Sentences with phrase «as city public advocate»

And in a case of friendly fire, de Blasio's law department suggested James, his progressive ally and successor as city public advocate, was grandstanding.

In other city races, Letitia James handily won a second term as city public advocate, with about 72 percent of the vote.

Not exact matches

As a City Councillor, Rob was a leading advocate for public transit and affordable housing.

But who the candidate will ultimately wind up being remains up in the air as the party could select a placeholder for the post after New York City Public Advocate Tish James confirmed she would not seek the party's line in her bid for AG.

And yet, by the time he threw himself into the crowded field of candidates running for mayor of New York in 2013, he had spent more than a decade honing his political skills, serving two terms on the City Council and one as public advocate, and he managed to outmaneuver higher - profile opponents like Christine Quinn, the New York City Council speaker (and Mayor Bloomberg's all - but - anointed successor).

He is known as a committed advocate for public education, and co-founded the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, which won billions of dollars for city schools from the state, though most of that money has never materialized.

BY NATHAN RILEY A solemn ceremony bringing together leading AIDS organizations and advocates as well as public officials will mark World AIDS Day 2016, with the dedication of the New York City AIDS Memorial at the St. Vincent's Triangle Park.

«As New York City public advocate... I will fight to ensure that New Yorkers receive their fair funding from the state government for our school,» she added.

According to the published reports, Heastie would support James, who would then back Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., a Heastie ally, as her replacement as public advocate, which would be a springboard for Diaz in the 2021 New York City mayoral election.

«Mayor de Blasio, Public Advocate Tish James, Comptroller Scott Stringer and now myself as the City Council speaker all are affirming and are an example of what the electorate has said they want, which is a new direction in the way that the City of New York in lead,» she told the crowd.

Among those present were Barrett's family, including his wife, Fran, who works in Cuomo's office as interagency coordinator for nonprofit services, and a long list of elected officials, including: Reps. Nydia Velazquez and Carolyn Maloney, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, former New York City Public Advocate Mark Green, Counsel to the Governor Alphonso David, Cuomo's Chief of Staff Melissa DeRosa, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and dozens of journalists.

Outside of the Legislature, former gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout may consider running for the post, as could New York City Public Advocate Tish James.

Advocates for the City University of New York this week sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the top legislative leaders in the Senate and Assembly urging a contract for CUNY workers as well as the passage of a maintenance of effort bill to fix infrastructure problems at public college system's campuses.

The pressure on New York City mayoral contender Bill Thompson to end his candidacy to avoid a divisive Democratic runoff is mounting as former supporters of NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn announce their support for the frontrunner, NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio.

# 627 proposed by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, 30 other Council members as well as the Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum.

Leaving aside the fact that the family income was likely close to $ 300,000 at the time of Chiara's crisis, Public Advocate de Blasio, as a city employee, had access to excellent health insurance that covers unlimited inpatient rehab at nominal cost... and that's with the HMO option.

James, the public advocate, has made moves toward a run for New York City mayor in 2021, but her name has also been floated as an attorney general candidate.

The Public Advocate also serves as an ombudsman for city government, providing oversight for city agencies, investigating citizens» complaints about city services and making proposals to address the shortcomings and failures of those services.

«I think that's a great fit for her, and I think she would do a great job as she has been as the public advocate representing a very diverse city, and I think she has inspired other women of color to take on large roles like that,» Bichotte said.

In the race for Public Advocate, technically the President of the City Council, the refreshing Bill deBlasio, who bravely chose not to pursue a third term as Council Member, has led the field to the runoff against the wretched has - been Mark Green.

Niccoli, a graduate of SUNY Albany with a master's degree in public administration from New York University, works as an anti-poverty advocate in Albany with the Labor - Religion Coalition of New York City.

It played a critical role in the election of Bill de Blasio, the public advocate, and John C. Liu, the city comptroller, as well as several members of the City Councity comptroller, as well as several members of the City CounCity Council.

Despite her earlier career as a «radical» on the far left of city politics, first as a campaign manager for Council member Tom Duane and then later a Council member herself, Quinn has emerged as the real estate community's favorite for mayor, besting Comptroller John Liu and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, co-sponsors of a rent control bill that has plagued the industry.

From his time working at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton administration to his work on the City Council to reform 421a and end discrimination against Section 8 tenants to his work as Public Advocate to crack down on bad landlords, no one has done more to fight for affordable safe housing for all New Yorkers.»

At 6 p.m. the CUNY School of Law Democrats will welcome New York City Public Advocate Letitia James as part of their «Ignite Justice!

Mayor Bill de Blasio first created the list in 2010 while serving as the city's public advocate.

His opponents spent the final weeks of the primary race unleashing everything they had against de Blasio, from his association with slumlords that he had gone after as public advocate, to his support for overturning term limits when he wanted to be the City Council speaker in 2005.

New York City Public Advocate Letitia James is accusing the Department of Education of failing to provide services to students with special needs as a result of a flawed data tracking system.

«During a stellar career in the public and private sectors, Ms. Glen has been a leader in financing and rehabilitating thousands of moderate and low - income housing units in our city, as well as an advocate for small businesses and a catalyst for more than $ 5 billion worth of public - private partnerships.

In a Quinnipiac poll last month, Quinn was found with a huge lead among those who are seen as candidates in the race, ranking well ahead of former City Comptroller Bill Thompson, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and current City Comptroller John C. Liu.

Public Advocate Letitia James Supports Call for Divestment from Assault Weapon Manufacturers As we mourn tragedy after tragedy caused by guns, New York City must take a powerful stand against companies that contribute to carnage and violence across our nation.

In a Quinnipiac poll last month, Quinn was found with a huge lead among those who are seen as candidates in the race, ranking well ahead of former City Comptroller Bill Thompson, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and current City Comptroller John Liu.

The duties of the public advocate are limited but include acting as the city's ombudsman and helping residents having trouble with the government get the services they need.

This year, the list marching with him included Letitia James, the city's public advocate, as well as two Downtown pols — State Sen. Daniel Squadron and Councilmember Margaret Chin.

Schneiderman has so far won endorsements from labor unions 1199 / SEIU United Healthcare East and 32BJ, as well as elected officials including U.S. Reps. Jerry Nadler, Charles Rangel and Jose Serrano, NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

Sikora argued there is no conflict with a super P.A.C. helping de Blasio, who used his current role as the city's public advocate to fight against corporate campaign donations.

Before joining the Cuomo administration in 2011, he served as the communications for then city Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, who went on to become New York City mayor and one of the governor's arch political fcity Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, who went on to become New York City mayor and one of the governor's arch political fCity mayor and one of the governor's arch political foes.

In 2012, Mr. de Blasio, as public advocate, proposed piloting a fine - reduction program that emphasized compliance education, required city agencies to report fine revenue and streamlined the adjudication process for business owners to contest violations.

She was introduced by Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union President Stuart Appelbaum who said, as public advocate, James has been a defender of disadvantaged New Yorkers and the city's working class.

The Public Advocate serves as an ombudsman for city government, providing oversight for city agencies, investigating citizens» complaints about city services and making proposals to address perceived shortcomings or failures of those services.

Sworn in as public advocate in 2010, the city's second highest elected office, de Blasio's past work includes managing Hillary Clinton's first U.S. Senate bid from New York in 2000 and serving in the City Council for eight years, representing Brooklyn neighborhocity's second highest elected office, de Blasio's past work includes managing Hillary Clinton's first U.S. Senate bid from New York in 2000 and serving in the City Council for eight years, representing Brooklyn neighborhoCity Council for eight years, representing Brooklyn neighborhoods.

The City Council's 51 seats are up for a vote, as are all five borough - president seats, two district - attorney positions, and the roles of public advocate and comptroller.

Wednesday's testimony also included mentions of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who Singh said he met through Nassau County Democratic Party vice chairman Thomas Garry in 2011 or 2012 when de Blasio was serving as the city's public advocCity Mayor Bill de Blasio, who Singh said he met through Nassau County Democratic Party vice chairman Thomas Garry in 2011 or 2012 when de Blasio was serving as the city's public advoccity's public advocate.

«As the public advocate and an attorney, previously worked of the Legal Aid Society, I will also serve as an attorney in this capacity, pro bono,» Ms. James said at a press conference on the City Hall steps TuesdaAs the public advocate and an attorney, previously worked of the Legal Aid Society, I will also serve as an attorney in this capacity, pro bono,» Ms. James said at a press conference on the City Hall steps Tuesdaas an attorney in this capacity, pro bono,» Ms. James said at a press conference on the City Hall steps Tuesday.

As previously reported, the city's public advocate slammed Quinn's proposed property tax cap for buildings that pledge to reserve a certain percentage of units for affordable tenants.

In addition, appointing James to the job would create a major headache for city voters, creating as many as three elections for Public Advocate, a post that barely deserves one election every four years.

De Blasio was sworn in as public advocate in 2010, the city's second highest elected office.

That's why I am taking action as the New York City Public Advocate to go after guns.

Even the city's Environmental Control Board, which Mr. de Blasio pilloried as public advocate, kept projections flat, at $ 89.8 million over each of the next four years.

The statewide emergence of New York City Public Advocate Letitia «Tish» James, who Wednesday announced her bid for attorney general following widespread mention as a future mayoral candidate.