John Donovan , the prosecutor in the Eric Garner case , is the Staten Island GOP 's pick for Michael Grimm 's seat . Party Chairman John Antoniello chose Donovan after interviewing both him and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis , who has also expressed interest in the seat . The case is a top Democratic priority now that Grimm has resigned . Some national Republicans are concerned Donovan 's role in the Garner case could be problematic .
John Donovan , the prosecutor in the Eric Garner case , is the Staten Island GOP 's pick for Michael Grimm 's seat . The case is a top Democratic priority now that Grimm has resigned . Some national Republicans are concerned Donovan 's role in the Garner case could be problematic .