Sentences with phrase «council voted overwhelmingly»

The Common Council voted overwhelmingly Monday to reject the contract with Syracuse Regional Airport Taxi, even though it was the top pick of a committee that reviewed proposals from four bidders.

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.

Not exact matches

Less than two years ago Hotel Trades Council members turned out in huge numbers and voted overwhelmingly to approve a dues referendum.

In the EU referendum, Essex voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU, with all 14 District Council areas voting to leave, the smallest margin being in Uttlesford.

«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 D.C. Council overwhelmingly approved a bill yesterday to recognize same - sex marriages performed elsewhere, in a vote that followed a sharp exchange between an openly gay member and a civil rights champion and set off shouts of reproach from local ministers.

The overwhelmingly Democratic Council voted in favor of each bill in the act by an overwhelming margin, with the measure on public urination scraping closest: 39 in favor, 10 against.

In Queens, council members Peter Vallone Jr. and Helen Sears represent districts that voted overwhelmingly for term limits in the 1990s.

Mr. Kwatra helped turn the political arm of the HTC into a vaunted get - out - the - vote machine — ironically, his old union sided with Mr. Espaillat — and was able to win overwhelmingly in East Harlem, a noted battleground in the district where local elected officials, including Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, endorsed Mr. Espaillat.

WASHINGTON — On Saturday, the executive council of the American Federation of Teachers voted overwhelmingly to endorse Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary for president of the United States.

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.