Assembly Member Micah Lasher received the first endorsements in his bid to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler on Monday. Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, New York City Council Members Gale Brewer and Shaun Abreu, former city Comptroller Scott Stringer and former Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger all endorsed Lasher, who is widely viewed as Nadler's heir apparent. Nadler currently represents the 12th Congressional District, which encompasses both the Upper East Side and Upper West Side of Manhattan.
15 years ago, Rob Gronkowski arrived in the NFL seemingly straight out of central casting - almost the platonic ideal of a football player in the American psyche. He was all muscle and kinetic energy, a fearsome blocker and incredible receiver who was impossible to tackle, a selfless teammate on the field and the ultimate party animal off it. His touchdown celebrations - often a silly dance followed by a ferocious spiking of the football - summed up his spirit as well as anything.
"Since then, I have engaged in thoughtful conversations with people both in the Party and in the wider community. These discussions have reaffirmed my belief in the unique and vital role the Presidency plays in our national life. Fianna Fáil has a proud tradition of nominating people from different backgrounds, each bringing their own perspectives and experiences to the Office."
"Too often, politics gets stuck in ego and gridlock," González-Rojas said in the video. "I spent my life organizing, advocating and working in diverse coalitions to get things done. I am unwavering in my values and my commitment to our community."