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NY State Assembly District 76 Primary Archive


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Gus Christensen (D)

Ed Hartzog (D)

David Menegon (D)

Rebecca Seawright (D)

 David Garland (R)


Candidates' statements and photos taken from their respective websites and press releases, unless otherwise noted. 


NY State Assembly District 59 Primary Archive


 

«NY State Assembly District 55 NY State Assembly District 60»

 

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Roxanne Persaud (D)

Jeffrey J. Ferretti (R, C)

 


 

Candidates' statements taken from their respective websites and press releases, unless otherwise noted.

 





Today's Lead: Cuomo, Christie Create Port Authority Reform Panel


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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced yesterday the creation of a panel to recommend reforms at the Port Authority. In a joint letter they said the panel should review the embattled agency's mission, structure, management, operations, and overall governance. The governors said they are unhappy with the George Washington bridge scandal, as well as the operation of John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports. The letter suggested they would pursue ways to split up ownership or at least management of the agency's transit and infrastructure assets between the states. The panel is to be comprised of lawyers for both governors and current members of the authority's board. Its recommendations, which are expected within 60 days, wouldn't be binding. Some changes would need approval from the governors, others would require consent from Congress. Sen. Charles Schumer, who last week criticized the governors' politicization of the authority, commended the panel's creation.

New from Gotham Gazette
Veterans Benefits Counselors at Risk in Budget
Kristen Meriwether reports on a key, grant-funded program that has been helping veterans manage benefit claims, but could be eliminated if funding is not included in the city budget.

 

New York's Uncovered Crisis
An op-ed for Gotham Gazette by JobsFirstNYC's executive director Louis Miceli, in which he argues the State's job training program is a massive waste of money and suggests his organization's as an alternative.

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The Resiliency of De Blasio's Affordable Housing Plan

The Week Ahead in New York Politics

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MTA Inspecting Rails Shipped With Derailment-Causing Track (DNAinfo)

De Blasio Seeks Affordable Housing Money in Washington (NY Post)

Catholic Church Will Aid Mayor's Affordable Housing Plan (Daily News)

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Climate Report Identifies Concerns for Northeast (AP)

 

2014 Election Overview


In 2014, New Yorkers will decide among candidates to fill elected offices in the United States Congress, and in the executive and legislative branches of New York State government: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, and representatives to the NYS Senate and Assembly.

As 2014 is a mid-term election year, the elections for New York State's two United States Senators and the President will not take place this year, rather will be held in 2016.

To review information about the 2014 elections, scroll through this page and the other pages in the Gotham Gazette Election Center, and read our Guide to the Last Minute Voter.

To find your polling place, visit the NYC Board of Elections' Poll Site Locator.

To learn about your current representatives, visit Who Represents Me? NYC.

Offices on the Ballot

Ballot Proposals

Important Dates

 

Offices on the Ballot

NYS Governor

NYS Lieutenant Governor

NYS Comptroller

NYS Attorney General

NYS Senators

  • All 63 districts of the New York State Senate are up for election in 2014, including the 27 districts which represent parts of New York City.

NYS Assembly Members

  • All 150 districts of the New York State Assembly are up for election in 2014, including the 66 districts which represent parts of New York City.

US Congressional Representatives

  • All 27 New York districts of the United States House of Representatives are up for election in 2014, including the 13 districts which represent parts of New York City.

NYS Judicial Candidates

* For more information about the most contested seats in the election, visit Gotham Gazette's Races to Watch page.

 

Ballot Proposals

In addition to voting for candidates, New Yorkers may also have the opportunity to vote on whether to amend specific provisions of the New York State Constitution via referenda, otherwise known as ballot proposals.

The NYS legislature (both the State Senate and Assembly) must vote for the proposals to appear on the ballot two years in a row. Then, the NYS Board of Elections must certify the language of the proposals - and their abstracts, or official summaries - by early August, 3 months before the General Election.

* For more information about this process and the specific proposals which will appear on the General Election ballot, visit Gotham Gazette's Ballot Proposals page.

 

Important Dates

Last Day to...

Federal Primary Election

June 24, 2014

(vote for candidate within your party for US Congress)

State Primary Election

September 9, 2014

(vote for candidates within your party for all NYS executive and legislative elected offices)

General Election

November 4, 2014

(vote for candidates across parties for US Congress AND all NYS offices)

Change party enrollment

October 11, 2013

October 11, 2013

October 11, 2013

Register to vote - in person, by mail (postmark), or online with valid NYS driver's license

May 30, 2014

August 15, 2014

October 10, 2014

Apply for Military Ballot by mail - if not previously registered (receipt by BoE)

May 30, 2014

August 15, 2014

October 25, 2014

Re-register to vote after moving within NYC

June 4, 2014

August 20, 2014

October 15, 2014

Apply for Military Ballot by mail - if previously registered (receipt by BoE)

June 17, 2014

September 2, 2014

October 28, 2014

Apply for Absentee Ballot by mail (postmark)

June 17, 2014

September 2, 2014

October 28, 2014

Apply for Military Ballot in person - if previously registered

June 23, 2014

September 8, 2014

November 3, 2014

Apply for Absentee Ballot in person

June 23, 2014

September 8, 2014

November 3, 2014

Vote via Military Ballot by mail

June 23, 2104 (postmark) &

July 1, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

September 8, 2014 (postmark) &

September 16, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

November 3, 2104 (postmark) &

November 17, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

Vote via Absentee Ballot by mail

June 23, 2104 (postmark) &

July 1, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

September 8, 2014 (postmark) &

September 16, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

November 3, 2104 (postmark) &

November 11, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

Vote via Absentee Ballot in person

June 24, 2014

September 9, 2014

November 4, 2014

Vote at Polling Site

June 24, 2014

September 9, 2014

November 4, 2014

 

* For more information about registering to vote and getting involved in the political process, visit Gotham Gazette's Voter Registration page.


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Register to Vote


 

Registering to Vote and Primary Eligibility

If you are already a registered New York voter, you must already be registered with a party to vote in that party's 2014 primary election. If you are not yet a New York voter, you must register to vote and select a party when doing so in order to vote in that party's primaries.

To vote in the general election, you must register by October 10, 2014, but do not need to select a party affiliation.

To vote in the NYS 2014 Elections, make sure you are registered to vote by the deadlines:

Federal primary elections for Representatives to the U.S. Congress will be held on June 24, 2014. Most voters need to be registered by May 30, 2014 to vote for their party's candidate to get on the general election ballot.

New York State primary elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, State Senators, and State Assemblymembers be held on September 9, 2014. Most voters need to be registered by August 15, 2014 to vote for their party's candidates to get on the general election ballot.

The general elections for all the federal and state elected officials will be held on November 4, 2014. Most voters need to be registered by October 10, 2014 to vote for their party's candidate to get on the general election ballot.

 

Registration Resources

Registration Information: The New York City Board of Elections for the City of New York "For Voters" page explains voter registration, from voter qualifications to selecting party affiliation to keeping your registration current.

Register Now: The New York State Board of Elections "Register to Vote" page has both a downloadable voter registration form, and directions for requesting that a voter registration form be mailed to you. If you are not yet registered in New York State, you must register by 10/10/14 to vote in the 11/4/14 general elections.

Find out Where to Vote: The New York City Board of Elections' Poll Site Locator tool allows you to search for your polling place.

Important Dates for 2014 Voting and Voter Registration

Last Day to...

Federal Primary Election

June 24, 2014

(vote for candidate within your party for US Congress)

State Primary Election

September 9, 2014

(vote for candidates within your party for all NYS executive and legislative elected offices)

General Election

November 4, 2014

(vote for candidates across parties for US Congress AND all NYS offices)

Change party enrollment

October 11, 2013

October 11, 2013

October 11, 2013

Register to vote - in person, by mail (postmark), or online with valid NYS driver's license

May 30, 2014

August 15, 2014

October 10, 2014

Apply for Military Ballot by mail - if not previously registered (receipt by BoE)

May 30, 2014

August 15, 2014

October 25, 2014

Re-register to vote after moving within NYC

June 4, 2014

August 20, 2014

October 15, 2014

Apply for Military Ballot by mail - if previously registered (receipt by BoE)

June 17, 2014

September 2, 2014

October 28, 2014

Apply for Absentee Ballot by mail (postmark)

June 17, 2014

September 2, 2014

October 28, 2014

Apply for Military Ballot in person - if previously registered

June 23, 2014

September 8, 2014

November 3, 2014

Apply for Absentee Ballot in person

June 23, 2014

September 8, 2014

November 3, 2014

Vote via Military Ballot by mail

June 23, 2104 (postmark) &

July 1, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

September 8, 2014 (postmark) &

September 16, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

November 3, 2104 (postmark) &

November 17, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

Vote via Absentee Ballot by mail

June 23, 2104 (postmark) &

July 1, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

September 8, 2014 (postmark) &

September 16, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

November 3, 2104 (postmark) &

November 11, 2014 (receipt by BoE)

Vote via Absentee Ballot in person

June 24, 2014

September 9, 2014

November 4, 2014

Vote at Polling Site

June 24, 2014

September 9, 2014

November 4, 2014

 

 

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Ballot Proposals


In addition to voting for candidates in 2014, New Yorkers may also have the opportunity to vote on whether to amend specific provisions of the New York State Constitution via referenda, otherwise known as ballot proposals.

Gotham Gazette will update this page with the information about specific proposals which will appear on the ballot in the 2014 general election.

 


*Texts of Questions, Abstracts, and Resolutions reprinted from the NYS Board of Election website.


For additions or corrections, please contact Talia Werber at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

2014 Races to Watch


 

In 2014, there are a total of 244 state legislature, state executive, and Congressional seats up for election in New York: 150 NYS Assembly + 63 NYS Senate + 27 NY US House of Representatives + 4 state-wides.

In many of these contests, incumbents will run unopposed or face an opponent with low levels of institutional support.

Gotham Gazette's Races to Watch list is comprised of contests affecting NYC districts, and in which either: incumbents face competition within their own parties in the primary election; incumbents face strong challengers from another party in the general election; or candidates are campaigning for an unoccupied seat, left unoccupied by legislators who won elections for other offices or who had to vacate upon legal conviction.

 

Statewide Races

   

 


U.S. Congressional Races

 

 

Currently: Michael Grimm 

Staten Island, Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights

 

N.Y.S. Senate Races

 

 

Currently: Martin Golden

Bensonhurst, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach

 

N.Y.S. Assembly

 

Currently: Ron Kim

Flushing, Linden Hill, Murray Hill, Mitchell-Linden, East Flushing

 

Currently: Alec Brook-Krasny

Coney Island, Fort Hamilton

 

Currently: Vacant

Canarsie, Bergen Beach, Mill Basin, Gerritsen Beach

 

Currently: Sheldon Silver

Lower East Side, Two Bridges, Little Italy, Battery Park

 

 

Currently: Micah Kellner

Upper East Side, Yorkville, Roosevelt Island



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2014 Races to Watch Primary Archive


 

In 2014, there are a total of 244 state legislature, state executive, and Congressional seats up for election in New York: 150 NYS Assembly + 63 NYS Senate + 27 NY US House of Representatives + 4 state-wides.

In many of these contests, incumbents will run unopposed or face an opponent with low levels of institutional support.

Gotham Gazette's Primary Election Races to Watch were comprised of contests affecting NYC districts, and in which either: incumbents face competition within their own parties in the primary election; incumbents face strong challengers from another party in the general election; or candidates are campaigning for an unoccupied seat, left unoccupied by legislators who won elections for other offices or who had to vacate upon legal conviction.

To view the list of all candidates who ran for office during primary season, visit our Primary NYC Candidates List.

 

Statewide Races

   

 


U.S. Congressional Races

 

Currently: Michael Grimm 

Staten Island, Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights

 

Currently: Charlie Rangel

Harlem, East Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill, Kingsbridge Heights, Norwood, Bedford Park

N.Y.S. Senate Races

 

Currently: Tony Avella

College Point, Whitestone, Little Bay, Murray Hill, Auburndale, Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston

 

Currently: Malcolm Smith

Jamaica, Queens Village

 

Currently: John Sampson

Brownsville, East New York, Canarsie, Bergen Beach, Mill Basin, Sheepshead Bay

 

Currently: Vacant

Sunset Park, Gowanus, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brownsville

 

Currently: Adriano Espaillat

Washington Heights, Hudson Heights, Marble Hill

 

Currently: Jeff Klein

Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Middletown, Pelham Bay, Hunts Point, Longwood, City Island, Pelham Manor, Village of Pelham

N.Y.S. Assembly

 

Currently: Steven Cymbrowitz

Sheepshead Bay, Midwood, Manhattan Beach, Gravesend, Brighton Beach

 

Currently: Alec Brook-Krasny

Coney Island, Fort Hamilton

 

Currently: Vacant

Bushwick, East New York

 

Currently: Vacant

Brownsville

 

Currently: Vacant

Canarsie, Bergen Beach, Mill Basin, Gerritsen Beach

 

Currently: Vacant

East New York, Brownsville, Canarsie

 

Currently: Micah Kellner

Upper East Side, Yorkville, Roosevelt Island

 

Currently: Vacant

Highbridge

 

Currently: Vacant

Melrose, Morrisania, Fairmont-Claremont Village, Tremont



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Today's Lead: De Blasio's Affordable Housing Plan


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Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled his long-awaited housing plan yesterday that will commit $8.2 billion in city funds to a 10-year affordability initiative. Developers in rezoned districts across the city will be required to include housing units for low and middle income tenants. The entire plan will draw federal, state and city funds to create 80,000 affordable housing units while maintaining 120,000 more and is expected to cost $41 billion. The crux of De Blasio’s plan is to allow developers to build taller buildings in exchange for including more affordable apartments but it isn’t clear how far the administration will go to ensure developers include the units. De Blasio touted the plan as the most ambitious affordable housing plan the country has seen and as a key piece of his quest to reduce inequality.

New from Gotham Gazette
The Resiliency of De Blasio's Affordable Housing Plan
A close look at what Mayor de Blasio's affordable housing plan includes on sustainability and the threat of future storms.


ICYMI from Gotham Gazette
Debate Over Historic Rent Freeze Heats Up

The rent guidelines board has sway over the rents of about one million New York City apartments that house about two million tenants. Find out who is on the board and how its process works.

This Week in New York Politics

Our guide of what to look for this week in New York City and in Albany.


Other Stories We're Following

Tivoli Towers Residents Resist Orders to Move to Smaller Apartments (DNAinfo)

Scuffle Over Scaffold Law Continues (Times Union)

Charter Critics Switch Focus to Transparency (Capital)

Who Could Replace Duffy As Lieutenant Governor? (Capital)

Majority of City Unions Vote to Support Health Care Proposal (WSJ)

Federal Prosecutors Subpoena Moreland Members' Communications (NY Times)

St. Luke's Preschool Set to Close (DNAinfo)

SUNY Ends Negotiations With Top LICH Bidder (Crain's)

Tenants Could See Rent Freeze After Vote (Daily News)

State Senate Democrats Push Ethics Package (Daily News)

Today's Lead: Service Returns to Normal as Investigation Into Derailment Continues


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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority expects service to return to normal today after an F Train derailed in Queens on Friday. A break was found in a newly installed track around the 65th Street Station in Woodside, Queens. The derailment that occurred at 10:30 a.m. on Fridaywas the worst for the New York City subway system in more than two decades. The MTA has sent the track for metallurgical testing to determine if there was a flaw with the metal that caused the break or if there was a problem with the installation. The new track that broke is dated 2013. Ten people remain hospitalized since the accident - four of them have life-threatening injuries.


New From Gotham Gazette
The Week Ahead in New York Politics, May 4

See what is happening politically this week in New York City and Albany via our weekly preview of the week ahead. This week's highlights include two key announcements by the mayor, several important city council hearings, the Working Families Party gala and more!

 


Other Stories We're Following

Retail Union Set to Endorse Espaillat (Daily News)

Advocates Look to Reform Solitary Confinement (Times Union)

Koppell Expected to Announce Bid to Oust Klein (Crain's)

De Blasio Expected to Unveil Housing Plan (Staten Island Advance)

Cuomo Pledging to Run Against Senate Coalition If Agenda Not Accomplished (WSJ)

Queens Democrats Want John Liu to Challenge Tony Avella (Daily News)

Legislator Who Backs Dorm For Legislators Spends Big on Travel (NY Post)

Top State Judges Get Tax-Payer Funded Perks (Times Union)

Second Trial For Former Senate Majority Leader (Times Union)

Parking Lots Replaced by Residential Towers (Crain's)

Lilly Ledbetter to Join City Workers For Equal Pay Rally (Capital)

 


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