Elections

Elections 2022: Louella Hatch Democratic Club Presents Candidates Forum on Tuesday, May 24

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The Louella Hatch Democratic Club announced that it will be interviewing 6 candidates running for office in separate, upcoming elections during a candidates’ forum on Tuesday May 24.   “The Bronx is in a critical stage of transition, and it is important for residents to know the candidates who will be leading the community,” the club members said. Candidates in attendance will be: State Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia (86th AD), State Committeeman Emmanuel Martinez (78th AD), State Assembly Candidate Pooi Stewart (86th AD), Bronx Civil Court judicial candidates, Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, Taisha L. Chambers, and Sophia Hershman.   The event will take


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Elections 2022: AOC Endorses Jessica Altagracia Woolford in Assembly District 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 81 in the Northwest Bronx, announced on Monday, May 23, that she has received the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in her bid to win the upcoming primary which is currently slated to take place in June, but which may be postponed to August, depending on the outcome of a lawsuit hearing related to the recent redistricting process that took place at a Manhattan court also on Monday.   Reacting to the news, Altagracia Woolford said, “I am proud to have the endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as


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Elections 2022: Kevin Pazmino Confirms Candidacy for State Assembly in District 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Freelance filmmaker and former District 11 City Council candidate, Kevin Pazmino, has confirmed that he is running for office, once again, this time in Assembly District 81, currently represented by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.   Pazmino ran unsuccessfully on the Republican Party and Conservative Party tickets in the 2021 City Council general election which was ultimately won by now Councilman Eric Dinowitz. Norwood News had reported recently that Pazmino’s name was being floated in the context of the 81st Assembly race but at that point, he had not formally confirmed his candidacy, though a PAC had been created in his name.  


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UPDATE Court Orders New Redistricting Maps, Primary Election Postponed to August 23

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A new deadline of May 20 for revised 2022 redistricting maps for the congressional and State senate districts has been ordered by the New York State Supreme Court, according to court documents filed April 29, and the 2022 primary date for congressional and State elections has been postponed to Tuesday, August 23.  The court also ordered a new deadline for receipt of overseas and military ballots for the primaries of July 8.   The orders were documented in court paperwork filed with the State of New York Supreme Court, Steuben County on April 29. The orders follow the April 27


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Elections 2022: Biaggi Wins Backing of More Westchester Elected Officials in NY-3 Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) announced that she had earned endorsements on Thursday, April 14, from three prominent Westchester elected officials: Ken Jenkins, Westchester deputy county executive, Yadira Ramos-Herbert, a New Rochelle councilwoman, and Martha Lopez, another New Rochelle councilwoman. All three highlighted what they said was Biaggi’s record on delivering progressive wins for Westchester families and her commitment to prioritizing community safety.   “Alessandra Biaggi is a proven fighter, and I’m excited to endorse her for Congress in NY-3,” said Jenkins. “I’ve seen how hard Alessandra has fought for the people of Westchester and all her constituents. She


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Coalition Seeks to Stop Republican-Led Lawsuit Challenging the “Our City, Our Vote” Bill

By SÍLE MOLONEY
LatinoJustice PRLDEF, community partners, and pro-bono counsel, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, announced on Tuesday, April 12, that they have collectively filed a motion to challenge a lawsuit which seeks to reverse the recently approved municipal voting rights bill in New York City, a bill which would extend the right to vote to eligible non-citizens in municipal elections. The move constitutes the first time LatinoJustice and partners will act jointly on the matter before a New York State judge.   According to its website, LatinoJustice PRLDEF works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of


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Elections 2022: Community Voices Heard Power Endorses Jessica Altagracia Woolford in A.D. 81 Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 81 in the Northwest Bronx, announced on Thursday, March 31, that she has received the endorsement of Community Voices Heard Power (CVHPower) in her bid to win the June primary. According to the group’s website, CVHPower is a member-led, multi-racial organization principally comprised of women of color and low-income families in New York State. Members say they tackle tough issues and build power to secure racial, social and economic justice for all New Yorkers. They do this through grassroots organizing, leadership development, policy changes, and creating new models of


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Sunrise NYC Backs Jessica Altagracia Woolford for State Assembly in A.D. 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Democratic candidate for State Assembly in A.D. 81, which covers the Northwest Bronx, announced on Thursday, March 24, that she has received the endorsement of Sunrise NYC, the local chapter of the national Sunrise movement. According to its website, and as reported, Sunrise is a national grassroots mobilization to stop climate change and create millions of good-paying jobs in the process.   Reacting to the news, Altagracia Woolford said, “I am proud to have the endorsement of Sunrise NYC as we plan a more resilient, equitable and healthy climate future for the Northwest Bronx, and New Yorkers, statewide.


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Elections 2022: Tenants PAC Endorses “Longtime Tenant Champion” A.M. Jeffrey Dinowitz

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The re-election campaign for Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz, who represents the 81st assembly district, announced on Wednesday, March 16, that the assemblyman has been endorsed by Tenants PAC in his run for re-election in the Northwest Bronx in the upcoming 2022 Democratic primary.   According to the PAC’s website, the organization raises funds from tenants, progressive labor unions and other supporters of tenants’ rights and affordable housing. “We recruit tenants as volunteers in targeted elections,” an extract from the organization’s website reads. “We are an all-volunteer organization, so all contributions are used only for our modest costs of operation


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