6 THE QUEENS COURIER • SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com BARRY GRODENCHIK WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 23 BY ALINA SURIEL asuriel@queenscourier.com @alinangelica Barry Grodenchik won the Democratic primary on Sept. 10 for the 23rd City Council District, with a total of 1,856 of the 6,730 votes cast, according to unoffi cial Board of Election tallies. “It feels a little surreal,” Grodenchik said. “It’s been four months of very hard work, of not seeing my family, of walking to doors with my son and my wife, and so it does feel a little surreal.” Bob Friedrich, Rebecca Lynch, Ali Najmi, Celia Dosamantes and Satnam Singh Parhar also ran in the race for the Democratic nomination. According to preliminary results, they respectively received 1,554 votes, 1,352 votes, 653 votes, 265 votes and 1,050 votes. “It was an unbelievable race,” Friedrich said, adding that he had an uphill battle to run against Grodenchik, who had the support of heavyhitting Democrats such as Borough President Melinda Katz and former District 23 Councilman Mark Weprin. “If somebody else had to win this race, I actually am glad BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER FREE Measuring & Installation w/purchase of $100. with this ad. • Draperies • Vertical Blinds • Honeycomb Shades • Custom Window Shades • Mini Blinds Nobody Beats Our Prices! • Roman Shades • Balloon Shades • Swags & Jabots • Shutters • Upholstery • Radiator Covers • Table Pads UP TO 70% OFF LIST PRICE Free Interior Design Consultation $20 OFF with purchase of $200 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 9/25/15 $50 OFF with purchase of $500 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 9/25/15 $100 OFF with purchase of $1,000 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 9/25/15 GOMER’S SINCE 1962 Window Treatments FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE SERVING QUEENS AND LONG ISLAND 1.800.522.6156 www.gomersdecorators.com that it is Barry, because Barry is a very reasonable guy.” Weprin and his brother, Assemblyman David Weprin of District 24, were among the many supporters in Grodenchik’s campaign celebration at Taste of Cochin, an Indian eatery on Union Turnpike. “Barry has had experience representing diverse communities, he also worked for the borough president in the most diverse county in the world,” Weprin said. Grodenchik will now face off on Nov. 3 against former NYPD Captain Joe Concannon, the sole Republican candidate in the race. The candidates were looking to fi ll the seat that Weprin vacated in June to become Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deputy secretary of legislative affairs. The district contains all or parts of Bayside Hills, Bellerose, Douglaston, Floral Park, Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Hollis, Little Neck, New Hyde Park, Oakland Gardens and Queens Village. THE COURIER/Photo by Alina Suriel Barry Grodenchik giving a victory speech with his family and Assemblyman David Weprin by his side. On the go? No Problem! Our mobile deposit capture service lets you deposit checks, anytime…anywhere! We are now as close to you as your mobile phone and ready to receive your check deposits anytime of day or night! It is as secure and easy as taking a picture...To learn more about our new mobile service inquire with a Personal Banker at your local branch or visit our website today! 28-21 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102 (347) 472-1727 sussexbank.com In NJ: Andover • Augusta • Franklin • Hackettstown • Montague • Newton • Sparta Vernon • Wantage • In NY: Astoria • Port Jervis
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