14 The Queens Courier • may 22, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com QUEENS DEMS ENDORSE JOHN LIU IN STATE SENATE RACE AGAINST TONY AVELLA BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA ctumola@queenscourier.com @CristabelleT John Liu is ready to challenge state Senator Tony Avella in the primary this September, according to the Queens County Democrats. The organization unanimously endorsed Liu in the race on May 19, Queens County Democrats Executive Secretary Michael Reich said. The group is backing the former city comptroller over the incumbent after Avella joined the New York State Senate’s Independent Democratic Conference (IDC), a breakaway faction of Senate Democrats who share majority control of the chamber with Republicans, according to Reich. “I believe that John Liu will not only be a breath of fresh air, but a viable candidate for this position,” Reich said, who likened Avella joining the IDC to “leaving the party.” After designating Liu during the organization’s meeting this morning, his name can now be included on the county petition, according to Reich. Liu was reportedly not present during the endorsement. Liu, who was also a city councilman from 2002 to 2009, unsuccessfully ran in the Democratic primary for mayor last year. During his time as comptroller, he had been the subject of a campaign finance probe. Though he was never accused of any wrongdoing, the city’s Campaign Finance Board (CFB) denied him public matching funds shortly before the mayoral primary. In March, he announced he was suing the CFB for withholding the money, claiming that the move “crippled” his chances in the race. Avella, who has represented the 11th state Senate District since 2011, said he is proud of his record “fighting for the working-class residents of Queens.” “I work for the people I represent — not for the Queens party bosses or political insiders,” he said. “Whether it’s helping our seniors, passing marriage equality or protecting our environment, I have always fought for the issues that matter most to the people of my district and I look forward to discussing my progressive record in the months ahead.” THE COURIER/Photo by Liam La Guerre Former City Comptroller John Liu is challenging state Senator Tony Avella in the primary this September. FIRST+MED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE SINCE 1983 EVEN ON SUNDAY 2013 We now accept all BC/BS Plans, Aetna 1199, most Oxford, United Healthcare, HIP GHI and many others FIRST+MED-FLUSHING 191-20 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11358 718-224-8855 Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm, Sat & Sun: 8am-7pm FIRST+MED-GLENDALE 82-17 Woodhaven Blvd.,Glendale, NY 11385 718-805-9581 Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-3pm of the THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com URGENT CARE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS BUMPS, SCRAPES, CUTS, BURNS YOU NAME IT! MEMBER URGENT CARE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA In this CITI... FIRST MED is the PREMIERE Urgent Care in Queens and FIRST CHOICE in Urgent Care since 1983 EVERYONE SUFFERS FROM PAIN regardless of sex, age, ethnicity or occupation. Instead of relying on only pain medication, consider high quality chiropractic care as a primary choice. • Auto accident • Workers compensation • Personal injury • Disc herniation • Neck/Back pain • Headache Chiropractic treatment is very safe and effective for any kind of musculoskeletal problem. CALL FOR A BETTER TOMORROW!! 718-224-8382 Dr. Richard Chang Kim D.C. (Board certifi ed Chiropractor of NY) 23-91 Bell Blvd., Suite 103 • Bayside, NY 11360 (Same suite with Bayside Dental and Acupuncture at Medical Arts Center) Offi ce Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat CLOSED, Sun (By Appointment Only)
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