The 9/11 museum will open to the public next week, creating a visual testament and physical place to remember. The dedication ceremony begins today at 10 a.m., where President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, among many other current and former elected officials, will participate. But questions about the museum's financing remain and officials are seeking federal funds for operating costs of the memorial and museum. And the museum isn't entirely without controversy. Some worry a film shown at the museum's end may give viewers the impression that Islam is to blame for the attacks. And family of the deceased object to the unidentified remains of bodies being laid at the site. The press had a preview of the space yesterday, and most call it powerful and awe-inspiring. Wired Magazine wrote an in depth story detailing the process and philosophy behind designing such an emotional space.
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What the Indian Election Means for New York
Samar Khurshid explores the impact this week's historic Indian election could have on both Indian and Bangladeshi immigration to New York City.
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The Aging Tsunami: Building an Age Equality Platform in New York City
In a Gotham Gazette op-ed, CSCS' Bobbie Sackman argues for more age equality planning by Mayor de Blasio, including expanding his housing plans to better account for seniors.
De Blasio, '84, Eyes NYU 2031
John Surico takes a close look at the contentious NYU expansion plan and where alumnus Bill de Blasio, now mayor, finds himself in the ongoing saga.
Education Tax Credit Back from the Dead
David King reports on new life for a controversial education tax credit bill being debated in Albany.
Other Stories We're Following
Bridge Behind Him, Obama Pushes Infrastructure Projects (NY Times)
Real Cost of Teachers Union Deal Rises to $9 Billion (DNAinfo)
Cuomo Confirms Possible Olympics Bid (Crain's)
Republicans Cast de Blasio as Leading Liberal Foe (NY Times)
Speaker to Battle Mayor for Free School Lunch, More Cops (Daily News)
Council Removes Speaker’s Ability to Distribute Cash (Daily News)
Council Looks to End Garden's $17 Million Tax Break (Crain's)
De Blasio Quietly Adds Hundreds of Millions for Charters (Capital)
>The creditors controlling Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, a massive Manhattan housing complex home to about 25,000 people, said yesterday they plan to foreclose on loans at the complex, a move many expect to be the first step in the sale of the property. The partially rent-regulated complex, built in 1947 for returning veterans and their families, has 11,200 apartments and could fetch more than $4 billion. CWCapital took over the property in 2010 when its owners ran out of money after buying it in a controversial and record-breaking deal in '06. The creditors are moving to wipe out $1.4 billion in mezzanine debt, which is junior to the senior mortgage. Nearly half the units in the complex have been renovated by CWCapital, with rents bumped to market rate or near it. Tenants at the complex are among those planning to bid on the property, and would possibly convert some apartments into condos to pay off bondholders. The de Blasio administration said it had already started “active discussions” with lenders and tenants. Council Member Dan Garodnick, who lives in and represents the complex, will play a key role in the proceedings as well.
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Education Tax Credit Back From The Dead
David King reports that there may be new life for a controversial $300 million tax credit bill whereby New Yorkers would be able to give money to education entities and reap tax benefits.
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De Blasio, '84, Eyes NYU 2031
Mayor Bill de Blasio, an alumnus of NYU, must now deal with the contentious issue of the school's expansion.
Why Campaign Finance Reform Makes Sense for Cuomo, Now
David King takes stock of the governor's shifting approach to campaign finance reform, including his recent shift back toward pleasing progressives.
Transformative FOIL Transparency Bill on Verge of Introduction
Kristen Meriwether with an exclusive look at new legislation that is set to have wide-ranging impact on how people access government information.
Other Stories We're Following
Teachers Angry That Contract Delays Full Raises Until 2020 (Daily News)
Mayor, Liberal Allies Clash Over Budget (AP)
With Legislative Vacancies, State Pays for Empty District Offices (Capital)
Nine Brooklyn Retail Strips See Rents More Than Double (Crain's)
A Traffic Safety Plan With Swedish Logic and City Smarts (NY Times)
A Record State Pension Fund (Times Union)
Dream Act Bill to Be Reintroduced in Legislature (WSJ)
De Blasio Lukewarm on Council's Air Quality Measures (Capital)
State Attorney General to Issue New Airbnb Subpoena (AP)
Temporary Free Transfer From G Train at Broadway to J (Daily News)
Minority-Owned Businesses Flourish (Crain's)
>Mayor Bill de Blasio was forced to alter his executive budget after Comptroller Scott Stringer demanded $725 million in retroactive teacher pay be accounted for in the current 2014 fiscal year, rather than in future years as de Blasio had planned. Stringer’s office said de Blasio’s plan to pay for the back pay down the road contradicts established accounting principles. De Blasio was forced to shift the $725 million, which then affects next fiscal year and outlines for others the administration had forecast based on the teachers union deal. The administration says this change is not a problem. Meanwhile, Moody’s Investor Service declared de Blasio’s budget to be “credit negative” because it will increase the city’s deficit by $5 billion over three years to fund union wage increases.
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De Blasio, '84, Eyes NYU 2031
Mayor Bill de Blasio, an alumnus of NYU, must now deal with the contentious issue of the school's expansion.
Why Campaign Finance Reform Makes Sense for Cuomo, Now
David King takes stock of the governor's shifting approach to campaign finance reform, including his recent shift back toward pleasing progressives.
ICYMI from Gotham Gazette
Transformative FOIL Transparency Bill on Verge of Introduction
Kristen Meriwether with an exclusive look at new legislation that is set to have wide-ranging impact on how people access government information and government transparency in general.
The Week Ahead in New York Politics
Get ready for the week with our latest installment of The Week Ahead. Our preview includes the president's visit to New York, the City Council dealing with its latest corruption scandal, and much, much more.
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Brooklyn Development Plan Stirs Debate Over Affordable Housing (NY Times)
De Blasio Looks Towards Sweden For Road Safety (NY Times)
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Sheldon Silver Over Secret Settlement(Daily News)
State GOP Chairman Accused of Voter Fraud (Daily News)
New Penalties Eyed For Sex Trafficking (WSJ)
MTA Cops Will Carry Heroin Overdose Cures (NY Post)
Councilman Calls For Smoking Ban in New Affordable Housing (Capital)
De Blasio Gives Taxi Fund-Raiser Job Regulating Taxis (Capital)
CEOs Testify They Don’t Know What Former Majority Leader Did (Times Union)
Council Members Call for Leniency for Occupy Wall Street Protester (WSJ)
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has turned his attention to repairing his relationship with liberals as the legislative session nears its end. Cuomo stands to see his lead over Republican gubernatorial challenger Rob Astorino significantly impacted if The Working Families Party (WFP) backs their own candidate to the left of Cuomo. The governor does not seem to be in jeopardy of losing his reelection bid, but he surely wants to secure an impressive victory. To that end Cuomo is focused on delivering a deal on campaign finance reform before the mid-June end of the session. Reform-minded Democrats and advocates want to see an expanded public campaign financing system from the pilot program included in the state budget agreement that only includes this year's comptroller race. Backroom negotiations over the issue are expected to heat up starting today, Monday, and play out over the next few weeks before the WFP's May 31 convention.
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Transformative FOIL Transparency Bill on Verge of Introduction
Kristen Meriwether has an exclusive look at new legislation that is set to have wide-ranging impact on how people access government information and government transparency in general.
The Week Ahead in New York Politics
Get ready for the week with our latest installment of The Week Ahead. Our preview includes the president's visit to New York, the City Council dealing with its latest corruption scandal, and much, much more.
ICYMI from Gotham Gazette
Cornegy on Police-Community Relations [video]
In a video interview, Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr. discusses his perspective on the NYPD's new commissioner and police-community relations.
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Documents Reveal Moreland Targeted Questionable Campaign Spending(City & State )
Malcolm Smith Says He Bribed Colleagues With Campaign Cash (NY Post)
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DiNapoli Creating Investigations Wing (Daily News)
Cuomo's No-Name Strategy (WSJ)
Obama to Visit Tappan Zee Bridge (YNN)
Cuomo's Girlfriend Fails to Secure Upgrade Permits (Lower Hudson Journal)
Pataki Aid Announces Bid For Attorney (Lower Hudson Journal)
Another Queens Official Hit With Corruption Charge (Crain's)
Salary Boost For Pre-K Teachers Stiffs Colleagues Who Teach Younger Kids (DNAinfo)
New York City Council Member Ruben Wills, who represents parts of Southeast Queens, was indicted Wednesday for a dozen crimes, including fraud and grand larceny charges. He is accused of going on a shopping spree with state money meant to be used for starting an anti-obesity non-profit. He's also being charged with the creation of a shell company and using it to claim campaign finance expenditures. In total, he's accused of stealing about $30,500 in government funds. Wills hasn't entered a plea, but he denied the charges. He also didn't resign, but gave up chairmanship of a subcommittee on drug abuse and was barred from distributing Council funds to his district. The council member was arrested by a “joint task force” between the offices of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. He faces a maximum of seven years in prison on the most serious charge, grand larceny. Opponents of public financing used the arrest to bolster their stance, since some of the money in question included public matching funds.
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Equality Bills Await Senate Action
Three State Senate 'equality' bills have strong support in the Assembly and await action in the Senate as the session nears an end.
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Veterans Benefits Counselors at Risk in Budget
Mayor de Blasio releases his executive budget on Thursday. Crucial resources for the city's veterans are at stake.
A correction:
New York's Uncovered Crisis
In our Wednesday Eye-Opener we mischaracterized the theme of an op-ed by JobsFirstNYC's Louis Miceli. Miceli argues that instead of helping young adults to qualify for decent jobs, the State of New York compels them to compete for a worthless certificate. Read Miceli’s piece: New York's Uncovered Crisis
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Stretching across northern Manhattan and into the Bronx, New York's 13th U.S. Congressional District is one of the poorest in the nation. In the district, one quarter of households remain in poverty, according to the Urban Justice Center. Socioeconomic and ethnic demographics are likely to again play key roles in the outcome.
The Democratic primary election featured a rematch of the top two finishers from the 2012 contest, and a repeat in which long-time incumbent Congressman Charles Rangel narrowly defeated New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat. Joining the primary race this year were Michael Walrond, Senior Pastor at First Corinthian Baptist Church, and Yolanda Garcia, Bronx community activist. Archived profiles of the primary contenders can be found below.
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Currently: United States Representative for New York's 13th Congressional District (1970-present)
Previous Work: Attorney; United States Army 1948-1952; New York State Assemblyman, 1967-70.
Education: B.S., NYU School of Commerce, 1957; L.L.B., St. John's University School of Law, 1960.
Organizations: CSA, 1199/SEIU, all three AFSCME - affiliated unions DC 37, DC 1707 and CSEA, Teamsters Local 237, Uniformed Fire Officers Association, New York State Association of Letter Carriers, Plumbers Union, Local 1 and many clubs throughout Manhattan and the Bronx, including the William Jefferson Clinton Democrats, Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, Three Parks Independent Democrats, Broadway Democrats, Tioga Carver Democrats, Frederick E. Samuel Democratic Club and West Harlem Progressive Democrats, The Amsterdam News, Council of School Supervisors and Administrators, Amsterdam News, The Daily News.
Individuals: Governor Andrew Cuomo, President Clinton, Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, Congresswoman Pelosi, Congressman Jerry Nadler, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Greg Meeks, Congressman Joe Crowley, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Congressman Luis Gutiérrez, Assemblymember Keith Wright, Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell, former Assemblymember (and 2010 opponent) Adam Clayton Powell IV, Councilmember Inez Dickens, former Councilmember Robert Jackson, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Donald Payne Jr., Congressman Al Green, Congressman Steve Israel, State Senator Bill Perkins, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, former Manhattan Borough President Virginia Fields, 2012 opponent Clyde Williams.
Charlie Rangel currently serves as United States Representative for New York's 13th Congressional District, since 1970.
US Congress Committee Assignments: House Committee on Ways and Means; Subcommittee on Trade (Ranking Member); Joint Committee on Taxation.
US Congress Caucuses: Congressional Black Caucus (Founding Member); Out-of-Iraq Caucus (Founding Member); Army Caucus; African Trade and Investment Caucus (Co-Chair); Progressive Caucus; Bipartisan Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus; Africa Partnership for Economic Growth Caucus; 21st Century Health Care Caucus; Afterschool Caucus; Bicameral Caucus on Parkinson's Disease; Bipartisan Taskforce on Alzheimer's Disease; Arts Caucus; Boating Caucus; Caribbean Caucus; Caucus for Women's Issues; Caucus on Armenian Issues; Caucus on Community Health Centers; Caucus on Hellenic issues; Caucus on India and Indian Americans; Coalition on Adoption; Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus; Fire Services Caucus; Human Rights Caucus; Kidney Caucus; Labor and Working Families Caucus; Real Estate Caucus; Refugee Caucus; Cancer Action Caucus; Navy/Marine Corps Caucus; Rural Housing Caucus.
Censure and Appeal: In 2010, following a House ethics trial, Rangel was censured by the U.S. Congress for the ethics violation of not disclosing rental income. He is currently appealing to overturn the censure, on the grounds that it violated his due process rights.
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Currently: New York State Senator for the 31st Senate District (2010-present)
Previous Work: New York State Assembly (D, WF – 72nd District) 1997-2010; Project Right Start (Director) 1994-1996; Washington Heights Victims Services Community Office (Director) 1992-1994; Community Planning Board 12 (Executive board member); 34th Precinct Community Council (President); Minority Program Development Chair (State Senate); New York County Democratic Committee (District Leader 72A)
Education: B.S. Political Science, Queens College, 1978; Graduate Degree in Public Administration, NYU
Organizations: Working Families Party (WFP), Communications Workers of America District 1 (CWA), Hotel and Motel Trades Council (HTC), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), District Council 9 IUPAT (DC 9), Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) and the Laundry & Distribution workers affiliate of Workers United SEIU (Workers United), the Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan, Democratic Club of El Barrio & East Harlem, Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City, Gay & Lesbian Independent Democrats, El Diario La Prensa, New York Times.
Individuals: New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson, former New York City Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Bronx County Democratic Party Chair and Assemblymember Carl E. Heastie (AD -83); Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Senators Brad Hoylman (SD-27) Jeffrey D. Klein (SD-34) and Gustavo Rivera (SD-33), Assemblymembers Karim Camara (AD-43), Robert Rodriguez (AD-68), Gabriela Rosa (AD-72), José Rivera (AD-73), Mark Gjonaj (AD-80) Jeffrey Dinowitz (AD-81), and Victor Pichardo (AD-86); Councilmembers Mark Levine (CD-7), Ydanis Rodriguez (CD-10), Andrew Cohen (CD-11), Ritchie Torres (CD-15), Julissa Ferreras (CD-21).
Adriano Espaillat currently serves as New York State Senator for the 31st Senate District, since 2010-present
NYS Senate Committee and Subcommittee assignments: Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development (Ranking Member); Committee on Environmental Conservation; Committee on Codes; Committee on Finance; Committee on Higher Education; Committee on Development; Committee on Insurance; Judiciary Committee;
NYS Senate Caucuses: Puerto Rican/Latino Caucus (Chair); The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.
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Currently: Senior Pastor, First Corinthian Baptist Church (2004-present); National Director of Minister's Division, National Action Network.
Previous Work: University Minister, Duke University; African American Campus Ministry (Director), Duke University; HEALED HIV/AIDS Ministry; Senior Pastor, Zion Temple United Church of Christ; Chicago Theological Seminary (Trustee/Adjunct Faculty).
Education: B.A. Philosophy and Religion, Morehouse College; Master of Divinity, Duke University.
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Candidates' statements and photos are taken from their respective websites and press releases, unless otherwise noted.
Notes:
1. Congressional District 13 Candidate Debate #1
2. Congressional District 13 Candidate Debate #2
3. Congressional District 13 Candidate Debate #3, June 9, 2014, ABC.
4. Congressional District 13 Candidate Debate #4, June 11, NY1.
5. Congressional District 13 Candidate Debate #5, June 16, BronxNet.
6. Representative Charles Rangel, New York's 13th District, Issues: Foreign Policy, Healthcare, Veterans.
7. The Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC, June 20, 2014.
For more coverage of the election in this district, check out the NY-13 Voter Guide from the NYC League of Women Voters.
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Currently: United States Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District (2010-present)
Previous Work: United States Marine; FBI Special Agent; Principal, Bio-fuel Company; Founder, Small Health Food Restaurant.
Education: Graduated, Federal Police Officer Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; J.D., New York School of Law, 2002; B.B.A., Accountancy, Baruch College, CUNY 1994.
Michael Grimm currently serves as United States Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District, since 2010.
Committee and Subcommittee assignments: Committee on Capital Markets – Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises; Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Caucuses: Friends of Switzerland Caucus (co-chair); House Republican Israel Caucus (co-chair); House Oceans caucus (co-chair); International Conservation Caucus; Sportsmen's Caucus.
Indictment: In April 2014, Grimm was indicted on 20 counts of fraud charges in connection with a health food establishment which he co-owned prior to serving in Congress. Some Republicans have noted that the indictment is a political move to oust the only member of Congress from NYC who is Republican, and that the timing of his indictment prevented the Republican party from putting a new candidate on the ballot.
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Last Office Held: NYC Council Member from the 47th District (2002-2013)
Previous Work: Attorney; President, Community School Board 21.
Education: JD from Atlanta Law School; BA in Criminal Justice from Kent State University
Organizations: New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council; AFL-CIO; Working Families Party; United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500; Staten Island Democratic Party; Planned Parenthood of NYC; Communications Workers of America, Local 1
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Domenic Recchia served as NYC Council Member from the 47th District from 2002-2013.
NYC Council Committee Assignments (2009-2013): Research ongoing
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Currently: NYS Attorney General (2011-present)
Previous Work: NYS Senate (D-31) (2003-2010); Chair, Democratic Senate Campaign Committee; Partner, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart
Education: BA, Amherst College; JD, Harvard University
Organizations: Village Independent Democrats; Bay Ridge Democrats; Tilden Democratic Club; Community Free Democrats; Three Parks Independent Democrats; United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500; New York State United Teachers; Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater NY; Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union; Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC; Empire State Pride Agenda
Individuals: Mayor Paul Dyster, Niagara Falls; Mayor Byron Brown, Buffalo; Executive Mark Poloncarz, Erie County; Executive Daniel P. McCoy, Albany County; Executive Mike Hein, Ulster County; Executive Ed Day, Rockland County
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Currently: Co-Founder and CEO, Pataki Cahill Group; Counsel, Chadbourne & Parke LLC
Previous Work: Chief of Staff, Former Governor George Pataki (2002-2006); Commissioner, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (1997-2001); General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation; Partner, Plunkett & Jaffe
Education: BA, Fordham University; JD, Pace University; MA, Pace University
Organizations: Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of the New York State Troopers
Individuals: Joe Lhota; Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli; Staten Island Borough President James Oddo
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The New York State Comptroller manages the state's $160.7 billion pension fund, audits the spending practices of all state agencies and local governments, oversees the New York State and Local Retirement System, critically reviews the New York State and City budgets, and approves billions in state contracts and spending.
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Currently: NYS Comptroller (2007-present)
Previous Work: NYS Assembly (D-16) (1987-2007); Representative, Mineola Board of Education (1972-1982)
Education: BA, Hofstra University; MA, The New School University
Organizations: Village Independent Democrats; Bay Ridge Democrats; Tilden Democratic Club; Community Free Democrats; Three Parks Independent Democrats; Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC; Civil Service Employees Association; Empire State Pride Agenda
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Robert Antonacci (D) |
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Currently: Onondaga County Comptroller (2008-Present)
Previous Work: Adjunct Professor, Le Moyne College; Lawyer in private practice; Ernst & Young
Education: BA, Le Moyne College; JD, Syracuse University; Holds a CPA License
Organizations: NYS Republican Party
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Lieutenant Governor Running Mate: Kathy Hochul
Currently: NYS Governor (2011-present)
Previous Work: NYS Attorney General (2007 - 2011); Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1997 - 2001); Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD (1993 - 1997); Chairman, New York City Commission on the Homeless (1991 - 1993); Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan (1984 - 1985); Partner at the law firm of Blutrich, Falcone & Miller; Counsel at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
Education: JD, Albany Law School; BA, Fordam University
For Andrew Cuomo's book of policy proposals for the next 4 years, Moving the New NY Forward, click here.
For Gotham Gazette's series exploring his work in elected office, see The Cuomo Record.
Organizations: Working Families Party; Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC; Amsterdam News; Empire State Pride Agenda; 1199 SEIU; Hotel and Motel Trades Council; The Daily News
Individuals: Former President Bill Clinton; Former Secretary of State and Senator Hillary Clinton; NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio; Congressman Brian Higgins; Congresswoman Louise Slaughter; Congressman Dan Maffei; Congressman William Owens; Congressman Paul Tonko; Congresswoman Nita Lowey; Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney; Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz; Albany County Executive Dan McCoy; Ulster County Executive Mike Hein; Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown; Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster; Dunkirk Mayor AJ Dolce; Lackawanna Mayor Geoff Szymanski; Tonawanda Mayor Rick Davis; Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi; Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren; Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick; Canandaigua Mayor Ellen Polimeni; Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner; Auburn Mayor Michael Quill; Oswego Mayor Thomas Gillen; Cortland Mayor Brian Tobin; Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri; Cooperstown Mayor Jeffery Katz; Hornell Mayor Shawn D. Hogan; Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan; Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy; Saratoga Springs Mayor Joann Yepsen; Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane; Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia; White Plains Mayor Tom Roach; Kingston Mayor Shayne Gallo; Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano; Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano; Port Jervis Mayor Kelly B. Decker; Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy; Buffalo City Council President Darius Pridgen; Olean City Council President Ann McLaughlin; Rochester City Council President Loretta Scott; Syracuse Common Council President Van Robinson; Clinton County Board of Legislators Chairman Sam Dyer; St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators Chairman Jonathan Putney; Schenectady County Legislature Chair Tony Jasenski; Ulster County Legislature Chair John Parete; Ulster County Legislature Majority Leader Don Gregorious; Orange County Legislature Minority Leader Jeffrey Berkman; West Seneca Town Supervisor Sheila Meegan; Irondequoit Town Supervisor Adam Bello; Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle; DeWitt Town Supervisor Edward M. Michalenko, Ph. D; Vestal Town Supervisor John Schaffer; Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Jay Town Supervisor Randy Douglas; Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Bernie Bassett; Potsdam Town Supervisor Marie Regan; Clarkstown Town Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack; Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips; Stony Point Town Supervisor Geoff Finn; Rosendale Town Supervisor Jeanne Walsh; Saugerties Town Supervisor Greg Helsmoortel; Village of Fredonia Mayor Steve Keefe; Village of Waterloo Mayor Ted Young; Village of Penn Yan Mayor Leigh Mackerchar; Village of Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau; Village of Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander; Former lieutenant governor candidate Tim Wu
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Lieutenant Governor Running Mate: Christopher Moss
Currently: Westchester County Executive (2010 - Present)
Previous Work: Station Manager at Sirius-XM Satellite Radio; Candidate for Westchester County Executive (2005); Member of Westchester Board of Legislators (2003 - 2005); Councilman on the Mount Pleasant Town Board, six years as deputy supervisor (1991 - 2003)
Education: BA, Fordham University
For Gotham Gazette's exploration of his work in elected office, see The Astorino Record.
Organizations: Republican Party of New York State; Conservative Party of New York
Individuals: Former Massachusetts Governor Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney; Former Rep. Rick Lazio; Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (D-9); Former Governor George Pataki; Councilman Eric Ulrich (D-32); Carl Paladino; Texas Governor Rick Perry; Salsa Dancer, Willie Colon
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Currently: Chemung County Sheriff (2005 - Present); President, New York State Sheriff's Association Previous Work: Education: Masters, Public Administration at Marist College; |
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Lieutenant Governor Running Mate: Brian Jones
Currently: Political activist; Secretary of the Board, Eat to Live Food Cooperative
Previous Work: Co-founder of the US Green Party; Co-founder of the Clamshell Alliance; Candidate for Governor (2010); Candidate for Congress (NY-25) (2008); Candidate for US Senate (2006); UPS employee
Education: Dartmouth College
Organizations: Green Party of New York State; New Progressive Alliance; New York Badass Teacher's Association; United Opt Out; International Socialist Organization; Socialist Alternative; Solidarity
Individuals: CUNY Graduate Center Professor Stanely Aronowitz; Co-Director, Campaign for Peace and Democracy Joanne Landy; Political Activist Ralph Nader
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Brian Jones |
Currently: Public School Teacher; Doctoral Student in Urban Education, CUNY Graduate Center Previous Work: Founding member, Movement of Rank and File Educators Education: MA, City College of New York |
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Michael McDermott (L) |
Campaign Website |
Lieutenant Governor Running Mate: Christopher Edes
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Previous Work: Candidate for Congress (NY-3) (2012); Real estate broker and developer (2001-2008); President of the Hauppauge School Board (1987-1989)
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Lieutenant Governor Running Mate
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Christopher Edes |
Currently: Web developer and information technology consultant; Board of Directors, Genesee Valley Civil Liberties Union; Chair of the Monroe County Shooters Committee on Political Education |
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«NY State Senate District 31 | NY State Senate District 11» |
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Jeff Klein (D) | G. Oliver Koppell (D, WF) | Carl Lundgren (G) |
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Jeff Klein (D) |
Currently: NYS Senator for the 34th District (2005-Present); Co-Leader & President, Pro Tempore of the NYS Senate
Previous Work: NYS Assembly Member for the 80th District (1995-2004)
Education: BA, Queens College-CUNY; MPA, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs; JD, CUNY- Law School
Organizations: Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Workers (RDWSU); Joint Council 16; District Council 9; Hotel & Motel Trades Council (HTC); Transport Worker's Union (TWU) Local 100; Uniformed Fire Officer's Association Local 94; Plumber's Local Union No. 1; Steamfitter's Local Union 638; Liberty Democratic Association; Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club; Mason Tenders' District Council of Greater New York and Long Island; The Detectives' Endowment Association; Sergeants Benevolent Association; 1199SEIU; Superior Officers Association; Empire State Pride Agenda; Citizens Union; Bronx Chronicle; NY Daily News; New York League of Conservation Voters; NYS Nurses Association
Individuals: NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo; NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Assembly Member Marcos Crespo (D-85); Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz (D-81); Assembly Member Mark Gjonaj (D-80); Assembly Member Luis Sepulveda (D-87); Council Member Andrew Cohen, (D-11); Council Member James Vacca (D-13), Assembly Member Amy Paulin (D-88); Assembly Member Michael Benedetto (D-82); Council Member Annabel Palma (D-18); Council Member Ritchie Torres (D-15); Council Member Vanessa Gibson (D-77); Former Council Member June Eisland; Village of Pelham Trustee Joe Marty; Lewis Goldstein, Executive Committee of NYS Democratic Committee; Former Bronx Borough President Fer94pxdo Ferrer; Bronx Democratic County Committee Chairman, Assemblyman Carl Heastie; Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz
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G. Oliver Koppell (D, WF) |
Campaign Website |
Currently: Attorney, G. Oliver Koppell & Associates
Previous Work: NYC Council Member for the 11th District (2002-2013); NY Attorney General (1994); NY State Assembly Member (1970-1994)
Education: BA, Harvard University; JD, Harvard Law School
*Source for G. Oliver Koppell's issue stances, unless marked otherwise: Gotham Gazette Questionnaire
Organizations: Working Families Party; Northwest Bronx for Change; Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC; Amsterdam News; Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club; Te94pxts PAC; Janel Towers Te94pxts Association; Public Employees Federation; New York Times; Sierra Club; The New York Times; Yonkers Tribune; 504 Democratic Club; Janel Towers Te94pxts Association; Americans for Democratic Action (ADA); Blue America; The New York Carib News; KidsPAC
Individuals: Gustavo Rivera, NYS Senate (D-33); Liz Kreuger, NYS Senate (D-28); Betsy Gotbaum, Former NYC Public Advocate; Michael McKee, Treasurer of Te94pxts PAC; Bill Samuels, Former Fi94pxce Chairman, NYS Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
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Carl Lundgren (G) |
Currently: Chair, Bronx County Green Party
Previous Work: Candidate, Bronx Borough President (2013); Candidate, NY State Senate District 34 (2012); Candidate, NY State Assembly District 82 (2010)
Education: Coursework, NY Institute of Technology
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