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The New York City Council will vote on the Criminal Justice Reform Act, «creating more proportional penalties for certain low - level, non-violent offenses.»
The New York City Council plans today to approve $ 50 million in discretionary funds to hundreds of community groups, defying Mayor Bill de Blasio's call for abolishing this type of government funding that some critics describe as «pork.»
Also arrested Thursday morning was Andy Stein, the former Manhattan borough president and New York City Council President.
Francisco Moya — Assemblyman Francisco Moya, a Queens Democrat, ran unopposed in the general election, winning a New York City Council seat held by Julissa Ferreras - Copeland, who declined to run for reelection.
Chief of staff to New York City Council member Margarita Lopez.
On November 17, 2005, seven New York City Council members, hoping to be selected as the next speaker, addressed a public forum, sponsored by Citizens Union Foundation (publisher of Gotham Gazette), the League of Conservation Voters, and Baruch College.
«At this stage, there is an entire host of outstanding questions and legal concerns surrounding this project that have not been answered to the satisfaction of anyone, including oversight and expert bodies such as: the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Citizens Advisory Committee of the New York - New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program and the Westchester Municipal Officials Association, not to mention members of the State Legislature and the New York City Council,» Perkins writes.
The speaker of the New York City Council is crying foul over a trade the New York Yankees just completed for a scandal - scarred relief pitcher.
In a move aimed at dampening the impact of «broken windows» policing, the New York City Council passed bills to create a civil process for some of the most common low - level infractions observed by police officers, including public drinking and public urination.
Ruben Diaz Sr. — Democratic state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., known for his signature cowboy hat and as the father of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., won the election for New York City Council's District 18, which was left vacant by term - limited Annabel Palma.
The special election would fill vacancies left by the departure of Bill Perkins, a Democrat now on the New York City Council, and Republican Joseph Saladino, who departed for a post at the town of Oyster Bay.
IMAS is honored to have the support of Congresswoman Grace Meng and Peter Koo, New York City Council Member,
Yesterday, Common Cause / NY released a critique of the Commission's proposed plan for the New York City Council, highlighting three major points of issue: the ratio of representation between the Bronx and Manhattan, Council District 8, and the removal of Randall's Island from Manhattan into Queens.
Mark Gjonaj — Former Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj was elected to represent the New York City Council's District 13 in the Bronx (left vacant by term - limited James Vacca).
At noon, acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is joined by Steve McInnis, president of the New York City Council of Carpenters, to draw attention to the increasing number of worker fatalities, Cadman Plaza Park, Cadman Plaza West and Middagh Street, Brooklyn.
MirRam has used its political relationships before: In 2014, the Daily News reported that the firm's principals prodded its political clients — including New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, Manhattan state Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Ferreras - Copeland — to send letters to the Federal Trade Commission slamming Herbalife.
«Corey Johnson, the disruptor, the underdog, the fighter and now the speaker of the New York City Council,» he said.
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the front - runner in the 2013 race for mayor, outlined Tuesday a series of flood - prevention measures — including the possibility of building a storm surge barrier — that could cost upwards of $ 20 billion.
Cuomo arrived Wednesday evening and held a dinner meeting with Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla and other elected officials, including New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, a native of Puerto Rico, and Letitia James, the city's Public Advocate.
Members of the New York City Council have joined together with cultural institutions and advocates to petition Mayor Bill de Blasio to increase by $ 40 million the funding for cultural programming and organizations in the upcoming city budget.
Friday and the weekend All day Friday, Common Cause NY, Citizens Union, the New York City Council, and other partners will host Student Voter Registration Day «to increase youth voter registration and excite young people about being involved in the democratic process.
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito's decision to scuttle legislation that would have toughened guidelines for police stops has exposed tensions on the council, with some lawmakers accusing her of being too accommodating to Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD.
On Tuesday, Christine Quinn, the former New York City Council speaker who has been discussed as a possible running mate for Mr. Cuomo, called Ms. Nixon an «unqualified lesbian.»
11 a.m. — The New York City Council's Progressive Caucus holds a press conference and rally to announce their legal filing urging the court to reject the NYPD's denial of all of FOIL request for records regarding the killing of Ramarley Graham, City Hall steps, Manhattan.
A few weeks later, students met with more city officials including New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, her Community Engagement Liaison Mili Bonilla, and City Council and LGBT Caucus Member Daniel Dromm.
Cabrera, a member of the New York City Council, ran against Sen. Gustavo Rivera in 2014 and received 41 percent of the vote.
Two young community leaders will also be honored during the event and New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito will serve as the event's keynote speaker.»
The New York City Council voted against the proposed Kingsbridge Armory development today, a $ 310 million project that would have refurbished the unoccupied building for use as a retail hub in the Bronx.
Local news outlets report that a former New York City Council staffer plans to file a lawsuit against Bronx Councilman Andy King alleging that he fired her after she turned down his sexual advances.
[Email] While in the New York City Council, Tony Avella strongly supported renaming a street after racist Sonny Carson.
A New York City Council candidate who had made his name as a technology consultant and spearheaded an open government initiative several years ago found parts of his website copied by another City Council candidate in a different borough, as Politicker first reported.
William Alatriste / New York City Council
The budget appropriates $ 250 million for the NYCHA and grants it design - build authority, but creates an independent monitor chosen by the New York City Council and NYCHA tenants who will work with the New York City comptroller.
New York City Council District 23: Democrat Barry Grodenchik, a former assemblyman, will likely defeat Republican Joseph Colcannon in a district in which his party has a more than four - to - one enrollment advantage.
New York City Council Speaker and mayoral candidate Christine Quinn is calling for the state to intervene on Extell Development's controversial plan to have...
«The New York City Council was proud to stand with environmental advocates, community groups, faith leaders and New Yorkers to pass legislation to make New York a more green and sustainable city and we're confident Speaker Heastie and the State Legislature shares our commitment to protecting the environment and combatting climate change,» Council spokeswoman Robin Levine said.
Looking ahead to the 2013 Democratic primary for mayor, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn...
The NYPD denied collaborating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a rally for an immigrant activist detained by ICE last month, even as New York City Council members insisted the police department was working with federal immigration authorities that day.
On Saturday, March 26, Participatory Budget voting begins in New York City Council districts running the program.
«At the end of the day, the Democratic conference has become a New York City Council north.
Monday at 5:30 p.m., New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito and Council Member Brad Lander will host a «Celebration of Bangladesh Independence,» at the Council Chambers inside City Hall.
The story of becoming sober more than eight years ago is one Mr. Johnson tells with candor, a key element in the biography of a 35 - year - old who gained national attention for coming out as gay to his Massachusetts high school football team, and who achieved the legislative pinnacle of New York City government on Wednesday, becoming the speaker of the New York City Council.
«Instead of protecting the autonomy of the New York City Council and our legislative process, Gov. Cuomo has added to the rampant dysfunction that is Albany by putting cheap politics ahead of our environment and the will of the people who actually live in New York City,» Levine said.
The nation's largest police union plans to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to influence the New York City Council on behalf of its officers.
«So I was thrilled, to say the least, after two years of hearings and debates when in 2016 the New York City Council followed the lead of Suffolk County and passed Local Law 63, the BYOBag law,» he wrote.
BRONX — Surveying his past four years in office, New York City Council Member Andy King (12th C.D.) delivered his fourth State of the District Address on Sunday (March 12th) before a packed house at the North Bronx Seventh Day Adventist Church on Bronxwood Ave.
The afternoon keynote speaker will be Melissa Mark - Viverito, Speaker of New York City Council.
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at MoMA PS1, New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer will host a Cultural Town Hall event featuring special remarks from the Cultural Affairs Commissioner, Tom Finkelpearl.
«He amassed an entire army of young people all throughout the city to come to my district to make sure that I was reelected to the New York City Council,» Cumbo said.