Several Council sources said the firing was seen as a retaliatory move by Johnson. (politico.com)
Councilman Corey Johnson (D - Manhattan) would even illegally light up inside his office on the 18th floor of 250 Broadway, said one well - placed council source who described a «fraternity - like» atmosphere. (nypost.com)
The Council voted 31 - 17, with three abstentions, in an unusually close split on a proposal that came together in recent weeks with the backing of Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, whose staff, along with the mayor's, called members to push them to vote in favor, according to several Council sources. (politico.com)