De Blasio's advocacy, combined with the efforts of newly elected Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, should pave the way to tougher rent laws, Johnson said. (politico.com)
Today's meeting also marks the first time newly elected Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie of the Bronx will sit in on the meetings. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Not to mention the Freedom of Information Act, the Human Rights Act, devolution to Scotland, Wales; elected assembly for London, mayor of London - these are an incredible set of changes. (newstatesman.com)