Calls Attempt to Avoid Primary “An Insult to Democracy”. YONKERS, NY – July 15, 2014 — Oliver Koppell, candidate for the New York State Senate Seat in the 34th District (Bronx and lower Westchester), today condemned the attempt to challenge his nominating petitions by incumbent State Senator Jeffrey Klein as an attempt to offer voters a “no-choice” election. Koppell was …
Oliver Koppell Announces Campaign For 34th State Senate District
Wants to Ensure Bronx and Westchester Residents Receive the Progressive, Democratic Leadership They Deserve RIVERDALE, NY – May 5, 2014 — G. Oliver Koppell today formally announced his candidacy for the 34th State Senate District covering parts of the Bronx and Westchester County. “The moment Jeff Klein put Republicans in charge of the State Senate, he broke his word and betrayed …
Klein to Co-Chair Task Force on Government Efficiency
Lawmaker Tapped to Head Renewed, Bipartisan Effort to Identify Savings, Eliminate Wasteful Spending, Streamline Bureaucracy ALBANY, NY — Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/Westchester), has been selected to lead renewed efforts to uncover waste, inefficiency and mismanagement throughout state government as a co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Task Force on Government Efficiency, it was announced today. Senator Klein headed the Task Force …
Sen. Klein Endorses Richard Thomas for Mt. Vernon City Council
MOUNT VERNON, NY — New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein endorsed Richard Thomas for Mt. Vernon City Council on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Sen. Klein said:
Breaking News: State Legislature Puts $36.3 Million Back In to Yonkers Public Schools’ Budget
Fulfills Promise Given by Yonkers State Delegation Albany, NY, 28 January 2011 – The City of Yonkers' State Delegation announced the passage of S. 2026/ A. 2289 in the Senate and Assembly this week, which allows the Yonkers Public Schools access to $36.3 million in this fiscal year. The legislation extends several provisions of a budget bill that was vetoed by …