Sentences with phrase «on city council races»

Rather, the group, like the hotel union, focused on City Council races, with all six candidates it backed emerging victorious on primary night.

Not exact matches

With those stats from the city of Oakland's Department of Race and Equity in hand, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to overhaul the nation's first equity program to set aside 50 percent of medical marijuana and cannabis business permits during the first phase of permitting for people affected by the War on Drcity of Oakland's Department of Race and Equity in hand, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to overhaul the nation's first equity program to set aside 50 percent of medical marijuana and cannabis business permits during the first phase of permitting for people affected by the War on DrCity Council voted unanimously Tuesday to overhaul the nation's first equity program to set aside 50 percent of medical marijuana and cannabis business permits during the first phase of permitting for people affected by the War on Drugs.

The 25th Annual International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, sponsored by the New York State Restaurant Association, will offer over 550 leading vendors throughout an expansive exhibition floor; 40 + educational sessions; the 29th Annual U.S. Pastry Competition themed «The Great Race»; the Rapid Fire Challenge: Meatball Madness Edition; the Hip Sip: Battle of the Modern Bartender competition; the Beacon Award and Torch Award presentations; the Foodservice Council for Women panel; Farm to City Expo: Local Seafood Wave of the Future; live culinary demonstrations on Center Stage; hundreds of new products; and much more.

But Democrats late last year reached a unity pact for the Senate races, which include filling a district formerly represented by Ruben Diaz, now on the city Council, that is meant to bring together the Independent Democratic Conference and the mainline conference.

Small campaigns in lower - visibility races (like those for school board or city council) should seriously consider dropping some last - minute cash on geotargeted Facebook ads, BTW.

For a candidate for the New York City Council — which, you may not know, has 51 members — trying to get on the ballot for a race that most New Yorkers pay little attention to can be burdensome.

It doesn't seem to have come up on the record in the heated race between incumbent Queens Republican Frank Padavan, who voted against the MTA rescue, and former City Council member Tony Avella.

Although DeFrancisco is hurt by widespread GOP support of Marc Malorino — his chief rival in the May nominating convention — voters should consider DeFrancisco's vow to cut taxes, his previous positions on the Syracuse City School District Board of Education and city council and his 40 - year undefeated record in political raCity School District Board of Education and city council and his 40 - year undefeated record in political racity council and his 40 - year undefeated record in political races.

Assemblyman Francisco Moya on Thursday picked up another endorsement in his race for city Council, receiving the nod from the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.

Well, maybe — but plenty of people not named Barack Obama and not boosted by a vibrant and extensive network of active supporters also won on November 4th, and it strains credulity to think that every race for city council, school board or even Congress will swing on which candidate most effectively mobilizes an internet - driven grassroots army.

The state's highest court in a ruling on Tuesday found that a special prosecutor can continue an investigation into whether the labor - backed Working Families Party broke election laws during a 2009 Staten Island city council race.

The departures come at the end of a heated election season, during which the firm, which is headed by Scott Levenson, worked for a host of campaigns, including the «Anybody But Quinn» effort on behalf of New Yorkers for Clean Livable And Safe Streets and other donors, which has been credited with helping to bring down former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn in the mayor's race.

Jung is locked in a five - way (perhaps six - way, depending on a pending court battle) race for the District 20 City Council seat.

When Mr. de Blasio took office as mayor in 2014 and Mr. Heastie was the Bronx Democratic county chairman, they found themselves on opposite sides of the race for City Council speaker.

Community activist Carlina Rivera has raised both the most money overall and the most money from the real estate sector in the race for District 2 on the City Council, which covers the East Village and Alphabet City in Manhattan.

There aren't many high - profile races on the ballot, but we will soon have two new members of the City Council, two new District Attorneys (Staten Island and the Bronx), and a few new state legislators.

«It's going to be an interesting race — no, I do not, I want to stay my full term, so I can finish doing the great work on behalf of the City Council,» Mark - Viverito said.

The race to become the next City Council speaker entered its final stages on Wednesday with leaders from the two most powerful Democratic county organizations, in the Bronx and in Queens, solidifying support behind a Manhattan councilman, Corey Johnson, according to four people with direct knowledge of the discussions, who spoke anonymously because they did not have permission to disclose the choice.

David Mandel registered as a candidate for the 44th Council race on May 24, and has not filed any campaign disclosures as of June 7, city records show.

The real estate industry is expected to rack up a number of wins today after spending $ 7 million on NYC City Council races through its controversial super PAC, but it had to compromise considerably to get there.

A report released by the good - government group on Tuesday found 47 different independent expenditure or «IE» committees were created in 2013, spending nearly $ 15.4 million to influence city - wide races as well as council contests.

City Council, District 2: The race for the seat currently held by Margarita López on the Lower East Side, the East Village, Gramercy Park, Kips Bay and parts of Murray Hill hotly contested, with as many as 11 candidates.

He was a Human Rights Campaign board member from 1987 until 2001, and on the political stump he raised funds for Tom Duane's first City Council campaign and advised Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer during his 2001 mayoral race.

The mayor's race in Watertown pits long - time incumbent Jeff Graham against a challenger with similar longevity on the City Council, Jeff Smith.

MAYVILLE - In a reversal of what was reported on Election Night, the Chautauqua County Board of Elections has declared the Jamestown City Council At Large race, along with three other races, too close to call.

The 2000 - word story also touches on what could be two fascinating City Council races this fall involving incumbents Maria Baez (14th District) and Joel Rivera (District 15).

In New York City, the Hotel Trades Council spent nearly $ 100,000 in the city's 2017 election cycle, and its consultants worked on Corey Johnson's successful race for Council speaker last yCity, the Hotel Trades Council spent nearly $ 100,000 in the city's 2017 election cycle, and its consultants worked on Corey Johnson's successful race for Council speaker last ycity's 2017 election cycle, and its consultants worked on Corey Johnson's successful race for Council speaker last year.

Kelly went on to refute a recent report that he and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn had cut a back - room deal that would keep him in the spot if she wins the race to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Six Council Candidates Race Towards February 23 Special Election On Wednesday, the city's Campaign Finance Board reported that the first disbursement of $ 34,741 in matching funds was distributed to Council District 17 candidate Rev. J. Loren Russell.

«Early on, this race looked like it was going to be one of the closest in the state, a former Democratic City Council member taking on an embattled incumbent Republican under federal indictment in a district that is, at least by enrollment, dominated by Democrats,» Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said in a statement.

In the City Council races, incumbents won almost across the board, but all eyes are on District 30 in Queens.

Click on the «Endorsements» tab below to read more about the two major parties» 2017 city council and city board endorsements, their endorsement processes, and the historical link between the DFL endorsement and electoral outcomes in Minneapolis city races.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — The race for the District 10 City Council is on, with two candidates throwing their hats in the ring to beat out incumbent Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, who is running for a third and final term.

During the race for the Democratic nomination in the 11th Council District, Koppell repeatedly used Cassino's support for Bloomberg as a counter-weight to his attacks on Koppell's efforts to overturn the two - term limit (imposed after two citywide referendums) for the city's elected officials.

On Friday, Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted for the final time in the race for the city council's Ward 3... [Read more...]

District 2 City Council member Rosie Mendez plans on making an endorsement in the First District City Council race soon.

One of the 10 «open» City Council seat races is taking place on the East Side of Manhattan, in District 2, currently represented by Rosie Mendez, who is term - limited out of office.

The Post has learned that a lengthy investigation into a 2009 City Council race on the island has resulted in criminal charges against two individuals and two political operations — including an arm of the left - leaning WFP.

Several other Democratic candidates showed up for the festivities, including Mike Derrick, who lost his race to unseat Rep. Elise Stefanik (R - Willsboro), newly - minted judge Keith Bruno, City Councillor Rachelle Armstrong and Damian Battinelli, who lost his bid for a spot on the council.

As with the other groups, for the primaries the PBA avoided spending on the mayor's race and focused on the City Council.

However, Pahaham, who lives on 214th Street, switched races after the City Council adopted new district lines, on the grounds that the move was tantamount to gerrymandering.

Jaron Benjamin, the executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Housing, a New York City tenants» rights organization, said it's harder to make a dent in the mayoral race because there's so much more money being spent: «In a City Council race you... blow the other candidate out of the water.»

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn on Wednesday proposed adding 1,600 police officers over the next three years and voiced opposition to legislation that would prohibit the Police Department from profiling based on race, religion, immigration status and gender identity.

NY1's Ruschell Boone has more on the race for the 30th City Council district seat in Queens.

At about ten minutes before 2 AM on Friday morning, Democratic city council candidate Alex Gomez posted another incendiary tweet and Instagram post; this time directed at Morris Park Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj — the presumed frontrunner in the upcoming Councicouncil candidate Alex Gomez posted another incendiary tweet and Instagram post; this time directed at Morris Park Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj — the presumed frontrunner in the upcoming CouncilCouncil race.

Candidate for City Council Adds Another Endorsement to Build on Campaign's Momentum, Stonewall Democrats Side with Randy Abreu Bronx, N.Y. — Today Randy Abreu received the endorsement from one of the City's leading LGBT Organizations, the Stonewall Democrats in the race -LSB-...]

He says a better use of the party's resources would be to focus on city races for Common Council and School Board, with an eye towards developing city candidates.

Councilman Jumaane D. Williams represents the 45th Council District in Brooklyn (Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Canarsie) announced he is throwing his hat into the race for New York State Lieutenant Governors, Friday, February 16th, on the steps of City Hall in Manhattan.

City Council Speaker and mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn came out against a bill Wednesday that would prohibit the Police Department from profiling on the basis of race, religion and gender — but for the very first time in her tenure, said she would nonetheless allow the controversial plan to go to vote.

The race will determine who represents District 17 on the City Council, which covers a large portion of the South Bronx, including neighborhoods like Longwood, Hunts Point and Melrose.