Andrew Cohen Announces Bid for City Council

Left to right are Senator Jeff Klein, Councilman G.Oliver Koppell, City Council candidate Andrew Cohen, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, and Congressman Engel.

    Attorney Andrew Cohen, Community Board 8 member and longtime community activist, has announced his candidacy for New York City Council. Mr. Cohen will seek to bring his years of hard work and experience in community service to the City Council’s 11th District, which covers most of the northwest Bronx. The district is currently represented by Councilmember Oliver Koppell, who cannot seek re-election due to term limits. The announcement was made Tuesday on the steps of City Hall, where Mr. Cohen was joined by supporters, including Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Councilmember James Vacca and Councilmember Koppell.

“The 11th Council District is a diverse district, geographically, economically, and ethnically, but residents of each and every one of our neighborhoods have so much in common,” said Cohen. “They want better schools, they want safe streets, and they want their fair share of city services for our senior centers, our youth programs, and of police and fire services. These are neighborhoods we can be proud of, yet they can all be made better.”

Congressman Engel said, “I am pleased to endorse Andy Cohen to be the next Councilmember from the 11th district.  Andy will bring great insight and compassion to the Council.  He will be a hard worker for all of our communities, and be a great partner in accomplishing things on behalf of New Yorkers. Whether it be community concerns or citywide issues, Andy will use his thoughtfulness to help the people of the 11th district and the people of New York City.”

Assemblyman Dinowitz endorsed Cohen, stating, “The importance of electing an excellent council member in the 11th district cannot be overstated. That is why I am proud and delighted to endorse Andrew Cohen. No one will be a stronger advocate and leader. He knows how to bring people together but also knows how to effectively fight for us. He is an independent Democrat who knows how to get things done. No one will work harder for us than Andrew Cohen.”

“Our city needs more young leaders like Andy Cohen,” said Senator Klein. “Andy is someone who can do anything in life: but because he's so committed to the betterment of our community, he's chosen to go into public service. I'm thrilled that he's decided to run for New York City Council. I think that Riverdale--and indeed all of New York City--will benefit enormously with Andy as a member of that great chamber.”

Councilmember Koppell said, “I am pleased to strongly support Andy Cohen in his campaign to succeed me in the City Council. I am certain that he will provide the district and its residents with the effective and independent leadership that I have worked to provide for the many years that I have represented our local communities.”