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City Council Candidates on the Issues: Cheryl Keeling, District 11
We continue our series on City Council candidates with a Q&A with track coach and businesswomman Cheryl Keeling, who’s running to represent District 11, covering Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Woodlawn, and Norwood in the Bronx. Tuesday we ran a Q&A with Andrew Cohen, who serves as a CB 8 member and legal advisor to Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz; tomorrow we will run replies from activist and food wholesaler Clifford Stanton. Candidate Ari Hoffnung, a deputy city comptroller, told Streetsblog that he does not reply to questionnaires.
May 23, 2013
City Council Candidates on the Issues: Andrew Cohen, District 11
Streetsblog continues our series on City Council candidates with a look at the race for District 11 in the Bronx, which covers Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Woodlawn, and Norwood. The seat has been held by Oliver Koppell, who is term-limited, since 2002.
May 21, 2013
City Council Candidates on the Issues: Daniel Peterson, District 22
We continue our series on City Council candidates with a Q&A with former New York Young Republican Club President Daniel Peterson, who's running to represent District 22, covering Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and northern Jackson Heights. Yesterday we ran a Q&A with Democratic District Leader Costa Constantinides. There are two other candidates in this district. Antonio Meloni responded to Streetsblog’s questionnaire but did not provide answers for publication. Danielle De Stefano did not respond.
April 19, 2013
City Council Candidates on the Issues: Costa Constantinides, District 22
Streetsblog continues our series on City Council candidates with a look at the race for District 22 in Queens, which covers Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and northern Jackson Heights. The seat has been held by Peter Vallone, Jr. since 2002; he is now running for Queens Borough President.
April 18, 2013
Council Candidates on the Issues: Yetta Kurland, District 3
In anticipation of primary day on September 10, we continue our series on City Council candidates with a Q&A with civil rights lawyer Yetta Kurland, who's running to represent District 3. The district covers Midtown, Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, and the West Village, and it's currently represented by Council Speaker Christine Quinn. Yesterday we posted responses from District 3 candidate Corey Johnson. A third candidate, Alexander Meadows, did not respond.
April 10, 2013
City Council Candidates on the Issues: Corey Johnson, District 3
Campaign season in New York is already well underway. And when New Yorkers vote in the primary election on September 10, it won't just be for the next mayor. They'll also be choosing City Council members, borough presidents, the comptroller, and the public advocate.
April 9, 2013