Israel Ruiz Jr.

1. New York Red Book (1987–1988; pg. 154)
2. BOROUGH CHIEF DEFEATS LIPPER BY 2-TO-1 EDGE by Jeffrey Schmalz, in The New York Times on September 11, 1985
3. VOTING TOTALS IN CITY PRIMARY in The New York Times on September 12, 1985
4. Bronx Legislator Indicted in Bank Fraud by George James, in The New York Times on August 24, 1988
5. THE ELECTIONS; New York State Senate in The New York Times on November 10, 1988
6. A State Senator Is Found Guilty In a Loan Case in The New York Times on February 4, 1989
7. Ruiz Dropped From Payroll Of New York in The New York Times on February 11, 1989
8. Ruiz Draws 6 Months In Lying to Get Loan in The New York Times on May 11, 1989
9. Majority Leader Will Expel Ruiz in The New York Times on May 27, 1989
10. Election Called for Ruiz Seat in The New York Times on June 10, 1989
11. Former Senator From the Bronx Is Off the Ballot by Ronald Sullivan, in The New York Times on August 29, 1989 [This ruling disagrees with the events of 1920 when five Socialist assemblymen were expelled, and then re-elected at a special election to fill the seats in the 143rd New York State Legislature.]
12. Ruiz's Ballot Removal Upheld in The New York Times on September 1, 1989
13. Final Counts in Council Contests; New Winner in Tight Bronx Race in The New York Times on September 26, 1989
14. Judges Dismiss Results of 2 Democratic Primaries in The New York Times on October 9, 1989
15. Finally, 2 Win Council Races In 2 Primaries in The New York Times on October 23, 1989

Israel Ruiz Jr.
Member of the New York City Council from the 14th district
In office 1992–1997

New York State Senate
Preceded by Harrison J. Goldin	New York State Senate 31st district 1975–1982	Succeeded by Joseph L. Galiber
Preceded by Joseph L. Galiber	New York State Senate 32nd district 1983–1989	Succeeded by Efrain Gonzalez Jr.
New York City Council
Preceded by Jerry Crispino	New York City Council 14th district 1992–1997	Succeeded by Adolfo Carrión Jr.