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Media Advisory
August 23, 2006
Contact: MATT KOVARY
(212) 382-6713

The New York City Bar Association Hosts
Democratic Attorney General Debate

When: September 6, 2006; at 8:30 a.m.

 Where: New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44 th Street

Three candidates competing for the office of state attorney general in the September 12 Democratic primary will meet at the New York City Bar Association for a spirited public debate six days before the election. The race for attorney general is turning into one of the more competitive contests this election season as four Democratic candidates do their best to convince voters that they are the party’s best choice for November.

Democratic Candidates for Attorney General
  • Andrew Cuomo, former federal housing secretary (attendance not confirmed);
  • Mark Green, former New York City public advocate;
  • Charlie King, former chairman of the New York County Democratic Party;
  • Sean Patrick Maloney, former aide to President Clinton.

Association President Barry Kamins will moderate the debate. Mark Green, Charlie King and Sean Patrick Maloney have agreed to appear. Andrew Cuomo has not confirmed that he will attend. The public is invited to this free event. Members of the media are also invited and are asked to confirm their attendance with the press coordinator, Matt Kovary, at (212) 382-6713; or by e-mail at mkovary@nycbar.org

About the Association
The New York City Bar Association (www.nycbar.org) was founded in 1870, and since then has been dedicated to maintaining the high ethical standards of the profession, promoting reform of the law, and providing service to the profession and the public. The Association continues to work for political, legal and social reform, while implementing innovative means to help the disadvantaged. Protecting the public’s welfare remains one of the Association’s highest priorities.

 

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