Sentences with phrase «city council voted overwhelmingly»

That's because the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill that would raise the purchasing age for cigarettes, certain tobacco products and even electronic - vapor smokes from 18 to 21.

NEW YORK — The City Council voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to override Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto of prevailing wage legislation, paving the way for a courtroom showdown between his office and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

MIDTOWN — Signaling defeat for the «World's Most Famous Arena,» the City Council voted overwhelmingly Wednesday afternoon to limit Madison Square Garden's new operating permit to just 10 years.

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«The Governor even had the Chutzpah to suggest the City Council's vote for the BYOBag law was some sort of fluke and shouldn't count,» Kellner wrote, referencing a comment Cuomo made that the council vote on the bag fee bill was a close one while the legislation imposing the moratorium overwhelmingly passed the state LegisCouncil's vote for the BYOBag law was some sort of fluke and shouldn't count,» Kellner wrote, referencing a comment Cuomo made that the council vote on the bag fee bill was a close one while the legislation imposing the moratorium overwhelmingly passed the state Legiscouncil vote on the bag fee bill was a close one while the legislation imposing the moratorium overwhelmingly passed the state Legislature.

The ordinance passed overwhelmingly with a 49 - 1 vote in City Council.

Led by the bill's sponsor, Councilmember Rosie Mendez, and Health Committee Chair Corey Johnson, both of whom are longtime friends to animals, the Council overwhelmingly voted (43 - 6) to pass 1233 - A to ban wild and exotic animal performances in the city.