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The Green Party is fielding candidates in a handful of other City Council races, as well as a full slate in the three citywide races for Mayor, Comptroller, and Public Advocate.

Not exact matches

The District 3 City Council race, for the seat held the past 14 years by Speaker Christine Quinn, pits two passionate and energetic L.G.B.T. contenders against each other for what has often been dubbed «the gay seat.»

So while the party has rolled the dice at times — like backing Letitia James in her 2003 race for City Council — it has played it very, very safe at others.

Especially since there are few other open City Council races, outside interest groups will be paying close attention and may pour money into the race, knowing that a little can go a long way.

With the 2013 City Council races already heating up, many are wondering who will get the coveted County Endorsement and it just so happens that none other than political boss Rep. Joe Crowley will be the surprise guest at the fundraiser.

The July filing with the state Campaign Finance Board revealed that state Assemblywoman Barbara Clark (D - Queens Village) and state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D - Jamaica) will be facing competition during this fall's primary from upstart Democrats Clyde Vanel and Lynn Nunes, respectively, who challenged other longtime incumbents in last year's City Council races.

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.

There is speculation other candidates in the race could be U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D - Forest Hills), Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D - Manhattan).

Today, Tues., Sept. 9th is Primary Day in New York State, where races include New York State Assembly, New York State Senate, and City Council Bronx District 17, among others.

In other races, DID last night decided to support John Liu for mayor, Daniel Squadron for Public Advocate, Julie Menin for Manhattan Borough President and Rosie Mendez for City Council in District 2.

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.

Turnout is even worse for other city races, including the Common Council and Board of Education, as I documented in this story in 2013.

The city's top cop would lose the mayor's race to City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, as well as the two other Democratic candidates for mayor, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll out Thurscity's top cop would lose the mayor's race to City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, as well as the two other Democratic candidates for mayor, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll out ThursCity Council Speaker Christine Quinn, as well as the two other Democratic candidates for mayor, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll out Thursday.

City Council candidate Heidi Harrison Chain's announcement last week that she will decline public matching funds has prompted others in the race for Councilwoman Melinda Katz's (D - Forest Hills) seat to criticize the move, saying she is ditching a program meant to level the financial playing field and could now far outspend her opponents.

Other Democratic contenders in the mayoral race include former City Councilman Sal Albanese, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Comptroller Bill Thompson.

And he said they do not want to run a candidate who will lose because it will only draw Democrats to the polls and hurt Republicans in other races for city council and county Legislature.

This fall, in races around the city, several qualified female candidates ran in hotly - contested Democratic primaries for open seats being left by term - limited City Council members, while others attempted to unseat incumbents seeking reelectcity, several qualified female candidates ran in hotly - contested Democratic primaries for open seats being left by term - limited City Council members, while others attempted to unseat incumbents seeking reelectCity Council members, while others attempted to unseat incumbents seeking reelection.

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.

NEW YORK CITY — If you want to vote in this year's September primary election — featuring several City Council races and the mayor's re-election bid, among others — you're going to have to hurry.

Mr. Parker, who ran unsuccessfully for a City Council seat last year, won in a largely Caribbean district in a race with two other candidates, besides Mr. Dear.

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.»

The committee also designated candidates for other races including the county legislature and city council.

The incumbent mayor trounced little - known former City Council member Sal Albanese and other long - shot hopefuls in a race that was never competitive.

In addition to the mayor's race, the committee endorsed candidates for city court judge, Common Council, the education board and other offices.

«In a City Council race, you can blow the other candidate out of the water,» Jaron Benjamin, the executive director of the tenants» rights organization Metropolitan Council on Housing, told TRD in August.

There was a high - profile mayor's race in Seattle last year, two City Council contests and other issues before voters.