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com Governor David Paterson Endorses Ken Biberaj for City Council (6th District) New York City (June 5, 2013)- Former New York Governor, David Paterson, endorsed Ken Biberaj for City Council in the 6th District today. Governor Paterson will announce the endorsement in person this evening at an event hosted by Democratic fundraiser Kristie Stiles and Democratic activist Susan Horsfall. Governor Paterson stated, I am pleased to see that there are a number of excellent candidates in this City Council race for the 6th District, which will guarantee good service to the area I used to represent. I am endorsing my close friend Ken Biberaj because he believes in a better path for his family, friends and neighbors and represents a fresh, new voice eager to engage in the civic process. In our many discussions about the issues impacting the District, Ken has displayed a pragmatic, realistic view of our economy and the times we live in, which is unique and rare, and has proven to be a forward thinker with a tremendous vision for the future of his community and their quality of life. I am excited to endorse Ken Biberaj for City Council and look forward to campaigning with him in the coming weeks and months. "Over the course of this campaign, I have regularly sought the advice and counsel of Governor Paterson about the issues that face the Upper West Side as well as our City. It is an honor to have his support in my race for the City Council, stated Ken Biberaj. My campaign is focused on bringing new energy and a fresh perspective to the challenges we face and I will continue to work hard to make my case to my neighbors on the West Side.

For information about the event with Governor Paterson, please reach out to Mediha Kosovrasti, mediha@ken2013.com or 609-954-5381. * * * * Ken Biberaj is a Democratic candidate for City Council on the Upper West Side. It will be an open seat for the first time in 12 years as current Councilmember, Gale Brewer, has reached her term limit. Ken currently works as Vice President of the Russian Tea Room and has a Masters in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, as well as a J.D. from NY Law School. Prior to joining the real estate firm that owns the Russian Tea Room, he served as the Research Director in Florida for John Kerrys presidential campaign. For more information: www.ken2013.com

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