Sentences with phrase «press gaggle»

The phrase "press gaggle" refers to a group of journalists or reporters gathered together for an informal question and answer session with a government official. It is usually less formal than a press conference and allows for more spontaneous and direct interactions with the press. Full definition
Newly - minted LG Bob Duffy gave an impromptu press gaggle after the Cuomo administration's first cabinet meeting and pledged to continue to act as a champion of upstate interests in his new role — much as he did in his old job as mayor of Rochester.
In press gaggle earlier today, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Cuomo's specific plan is yet to be seen by federal officials.
At an impromptu press gaggle at City Hall on Tuesday afternoon, de Blasio stood by his statement several days ago that Silver is «a man of integrity.»
It's unclear where, exactly, Paterson has been and what he's been doing since he did his early - morning radio shows (WGY and WOR) yesterday and then held a brief press gaggle.
An undated press gaggle with Gov. Mario Cuomo, press aide Steve Villano, center, and the late broadcast journalist Gabe Pressman, left.
Thanks to CapTon's Mike Whittemore and YNN's Solomon Syed, who's lending a hand down at the Capitol during the budget crunch, here's footage of the entire post-leaders meeting press gaggles held by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
Each spoke with the press after voting and we have their full press gaggles.
After - court press gaggle breaks out in the courtroom following Bob Schulz argued that Shelly Silver should refund the Vito Lopez payment.
Rangel joined Gillibrand at an impromptu press gaggle outside the Empire State Plaza convention center where the gala is being held and informed reporters he is supporting the incumbent this fall.
Arriving for the start of the parade, Cuomo held a brief press gaggle and then marched with the leaders of the parade organizer, the Columbus Citizens Foundation.
Meanwhile, Gov. Andrew Cuomo held another impromptu press gaggle to trumpet the agreement reached earlier today with CSEA that avoids layoffs, but includes a pay freeze and less generous health - care contributions.
During a press gaggle this morning in San Juan, Andrew Cuomo wouldn't comment about a NY Post report that Assembly members close to him are quietly plotting to overthrow Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
Although Spitzer's first public appearance Monday was billed as a signature drive, that was not at all the focus of the hour - long event: Only two volunteers appeared to be collecting signatures near the candidate's press gaggle, though a campaign spokesperson later called BuzzFeed to say that eight had in fact been at the event.
Here's his full speech: Press Gaggle:
The press gaggle — which Spitzer threatened to escape multiple times to talk instead with voters, but never did — focused in large part on ex-Rep.
Marching separately, they each held a press gaggle, Cuomo just before marching and de Blasio as he concluded.
Teachout privately apologized to Faso immediately after the debate; then in her press gaggle after the debate, she doubled down and continued to say that Faso got paid but didn't show up in the Assembly.
Perhaps that's dawning on him, which might explain his testy refusal to discuss the upcoming meeting during a press gaggle earlier this week.
Cuomo was asked about the impact of his plan on farmers during a press gaggle Tuesday in Niagara Falls.
«If people are going to push, I'm going to push back,» Zemsky told reporters in a press gaggle after his testimony.
«The only thing that changes is that more of you follow me around now,» Stringer said, addressing the press gaggle around him.
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