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City Council District 14

Incumbent: Maria Baez (D) was defeated in the Democratic primary.

Challengers: Fernando Cabrera (D, WF), Yessenia A. Duran (R).

Communities: Fordham, Kingsbridge, Morris Heights, West Bronx.

December, 2009

Cabrera eyes district office

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Councilman-elect Fernando Cabrera plans to open his district office on E. Burnside Avenue between Morris and Creston avenues in January. Cabrera, who bested 14th Council District incumbent Maria Baez in September’s Democratic primary, is a mere “signature away” from a lease for a second-floor office above the T-Mobile store at 01-103 E. Burnside, he said. Comment.

November, 2009

CB7 chair to join Councilman Cabrera

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Sedgwick Avenue resident Greg Faulkner has proven to be an outspoken leader as chair of Community Board 7 since 2004. So imagine what influence the energetic Faulkner will wield in January, when he steps down as a CB7 volunteer to become cheif of staff for Councilman-elect Fernando Cabrera, the 14th Council District Democrat said. Comment.

September, 2009

BOE names Cabrera winner

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: It’s official. On Thursday, September 24, the Board of Elections certified Fernando Cabrera as the winner of the 14th Council District Democratic primary election. Cabrera beat out incumbent Maria Baez and will appear as the Democratic candidate on the general election ballot in November. Comment.

Cabrera by 69 votes?

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Cabrera over Baez by 69 votes. Comments (2).

Cabrera announces defeat of Baez; Koppell, Seabrook, Foster win

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 16: Bye bye Baez. Fernando Cabrera upset 14th Council District incumbent Maria Baez in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, September 15, or so it appeared as of 11 p.m. at Maestro’s Caterers on Bronxdale Avenue, where Cabrera addressed an excited crowd. Comments (2).

Borough President re-endorses Cabrera

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. re-endorsed 14th Council District candidate Fernando Cabrera on Monday, September 14. The borough president warned 14th Council District residents to ignore campaign mailings from candidates other than Cabrera that incorporate photos of Diaz Jr. Comments (1).

Sharpton endorses Cabrera

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: News magnet minister Al Sharpton endorsed 14th Council District candidate Fernando Cabrera on Thursday, September 8. Comment.

Cabrera has healing power

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Fernando Cabrera enters a 14th Council District courtyard. He heads to the mothers seated on lawn chairs, planted on concrete - arms loose - as if he means to hug the 14th Council District tight. Comment.

Baez wants more ribbons

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Maria Baez has cut ribbons to new parks and playgrounds, new clinics and cafeterias. Baez’ latest endeavor, the Bronx Family Justice Center on E. 161st Street, is scheduled to open in October. The 14th Council District incumbent is proud of her two terms on the City Council. So proud Baez is set on another four years. Comment.

Davidson CC leader praises Baez

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Maria Baez chose to pound the pavement for votes rather than participate in the Bronx Times / BRONXNET debate on Wednesday, August 26. Although the 14th Council District incumbent has lost the support of the Bronx County Democratic Party, Baez is a legend of sorts in Mount Hope and Morris Heights. Comment.

August, 2009

Baez says no to Bronx Times / BRONXNET debate

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: 14th Council District incumbent Maria Baez has chosen not to participate in the Bronx Times / BRONXNET 14th Council District primary debate scheduled to be taped on Wednesday, August 26. Baez campaign manager Yesenia Polanco sent The Bronx Times a statement on Thursday, August 20. The statement is posted below. Comments (1).

Tapia touts 14th Council District roots

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Sarah Palin and Yudelka Tapia are nothing alike. Yet Palin and Tapia share a message. Comment.

Tapia endorsed Nelson Castro

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: Yudelka Tapia has neglected to add that she endorsed Assemblyman Nelson Castro in 2008, some Fernando Cabrera backers maintain. Comment.

Bodegas stand by Baez / Mayor addresses Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: News flash: the Maria Baez re-election campaign has begun Comment.

Beep! Diaz Jr. hails Cab-rera

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 14: 14th Council District candidate Fernando Cabrera picked up yet another significant endorsement on Thursday, August 13, when Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. lent his support to the New Life International Outreach Church pastor. Comment.

Palma measures City Council field

Bronx Times-Reporter
Council District 18: Annabel Palma is safe - unopposed by any Democrat in her bid for re-election to the City Council. The Parkchester pol will stroll to victory in the 18th Council District primary on September 15. Not all her fellow incumbents are so lucky, however. Comment.