Capelle

The name "Capelle" comes up very frequently in relation to Marshallese or the Marshallese language.

languagehat.com: BIKINI. 2005

Last year, Alan van Capelle , who oversaw communications for the office, resigned his role as deputy comptroller to become head of a Jewish organization.

Liu Aide Departs Michael Howard Saul 2012

City Comptroller John Liu announced this morning he hire Capelle as a deputy comptroller for external affairs.

Longtime Leader Leaving Empire State Pride Agenda 2010

UPDATE: In an interview, Capelle said his decision to leave wasn't a direct result of the vote in the State Senate, and that he thinks a vote on marriage will pass that house next year.

Longtime Leader Leaving Empire State Pride Agenda 2010

In previous years, Capelle has issued more general warnings about turning against Democrats who don't support them, but hasn't singled out legislators by name during such a speech.

Paterson: Same-Sex Marriage on the Agenda for the Special Session 2009

"This is an Albany fight," said Capelle, "the last time I checked New York City doesn't get to determine whether or not the people of New York get marriage equality."

Paterson: Same-Sex Marriage on the Agenda for the Special Session 2009

"Senator John Sampson, you're the leader of the State Senate," bellowed Capelle to an overflowing crowd at the Sheraton ballroom.

Paterson: Same-Sex Marriage on the Agenda for the Special Session 2009

Later, Capelle said, "I'm talking about people elected to the State Senate."

Paterson: Same-Sex Marriage on the Agenda for the Special Session 2009

Afterward, I asked Capelle to name some of those "summer soldiers."

Paterson: Same-Sex Marriage on the Agenda for the Special Session 2009

During the speech, Capelle said the group won't be satisfied by the inaction of "summer soldiers" who don't actively work to advance same-sex marriage.

Paterson: Same-Sex Marriage on the Agenda for the Special Session 2009