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Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 16:13:41 PM EDT
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After his indictment earlier today, Hiram Monserrate has given up his Chairmanship of the Senate Consumer Affairs Committee. Majority Leader Malcolm Smith just released this statement after meeting with Monserrate:
"Today, Senator Monserrate and I met to discuss the proceedings he is facing. As a result of this meeting, Senator Monserrate asked to temporarily step down as Chair of the Senate's Consumer Affairs Committee. I have accepted his request and such action is effective immediately. Senator Monserrate will retain his duties as a member of the State Senate during this time, but will not have the privilege of serving as chair until such time as his legal proceedings have been completely resolved."
Earlier, Smith's spokesman, Austin Shafran, said the Senator Monserrate's indictment would be discussed in the Senate Dem conference.
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Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 12:31:39 PM EDT
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Former NYC City Councilman and freshman state Senator Hiram Monserrate (SD-13) has been indicted on six counts stemming from a rather nasty incident last December involving his girlfriend.
New York state Sen. Hiram Monserrate was indicted Monday morning on a felony assault charge in Queens after allegedly attacking his girlfriend during an argument, CBS 2 has confirmed.
Monserrate, a former New York City councilman who was sworn into office as Senator in January despite the looming charge, will be arraigned later this week.
Monserrate was charged with assault and weapon possession after Karla Giraldo's face was slashed on Dec. 19 at his Queens home. Both Monserrate and Giraldo say the incident was an accident -- Monserrate told police that he tripped while holding a glass of water and that the glass accidentally hit her. The Queens district attorney's office said the case is pending.
But authorities say evidence, including surveillance videos, paints a more violent picture of a heated argument and a frightened, bleeding woman in distress. Investigators say Monserrate purposely smashed her face with broken glass in an apparent jealous rage.
The Queens County DA just put out a release which reads in part:
The grand jury charged Monserrate, 41, with three counts of second-degree assault, a Class D felony, and three counts of third-degree assault, a Class A misdemeanor.
According to the charges, during the early morning hours of December 19, 2008, Monserrate assaulted Karla Giraldo, 29. Ms. Giraldo was treated at a local Queens hospital, where she received stitches to the area surrounding her left eye.
Both Monserrate and his girlfriend have maintained since that night that it was an accident. The Queens DA apparently disagrees.
I'm sure this won't be the last we hear of this story.
UPDATE: Monserrate's spokesman just released a statement:
"I've said all along this was an accident. Karla has said all along this was an accident. The District Attorney's politically motivated decision to pursue this case doesn't change the fact that this was an accident."
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Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 16:01:33 PM EDT
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I made it down to City Hall today to meet a good number of state Senate candidates today. They were joined by Minority Leader Smith as well as Senators Klein and Savino. They were assembled there on the City Hall steps to call out the Senate Republicans who, when faced with yet more problems with the city and state's economy, still don't believe they need to come back to Albany to address it and still are offering up the same tired and discredited solutions they always do, the ones we've learned time and time again don't work.
I was able to speak with a number of them after the press conference and I'll have video shortly of Joe Mesi, Kristen McElroy and Jim Gennarro as well as many more pics. Here's McElroy for now. I have to say that I was quite impressed with both McElroy and Mesi as it was the first time I had met either one.
Jim Gennarro, Dan Squadron, Kristen McElroy and Joe Addabbo.
Video shortly.
UPDATE: Robert has much more one post below.
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Tue Sep 16, 2008 at 16:29:17 PM EDT
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I like this. Via email:
Democratic Senate Candidates Blast Republicans for Failing New York
(New York, NY) Throughout their 40 years in control of the State Senate, Republicans have failed to meet the needs of working class New Yorkers. With a struggling economy, rising energy costs and the potential loss of jobs in the financial sector, New York can no longer afford the unfulfilled promises of Senate Republicans. Democratic candidates for the State Senate are holding a press conference to blast Republicans for failing to make the changes needed to get New York back on track.
Invited:
Joseph Addabbo (SD-15)
Ken Dow(SD-41)
Brian X. Foley (SD-3)
Jim Gennarro (SD-11)
Hiram Monseratte (SD-13)
Larry de la Rose (SD-39)
Daniel Squadron (SD-25)
Where:
City Hall Steps - NYC
When:
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 12 noon
I'm going to try to make this one.
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 15:52:39 PM EDT
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Uncle Joe's pals at SEIU/1199 have endorsed Hiram Monserrate, the City Councilman running to replace John Sabini in SD-13. From an emailed press release:
1199 SEIU ENDORSES COUNCIL MEMBER HIRAM MONSERRATE FOR STATE SENATE
Union Backs Monserrate In His Bid For The 13th State Senate District
(New York, NY) 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East today announced their endorsement of Democratic candidate Hiram Monserrate in the September primary for the 13th State Senate district. Monserrate is making his 2nd bid for the Senate seat currently held by Senator John Sabini.
Monserrate's public service in the City Council and his long history of working to improve police and community relations exemplify the kind of dedication and resolve needed to serve as an elected leader in Albany.
"1199 is proud to endorse Hiram Monserrate for State Senate. As a Council Member, community activist and lifelong Queens resident, Hiram has first-hand knowledge and experience in advocating for the needs of the community," said George Gresham, President of 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. "He has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of working families in his district. Hiram's leadership on immigration and living wage legislation demonstrate his deep commitment to progressive values and we're confident he'll continue to fight for issues critical to working families."
1199 SEIU plans to direct mail, phone-bank and go door-to-door to its thousands of members and retirees in the 13th Senate district.
"I am proud to receive the support of 1199 in my candidacy for the New York State Senate," said Council Member Monserrate. "I am pleased to receive the support of an organization that represents workers providing care for the most vulnerable members of our society. 1199 has historically challenged our state to tackle the most pressing issues confronting the State of New York and I look forward to working with them in the State Senate."
Does this mean that SEIU is breaking up with longtime BFF Joe Bruno? Doubtful. I'll start paying attention when they endorse a Dem state Senate challenger to a GOP incumbent. Though that may not be entirely beyond the bounds of the possible, I'm not exactly holding my breath.
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