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David G. Greenfield Councilman David Greenfield Member of the New York City Council from the 44th District Incumbent Assumed office
April 2010Preceded by Simcha Felder Constituency Brooklyn: Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Midwood. Personal details Born Brooklyn, NY Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Dina Children 2 Residence Brooklyn, New York Alma mater Touro College
Georgetown University Law CenterProfession Lawyer Religion Jewish Website NYC Council: District 44 David G. Greenfield is an American attorney and a member of the New York City Council representing the 44th council district, which comprises the neighborhoods of Bensonhurst, Boro Park, and Midwood in Brooklyn, New York.[1] Greenfield is the founding director and counsel of TEACH NYS[2] and prior to his election served as the executive vice president of the Sephardic Community Federation.[3] Greenfield is a long-time education advocate who advocates for increased government funding for public and private (Yeshivas and Catholic) schools.[4] As Director & Counsel of TEACH NYS, Greenfield organized state-wide advocacy campaigns that resulted in parents receiving tax breaks and private schools receiving more government assistance.[5] Greenfield served as deputy director of finance in Senator Joseph Lieberman’s 2004 presidential campaign. Prior to that, he had a stint as chief of staff to Assemblyman Dov Hikind.[6]
On January 7, 2010 Greenfield announced his candidacy on the Zev Brenner radio show to replace Simcha Felder.[7] Felder announced his resignation after accepting the post as the new deputy comptroller for accounting and budget under John Liu.[8] Greenfield received powerful endorsements from notable groups and politicians from both sides of the aisle. Some prominent ones are: US Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) [9] NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg,[10] Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch [11] NY State Senators Carl Kruger, Martin J. Golden.[12] He also received the support of local NYC council members Domenic Recchia, Lewis Fidler, Michael C. Nelson, and Vincent J. Gentile, as well as the backing of the Kings County Conservative Party. He was also backed by the Kings County Democratic party boss Vito Lopez. Assemblyman Dov Hikind [13] was originally supporting his former foe, current civil court judge Noach Dear, a former councilman of that district in an attempt to "box-out" Greenfield.[14] Dear declined to run and Hikind subsequently endorsed former New York State Mental Health Director and long time friend of New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver , Joe Lazar.[15] Hikind did just about everything in his power to help Joe Lazar including, allegedly, using $30,000 of Hikind's own campaign funds to assist Lazar's candidacy in possible violation of New York City's strict campaign finance laws.[16]
Greenfield is also a political strategist and analyst. He has appeared as a commentator on many national news shows including Fox & Friends [17] and is a frequent political commentator in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal among other national newspapers.[18] Greenfield also hosts a popular weekly audio show Inside Politics on the orthodox-Jewish news site Yeshiva World News, with thousands of listeners and is a regular guest on the weekly Nachum Segal radio show.[19]
David Greenfield recently issued letters to City officials complaining about the parking ticket enforcement blitz that targeted his district in Brooklyn.[20] After those letter's were received, the Department of Finance agreed to dismiss those parking tickets.[21]
David Greenfield is Orthodox Jewish and prays in Landau's Synagogue in Midwood, Brooklyn. He is a family man who juggles politics along with his growing family.[22] Due to his religious beliefs, Greenfield was the only member of the City Council to vote against an August 2010 bill that required the City Clerks office to post on its Web site, and hand out at its office, information on where exactly in the U.S. and the world same sex couples are able to get married.[23]
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Electoral history
Greenfield, a first time candidate, won after defeating the establishment-backed Joe Lazar in a landslide [24] and serves in the New York City Council representing the 44th Council District. After all polls were closed on March 23, 2010, Mr. Greenfield had 57% of the vote while Mr. Lazar had 37%.[25]
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References
- ^ "Inside Politics: Ask Greenfield! [Governor Paterson Takes On The World! Plus, Brooklyn Council Race!] » From Jewish News". The Yeshiva World. http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/article.php?p=44474. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "Simcha Felder To Leave Council & Join Comptroller - Race Between Greenfield & Dear for Council » From Jewish News". The Yeshiva World. http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/44332/Simcha+Felder+To+Leave+Council+&+Join+Comptroller+-+Race+Between+Greenfield+&+Dear+for+Council.html. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ Vitello, Paul (2009-07-24). "Syrian Sephardic Communities Shaken by Charges Against a Leading Rabbi". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/nyregion/24rabbi.html. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ Santos, Fernanda (2011-06-02). "As Mayor Holds Firm on Teacher Layoffs, Some See Reasons Beyond Money - June 2, 2011 - The New York Times". NYTimes.com. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/03/nyregion/as-mayor-continues-to-insist-on-teacher-layoffs-observers-ask-why.html. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
- ^ "N.Y. 'Tuition Crisis' Puts Many at Risk - May 14, 2008 - The New York Sun". Nysun.com. http://www.nysun.com/news/ny-tuition-crisis-puts-many-risk. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "City Council Candidate David Greenfield Receives Key Endorsements From State Senators » Matzav.com - The Online Voice of Torah Jewry". Matzav.com. http://matzav.com/city-council-candidate-david-greenfield-receives-key-endorsements-from-state-senators. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "Source: Felder Resigning | The New York Observer". Observer.com. 2010-01-05. http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/source-felder-resigning#. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ (2010-01-05). "24 Hour Local News | Top Stories | Felder To Resign From Council To Join Comptroller's Office". NY1. http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/111498/felder-to-resign-from-council-to-join-comptroller-s-office. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ Katz, Celeste (2010-02-18). "Lieberman For Greenfield". Daily News (New York). http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/02/lieberman-for-greenfield.html.
- ^ http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/47930/Mayor+Bloomberg+Backs+Greenfield+In+City+Council+Race.html
- ^ Haberman, Maggie (2010-02-01). "Koch backs Greenfield". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/greenfield_gets_backed_by_koch_XrjPOsoOLhyjQei36HzqYL.
- ^ "NYC Council Candidate David Greenfield Receives Key Endorsements From State Senators » From Jewish News". The Yeshiva World. http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/article.php?p=44475. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ Bragg, Chris. "Hikind Pushes Hard To Box Out Greenfield". Cityhallnews.com. http://www.cityhallnews.com/newyork/article-1092-hikind-pushes-hard-to-box-out-greenfield.html. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100106/INS/100109969#
- ^ Edozien, Frankie (2008-03-03). "Councilman Wannabe's Silver Lining". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/regional/item_2O5SjuPncOD1SZSFqVFgiO.
- ^ Bragg, Chriss (2011-04-28). "Hikind May Have Helped Favored Council Candidate Skirt Campaign Finance Laws". City Hall News. http://www.cityhallnews.com/2011/04/hikind-may-have-helped-favored-council-candidate-skirt-campaign-finance-laws/.
- ^ "Kanaal van MrNewYorkNY". YouTube. 2009-10-16. http://www.youtube.com/user/MrNewYorkNY#p/a/u/0/9_VRyG97NfU. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "Why Should You Vote Tomorrow? LIVE TONIGHT: ‘ASK GREENFIELD’ - 620AM on the Radio Dial - 9pm-11pm! » From Jewish News". The Yeshiva World. 2009-11-02. http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/article.php?p=41453#. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "Race Suddenly On For Felder’s Seat". Thejewishweek.com. http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c41_a17625/News/Short_Takes.html. Retrieved 2010-01-10.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.vosizneias.com/59209/2010/07/01/brooklyn-ny-latest-ticket-trap-traffic-agents-issuing-tickets-at-former-bus-stops
- ^ "Canceled Bus Stops Were Ticket Trap". The Wall Street Journal. 2010-07-07. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704178004575351543484499422.html.
- ^ "Emunah Magazine Exclusive Interview With David Greenfield". EmunahMagazine.com. http://www.emunahmagazine.com/catching-up-with-rising-political-star-david-greenfield. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
- ^ http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/searchlight/20100826/203/3344
- ^ http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/52282/DAVID-GREENFIELD-WINS-NYC-COUNCIL-RACE-BY-LANDSLIDE.html
- ^ http://www.emunahmagazine.com/david-greenfield-wins-election
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