, Kevin Bacon Synopsis: (from IMdB) The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

Most U.S. states elect one of their two legislative chambers on an overlapping basis, just as the U.S. Senate does, often a four year term with half of state senators elected every two years.

The legislative changes were written by Assembly member Richard Brodsky and have the support of State Senator Eric Schneiderman, whose district covers the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, Inwood and Harlem.

With mounting student loan debt and an overall lack of STEM graduates in the U.S., a pair of state Senators from New Hampshire attempted to introduce a solution addressing these concerns.

StreetsPAC today announced a second round of candidate endorsements in fall races for the New York State Senate and Assembly, backing the reelection bids of State Senator Tony Avella and Assembly Members Nily Rozic and Felix Ortiz, and the campaigns of Brooklyn State Senate challenger Dell Smitherman and Suffolk County Assembly challenger Jason Zove.

And while most of the state senators and many Assembly members have signed on, powerful Democratic leaders have resisted.

Paterson, according to the first source, raised his Monday conversation with Gaspard during the dinner, which also included a couple of state senators.

The possible addition of two more Democrats through special elections on April 24 will still leave the party just shy of the magic 32 needed for a majority because of the continued defection of State Senator Simcha Felder, a Brooklyn Democrat who caucuses with the Republicans.

INWOOD — Uptown parents, education activists and nonprofit organizations are rallying in front of State Senator Marisol Alcantara's district office in Inwood Friday — saying she and her colleagues aren't living up to their earlier promises to fully fund local public schools.

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced its endorsement of State Senator Marisol Alcantara on Thurs., May 10.

TRENTON — Senate President Steve Sweeney issued the following statement on the passing of state Senator Jim Whelan:

An aide to a top ally of State Senator Adriano Espaillat — one of several aspiring successors to retiring Congressman Charles Rangel — is challenging one of his main rivals for the House, Assemblyman Guillermo Linares, for his job in Albany.

In the 46th District, which spans five counties in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, PACs have spent roughly $ 2.7 million on behalf of State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk, a Democrat, and her Republican opponent George Amedore, the filings show.

Such is the case of the investigation of State Senator Shirley Huntley and her dispensing of state grants to nonprofits controlled by relativ...

While Jackson doesn't believe the Louisiana Department of Education knew about the questionable charges, she says that well - connected Hernandez — a former candidate for Orleans Parish School Board superintendent and the brother - in - law of state senator Karen Carter Peterson — felt like he was above the rules because of the favored treatment he received from big players at the education department.

He has nothing to do with the arrests of State Senator Malcolm Smith and State Assemblyman Eric Stevenson.

In his first major address since last week's corruption scandals in Albany involving the arrests of state Senator Malcolm Smith, Assemblyman Eric Stevenson and several other political leaders on both sides of the aisle, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new ethics reform package in New York City Tuesday afternoon.

A protégé of State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., the father of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Mr. Crespo is a social conservative in an increasingly liberal city.

As a resident of State Senator Espada's district, I am grateful that Desiree Pilgrim - Hunter is going to run.

Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has endorsed the re-election of state Senator Stephen Saland, a Republican who backs gay marriage, prompting harsh criticism from Senator Ruben Diaz, the only Democrat in the New York Senate who voted against a bill legalizing such unions in the state.

He was working on behalf of State Senator Bob Wieckowski.

At noon, New York Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention — comprised of both state senators and assembly members — will join with advocates outside of the Senate Chambers to release a package of commonsense gun violence prevention bills, outside the Senate chamber, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

«The prospect of State Senator Eric Schneiderman, an avid proponent of same - gender «marriage,» becoming the highest ranking law - enforcement official in New York state, raises the specter of thousands of Bible - adherents eventually becoming criminalized for their religious beliefs and practices.»

Accusations of underage drinking at the home of State Senator Marc Panepinto have drawn the attention of acting Erie County District Attorney Michael Flaherty.

Testimony of State Senator Liz Krueger At Public Advocate Letitia James» Hearing On Climate Action November 29, 2017

Schneiderman, elected in 2010 out of the state senator, had increasingly been handed a national profile in part of his push against the policies of President Donald Trump's administration as well as his public advocacy for women's issues.

BY PAUL SCHINDLER Christine Quinn, just named to Out magazine's annual Out100, began her career as a tenant activist, then got on board on the ground floor of State Senator Tom Duane's political career, becoming his chief of staff while he served on the City Council.