er to join Queens and Manhattan. But the new proposed District 36 would bundle into one seat the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Roosevelt Island and the Long Island City and Astoria waterfronts in Queens. It would take from portions of retiring Assembly Members Dan Quart and Cathy Nolans districts.
several lengths is Carl Heastie of the Bronx, a quiet county Democratic leader who last week quickly sewed up the backing of New York City's Democratic organizations. Cathy Nolan, a 30-year member from Queens who chairs the Assembly Education Committee, remains in the race having little announced support.
Date: Feb 01, 2015
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Silver's Swan Song: State Democrats finally turn on embattled speaker Sheldon ...
With Silvers reign nearing an end, the search for his successor will soon begin. Possible candidates include Carl Heastie (D-The Bronx), Cathy Nolan (D-Queens) and Joe Lentol (D-Brooklyn). It seems likely that whichever candidate is chosen, it will be a member from New York City.
On Wednesday, veteran Democratic lawmakers Carl Heastie of the Bronx, Cathy Nolan of Queens and Joe Lentol of Brooklyn released statements announcing their intention to become the next speaker of the Assembly.
speaker on an interim basis, and Heastie (D-Bronx) are considered top contenders by legislators. Assemb. Joseph Lentol (D-Brooklyn) and Assemb. Cathy Nolan (D-Queens) also have declared their candidacies. And a surprise compromise candidate could still appear if no one locks up a majority, lawmakers said.
Date: Jan 28, 2015
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Assembly Democrats Move to Oust Silver, Establish Replacement Plan
Exactly who will succeed Silver in the long term is not clear, but jockeying for the position is intense with New York City-based Keith Wright of Manhattan, Carl Heastie of the Bronx, Cathy Nolan of Queens, and Joe Lentol from Brooklyn all appearing to be actively campaigning for the position. They,
Other potential candidates include Assemblyman Carl Heastie of the Bronx, Keith Wright of Harlem, Cathy Nolan of Queens, and Joe Lentol of Brooklyn. Lentol said earlier in the day that he will not formally announce his candidacy until Silver actually resigns or leaves the office.
Date: Jan 28, 2015
Source: Google
Sheldon Silver's fate as speaker hangs in balance as Democrats huddle
Morelle is one of several potential successors. Others include Assemb. Carl Heastie (D-Bronx), head of the Bronx delegation, Assemb. Keith Wright (D-Manhattan), Assemb. Cathy Nolan (D-Queens), or another compromise candidate.