Politics

Update: In District 15 City Council Race, Congressman Adriano Espaillat Endorses Oswald Feliz

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY13), the nation’s first Dominican American elected to Congress, announced on Feb. 18, his endorsement of Oswald Feliz in the upcoming City Council special election for the 15th District in the Bronx. Feliz, a tenant lawyer and Hostos Community College adjunct professor, previously profiled by the Norwood News, served as a campaign aide to Espaillat in the past. Feliz has also received the endorsement of Bronx Assemblyman Victor Pichardo and the Northwest Bronx Democrats.   Espaillat described Feliz as someone who has spent his life in the Bronx, and deeply understands the challenges local families face. “He understands the


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Update: Gibson Honored by Crain’s New York Business, Gets Backing of Torres, Vacca in BP Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, representing the City’s 16th District, has been honored by Crain’s New York Business 2021 as a Notable Black Leader and Executive. The list spotlights Black men and women who have affected the city with professional, communal and philanthropic achievements, particularly in matters of diversity and inclusion. Gibson congratulated her fellow honorees, said she was blessed to be recognized during Black History Month, and that she stood on the shoulders of the pioneers and trailblazers who started the work before her.   As reported previously by the Norwood News, Gibson is currently one of six candidates running for


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City Council District 11 Race: Mino Lora Endorsed by Communications Workers Union & More

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Mino Lora, an educator and executive director of the People’s Theatre Project, who is one of six candidates running for City Council in the 11th District in The Bronx, has recently been endorsed by Run for Something, CWA District 1, Jewish Vote, and NYIC Action. A special election is being held on March 23 to decide who will represent the district.   According to its website, Run for Something provides a safety net for new and exciting progressive candidates — at all stages of their journey — to help them run efficient, grassroots & voter-contact driven campaigns so that they


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Update: District 11 City Council Race, Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club Endorses Jessica Haller

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, named for legendary gay rights pioneer, Jim Owles, a citywide activist club with a mission to secure human rights, dignity, and freedom for all people since 2004, announced on Monday, Feb. 15, their endorsement of Jessica Haller, City Council candidate in the 11th District race, for which a special election will be held on March 23.   Jim Owles Club President, Allen Roskoff, said Haller’s passion and drive to implement progressive policies around climate change, economic recovery, and affordable housing will make her a powerful voice to help the community face the many crises


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Update: Rev. Ian Harris Runs for State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda’s seat in the 32nd Senatorial District in the Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
On Monday, Feb. 15, Rev. Ian Harris announced in a campaign video that he was looking to become the next state senator of the 32nd senatorial district, a seat currently held by State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, who, last month, was arrested on charges of allegedly attempting to choke his estranged wife. As reported by the Norwood News, Sepúlveda was subsequently stripped of his chairmanship duties at the State senate in the wake of the media storm that followed, with many elected officials calling on him to resign.   According to his press release, Harris is a community activist who has


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Update: Firefighters, EMT, Paramedics, Retail Workers Endorse Eric Dinowitz in District 11 Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Eric Dinowitz, teacher and Democratic male district leader for the 81st Assembly District, who is running for City Council in the 11th City Council District, was endorsed, on Feb. 3, by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU).   Stuart Appelbaum, president of the RWDSU, described Dinowitz as a proud union member and dedicated teacher who would be a strong voice for unions and workers in the City Council. “He has a record of standing with RWDSU members in his district and with workers throughout the city,” he said. “We know we can rely on Eric to stand up


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Update: New York League of Conservation Voters Endorse Jessica Haller in District 11 Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) announced on Friday, Feb. 12, their endorsement of Jessica Haller, City Council candidate in the 11th District race, for which a special election will be held on March 23.   Julie Tighe, president of NYLCV said Haller has spent decades as a dedicated climate activist. “She is committed to prioritizing environmental justice, growing renewable energy, and improving resiliency in our communities – some of our top priorities,” said Tighe. “That’s why we are proud to endorse her in her special election and urge voters in District 11 to join us in casting their ballot for


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Update: District 15 City Council Race: Ischia Bravo Receives Endorsement of Several Labor Unions

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  District manager for Bronx Community District 7 (CB7) and Democratic candidate in the 15th City Council District race, Ischia Bravo, has secured the support of several major labor unions with just weeks before the special election is due to be held on March 23. Bravo is running to fill the seat of former Councilman and now Congressman, Ritchie Torres, who was elected to Congress in November 2020.   Bravo has secured the support of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), the Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board, Workers United, SEIU;


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Update: District 15 City Council Race, John Sanchez Endorsed by State Environmental Group

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  John Sanchez, candidate for City Council District 15, announced, Feb. 12, that he received the endorsement from the New York League of Conservation Voters, a non-partisan, statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy, and open space through political action.   Julie Tighe, president of the conservation group, said Sanchez was committed to protecting the environment and supports improvements to mobility and better mass transit. “Reducing emissions from the transportation sector, the leading contributor of climate change, is one of our top priorities,” she said. “That’s why we are proud to endorse


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