Sentences with phrase «city lawmakers supporting»

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If either New York City - based lawmaker voted against the extender, that could mean a shutdown of state government — at least temporarily — unless one or more of the 30 Republicans supported it.

The date happens to coincide with the new mayor's planned descent upon Albany to convince reticent state lawmakers to support his plan to raise taxes on the city's wealthy to fund universal pre-K and after - school programs.

Voters in the 19th Congressional district are being offered a choice between longtime resident John Faso with a proven track record of cutting budgets, lowering taxes, and working with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and a radical New York City academic, with no roots in the district, who supports higher taxes, the Iran Nuclear Deal, and ever larger government in Washington.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan was staunch in his support for no longer than a one - year extension of mayoral control of New York City schools, calling it a «wise course» that lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved 12 - month deadline last year.

Malliotakis said she hadn't found a Democratic sponsor in the Democrat - controlled Assembly, but felt confidant she could find support from among the chamber's many lawmakers from New York City.

NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio and state and city lawmakers joined senior homeowners today to support the passage of state legislation, sponsored by State Senator Diane Savino (S4628) and Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh (A7463), that would expand property tax exemptions for senior citizens and disabled New Yorkers.

On May 3, 2016 supportive State Lawmakers including Assemblymembers Amy Paulin, Michelle Schimel, Brian Kavanagh, Patricia Fahy, Phil Steck, and Senators Jeff Klein, and Daniel Squadron joined approximately 170 high school students from New York City who traveled to Albany to urge lawmakers to support gun safety Lawmakers including Assemblymembers Amy Paulin, Michelle Schimel, Brian Kavanagh, Patricia Fahy, Phil Steck, and Senators Jeff Klein, and Daniel Squadron joined approximately 170 high school students from New York City who traveled to Albany to urge lawmakers to support gun safety lawmakers to support gun safety measures.

Liu, a former New York City comptroller is being supported by Reps. Joe Crowley, Grace Meng and Gregory Meeks — three Queens lawmakers who represent key constituencies.

While he's supportive of stricter outside income requirements, he does not support raising legislative pay from the current $ 79,500, bemoaned by some city lawmakers as too little.

New York City adopted a paid sick leave law several years ago and now proponents are trying to marshal support for a similar measure in Albany County — which would extend a privilege enjoyed by state workers and lawmakers to the private sector, where part - time and service - industry workers are especially unlikely to have the same perk.

A Syracuse lawmaker has finally won over the support of his colleagues to toughen city laws on snow removal.

The former state lawmaker plans to create a second committee — Nickel PAC — that he said will contribute directly to candidates who pledge to support a City Council speaker next year who vowed to bring the bag fee bill up for a new vote.

Mr. Crespo's 2011 vote against same - sex marriage is notable because the bill passed the Assembly with relative ease and was overwhelmingly supported by New York City lawmakers.

A loose group of reformers led by Manhattan Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh are balking at throwing their support behind Mr. Heastie, the chair of the Bronx Democratic Party, and women lawmakers in the city and suburbs are still attracted to the candidacy of Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, a Queens Democrat and the only woman in the race.

Scott is scheduled to hit five cities Thursday, where he'll urge Floridians to call their lawmakers to ask them to support his top priorities — $ 100 million Visit Florida and $ 200 million to fix the dike around Lake Okeechobee.

De Blasio, who supports the tax hike to fund the city's subway system, said New Yorkers would not flee town like residents of New Jersey did when lawmakers made a similar proposal.

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito called a 71 percent raise sought by some city lawmakers «ridiculous,» said said she wouldn't supportCity Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito called a 71 percent raise sought by some city lawmakers «ridiculous,» said said she wouldn't supportcity lawmakers «ridiculous,» said said she wouldn't support it.

At 10:15 a.m., Transportation Alternatives, NYC Public Advocate Tish James and mothers of crach victims call on lawmakers to support the Every School Speed Safety Camera Act, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article said 20 state lawmakers and 20 members of Congress from New Jersey had sent a letter to the city officials urging them to support the plan.

State Senator Neil Breslin appeared with Assembly members Pat Fahy and John McDonald, in a show of support for Mayor Sheehan, who implored all city residents, state workers and politicians to blitz state lawmakers in a fund drive of epic proportions to not only land the $ 12.5 million to plug the hole in Albany's budget, but also fix funding formulas so the mayor never needs to pick the tin cup again.

Lieutenant Governor - elect Kathy Hochul and former New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn — who took on a leading surrogate role for Cuomo on women's issues during the campaign — argued there would be support for the proposal, but that difficult conversations might have to take place before lawmakers understand the proposed changes.

The competition for a casino along the Mohawk River is coming to the forefront as Schenectady County lawmakers support a project in the Electric City, and more details will soon be revealed on a proposal in neighboring Montgomery County.

Lawmakers rallied at City Hall yesterday in support of extending and expanding New York's rent protection laws.

Adler is looking into allegations that City Council member Debi Rose, who was backed by the WFP, received improper support from the party's for - profit campaign arm, Data and Field Services, during the 2009 election that made her the council's first black lawmaker from Staten Island.

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito called a 71 % raise sought by some city lawmakers «ridiculous,» and said Thursday she wouldn't supportCity Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito called a 71 % raise sought by some city lawmakers «ridiculous,» and said Thursday she wouldn't supportcity lawmakers «ridiculous,» and said Thursday she wouldn't support it.

Last week, when the City Council renamed a street after the two slain officers, Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, Lynch was in the Council chambers, and publicly thanked the lawmakers for their support.

NYPD officials on Monday said they support a City Council bill calling on state lawmakers to make it illegal for cops to have sex with suspects in custody.

Kasper said the city's future plans may be effected by the «rapid pace of projects» related to revitalization efforts, noting that local lawmakers are hoping to do a lot of financial planning in advance to support city departments as the larger workload — along with other unknown impacts of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)-- are levied onto their departments.

De Blasio said that the support of «the entire spectrum of the labor movement» for his initiative would help him secure the support of state lawmakers, who must approve city tax increases.

City lawmakers are also considering more contentious legislation, supported by police reform advocates, that would regulate stop - and - frisk encounters.

Some of the city's highest ranking Latino lawmakers will gather on the steps of City Hall on Sunday to ask voters to support the Working Families Party when they cast their ballot for Governor Andrew Cuomo's re-electcity's highest ranking Latino lawmakers will gather on the steps of City Hall on Sunday to ask voters to support the Working Families Party when they cast their ballot for Governor Andrew Cuomo's re-electCity Hall on Sunday to ask voters to support the Working Families Party when they cast their ballot for Governor Andrew Cuomo's re-election.

The leading candidate for a legislative appointment is New York City Public Advocate Tish James, who has been calling lawmakers to gain their support.

Mayor Bill de Blasio's calls for changes to the state's bail and court diversion systems in the wake of the killing of a New York City police officer have upended the usual array of Democratic support for his criminal justice proposals and earned rare praise from a Republican lawmaker.

Mr. de Blasio still did not voice outright support for the plan, which would need to win over city and state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

During the 2010 elections, New York City Mayor Ed Koch campaigned for redistricting reform and won a pledge from many lawmakers, including all the Senate Republicans, to support nonpartisan redistricting.

Mr. Torres announced his support for the Upper Manhattan lawmaker's House bid at an event outside City Hall this afternoon.

All of our city's school children need and deserve our lawmakers» support.

The DAE members attended the meeting to support Chapel Hill - Carrboro City School teachers, who asked the school board to cancel classes May 16 so they could go to Raleigh to lobby lawmakers for better working conditions and pay.

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If your city still does not offer reasonable public transit options, it may be a good time to let your lawmakers know you support such an initiative and why it's important to you.

Advocate for shelter reform, and support lawmakers who wish to allocate city funds for shelter improvements, Bodon says.

02/7/12 - City Beat - Breeding Ground, Lack of dog auction regulation draws out - of - state dealers 02/3/12 - Columbus Dispatch, Editorial - Dogged effort 01/31/12 - The Oxford Press - Auctions, puppy mills to blame for increase in unwanted dogs 01/28/12 - Columbus Dispatch - Ohio lawmakers to consider dog auction ban 01/28/12 - 13 ABC (Toledo)- Ohio group clears step in dog auction ban effort 01/24/12 - Westlake / Bay Village Observer - Petition shows support for dog auction ban 01/24/12 - Ohio Akron Beacon Journal, Letter to the Editor - Push for animal rights 01/23/12 - Toledo Blade - Ohio group seeks to ban dog auctions 01/21/12 - Examiner - Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions Exceeds Signature Goal for Ballot Initiative 01/19/12 - Columbus Dispatch - Signatures collected to prompt action on dog auctions 01/13/12 - WOUB News - Group Wants Ohio to Ban Dog Auctions 01/12/12 - DogHeirs - Proposed Ohio Dog Auctions Act Stops Distribution for Puppy Mill Breeders 01/11/12 - WOSU All Sides with Ann Fisher - Efforts to Ban Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions in Ohio / Open Forum 01/11/12 - The Athens News, Letter to the Editor - Please sign petitions to end quarterly dog auctions in Ohio 01/10/12 - Cincinnati Animal News Examiner - Group works to ban dog auctions in Ohio 01/8/12 - Tanglewood Hairdressers - Dog auction petition signatures being certified 01/7/12 - Pack Mentality - Pack Line Headlines: Dog auctions, dog lawsuit and puppy mill legislation 01/6/12 - Cleveland Scene - Puppy Sales on Hold at Ohio Dog Auction 01/5/12 - Cleveland Plain Dealer - Ohio dog breeders association owns shuttered Farmerstown dog auction 01/3/12 - Life with Dogs - Ohio Dog Auctions: Going... Going... Gone 12/31/11 - Columbus Dispatch, Letters to the Editor - Ohioans deserve a say on puppy mills 12/30/11 - Orvis - Ohio One Step Closer to Banning Dog Auctions 12/28/11 - Statehouse News Bureau - Group files petition to put before voters a law banning dog auctions 12/27/11 - Columbus Dispatch - Dog - auction ban a step closer

Despite the support of the Bush administration, which has offered to help finance the effort as a model for traffic mitigation, the plan has been controversial, and it is being studied by a commission made up of state and city lawmakers.