Eric Ulrich

King endorses Ulrich for State Senate
News Terence M. Cullen 8/15/2012 at 12:58PM

With less than a month until the Republican primary for the 15th State Senate District, Congressmember Peter King endorsed Councilmember Eric Ulrich – adding to the long list of endorsements for the city representative. “Eric understands that the way to put New Yorkers back to work and grow our economy is by lowering taxes on [...]

A Giuliani connection in the 15th Senate District
News Terence M. Cullen 7/31/2012 at 10:42AM

There are four Rudolphs in the Giuliani family, two of whom went into politics. Rudolph W. L. “Rudy” Giuliani served as mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001, and has been nicknamed “America’s Mayor.” Rudolph S. Giuliani, a second cousin, is cutting out a life in politics for himself, currently serving as chief-of-staff [...]

Residents say Q41 route poses threat of major accidents
Residents say Q41 route poses threat of major accidents
News Terence M. Cullen 7/17/2012 at 3:36PM

Despite the small steps that are being taken to try to amend a recently changed Ozone Park bus route, residents say there are still major traffic problems in the area. Those living on 109th Avenue, who first voiced concerns that the bus route had negatively affected parking and noise, say that a little more than [...]

Candidates start slinging mud in 15th Senate District
News Terence M. Cullen 7/10/2012 at 5:02PM

Though the 15th Senate District Republican Primary is still two months away, there has already been heavy campaigning — and a lot of mudslinging. A mailer sent out by the Juan Reyes campaign last month claimed that incumbent councilmember and State Senate hopeful Eric Ulrich was the choice of Republican party insiders. “If the Albany [...]

Mystery behind Ozone Park Marshalls
News Terence M. Cullen 7/06/2012 at 9:32AM

It is unclear what has become of the homeless man allegedly living behind the Marshalls in Ozone Park. Customers and neighbors said a homeless person had been living behind the store, located on Liberty Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Streets, for the last few weeks. Bill Folz, a resident, said he first noticed a mattress [...]

Pataki Endorses Ulrich for State Senate
Pataki Endorses Ulrich for State Senate
Politics Kevin J. Ryan 6/28/2012 at 12:51PM

Former Governor George Pataki spoke in support of Councilmember Eric Ulrich’s bid for State Senate at a recent fundraiser. Pataki said he enjoys the private sector these days and publicly endorses a campaign only when he believes strongly in the candidate. “Eric Ulrich,” he said, “is someone in whom I strongly believe. [He] has done [...]

One school, two candidates; Nativity alums to face off in Senate race
One school, two candidates; Nativity alums to face off in Senate race
News Alexa Altman 5/18/2012 at 11:18AM

Before their days of politicking around Queens, Councilmember Eric Ulrich and Senator Joseph Addabbo both took classes and played in the schoolyard at Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary School, though they weren’t in the same class. Addabbo attended first through eighth grade at Nativity, now known as Divine Mercy Catholic Academy. He recalled the “strict, tough [...]

Politics in the Social Media Age
News Queens Courier Staff 5/14/2012 at 3:21PM

By Kevin J. Ryan As the technology that connects us constantly evolves, the core skill of written communication is the one constant foundation on which good technological communications must be built. However, public relations professionals, especially those working for a public figure, need to be proficient at using all the latest means of delivering their [...]

WATCH: Eric Ulrich announces Senate run
WATCH: Eric Ulrich announces Senate run
News Melissa Chan 4/24/2012 at 1:21PM

Councilmember Eric Ulrich — considered a rising star in the Republican Party — has declared his intent to vie for the 15th Senate District seat. “This was not an easy decision for me to make. I love the job that I already have, and I had every intention of running for re-election next fall,” Ulrich [...]

Queens councilmembers score high on environmental report cards
News Melissa Chan 4/12/2012 at 3:33PM

The scores are in — and Queens councilmembers have fared well above average in their most recent environmental report cards. According to the New York City League of Conservation Voters’ (NYLCV) annual “Environmental Scorecard,” a record number of 22 out of 50 councilmembers achieved perfect scores. Queens, the runner-up borough, trailed the Manhattan delegation — [...]