Sentences with phrase «city elected officials»

Through a voter initiative in 1993, a two - term limit for city elected officials was created.

Voters approved the commission's two ballot proposals that year: One limiting city elected officials to two terms, and another that included some election reforms and other administrative changes.

The defense claim of selective prosecution stems from recent revelations that Singh, the government's star informant, secretly pleaded guilty in October 2016 to bribing Mangano and Venditto, and also to trying to bribe a New York City elected official with campaign contributions — identified in Azrack's decision as Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio — who has resisted including the «Fair Fares» (city - funded half - priced Metro Cards) measure in his budget — was massively outnumbered by an army of city elected officials, district attorneys and labor leaders who called on him to pony up $ 212 million for it in his executive budget.

Willing to share the spotlight with Democrats he has feuded with, Cuomo held the rally with fellow statewide and city elected officials with 1199 SEIU, a labor union that has backed his policy proposals over the years.

At a September ribbon cutting for the new no. 7 train station at Hudson Yards, several city elected officials jumped to Mr. de Blasio's defense after Thomas Prendergast, the chairman of the MTA and a Cuomo appointee, without warning criticized the city's contribution to the authority.

As Mr. Linares enjoyed the accolades that came with being the first city elected official from the Dominican Republic, Mr. Espaillat was anonymous, just trying to hang on after fending off a challenge in 1995.

As usual, stakeholders across the board — City Council members, other city elected officials, nonprofit organizations — are making their budget priorities known, pushing for funding for the next fiscal year.

Williams — one of just a few New York City elected officials who endorsed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for president in the New York presidential primary — also weighed in on the upcoming presidential election in November.

EmblemHealth has invited many city elected officials to speak, several are expected.

Gotham Gazette, published by Citizens Union Foundation, has created Councilpedia to expand and enrich the conversation about money and politics in New York City by enabling you, our readers, to share information about city elected officials and the people and organizations that give them money.

That's why 19 State legislators representing Brooklyn and Staten Island — Republicans and Democrats alike — as well as city elected officials, business leaders, labor unions, truckers, the American Automobile Association, local residents, and civic organizations came together to urge the Governor to amend the Executive Budget proposal to include design - build for the BQE.

Rozic stood beside city elected officials, including Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Fresh Meadows) to call on the MTA's reversal of drastic $ 93 million annual cuts made in 2010, which included the slashing of 32 bus routes and reduction of three subway lines.

Also at 1 p.m., CUNY students, faculty and staff, and city elected official host press conference to call for increase in state aid to CUNY, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Ms. James is still the only city elected official to win an election on the WFP line alone (the WFP cross-endorses Democratic candidates and then lends its vaunted get - out - the - vote operation to boost their chosen Democrat.)

Mayor Bill de Blasio and many other New York City elected officials joined a Harlem rally Saturday demanding the renewal of rent regulations.

But in what is the first significant break between the mayor and a prominent Democratic city elected official, Mr. Stringer doubled down on the issue today.

State and City Elected Officials Call for Independent Monitor to Oversee NYCHA New report shows long wait time for lead and mold complaints New York, NY — Members of the New York State Senate, Assembly and New York City Council -LSB-...]

ATLANTA — There are two New York City elected officials running for Democratic National Committee offices here Saturday.

The press conference, organized by Orthodox Jewish power broker Michael Miller and his Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, also brought together city elected officials like Comptroller Scott Stringer and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.

In 1977, after two failed attempts, the Rev. Wendell Foster won the seat, becoming the borough's first black city elected official.

Mayor de Blasio — who has resisted including the measure in his budget — was massively outnumbered by an army of city elected officials, district attorneys and labor leaders who called on him to pony up $ 212 million for it in his executive budget.

Mr. Rangel, along with California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and several city elected officials, boosted Ms. Hochul at the Upper West Side event.

It was an arresting start to the Trump presidency for three New York City elected officials.

Council members are also preparing to vote for salary increases for themselves and other city elected officials.

Like many state and city elected officials who spoke at Saturday's labor luncheon, Heastie cited threats to progressive institutions posed by President Donald Trump's administration as he urged union leaders to oppose the convention.

New York City members dominate the Democrat - controlled Assembly and many city elected officials, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, have said they want the next speaker to be from the city.

The fund - raiser represents the latest effort by city elected officials to insert themselves into Albany politics, where Mayor Bill de Blasio has become an increasingly relevant player.

A Staten Island councilman is the first city elected official to back Donald Trump's campaign for president.

The good government group Citizens Union has announced its support for salary increases for city elected officials — while also proposing reforms to be made in conjunction with such an increase.

Several New York City elected officials have rallied outside Trump Tower to denounce Donald Trump's comments about a federal judge's Mexican heritage.

Dave SandersState and city elected officials, parents and education advocates stand united outside Department of Education headquarters on Feb. 28 in favor of proposed state legislation that would require elected parent councils to approve school co-locations before they could go into effect.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew joined state and city elected officials, parents and education advocates on Feb. 28 to announce his support for proposed state legislation that would require elected parent councils to approve school co-locations before they could go into effect.

New York City elected officials and independent watchdogs continue to voice concerns about the Department of Education's transparency and contract procurement process.

This bill, according to experts and city elected officials, addresses an increasing problem of investors who acquire older properties to flip them for profit without making needed repairs, such as finding the source of a leak rather than just plastering over a water - logged wall.

State and city elected officials, parents and education advocates stand united outside Department of Education headquarters on Feb. 28 in favor of proposed state legislation that would require elected parent councils to approve school co-locations before they could go into effect.

Ignizio said he's already working with other state and city elected officials to figure out a longer - term fix.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — The FDNY and city elected officials will hand out free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Washington Heights on Friday afternoon.

NEW YORK - Several city elected officials have taken action against an attorney after his racist rant went viral on social media.

Several New York City elected officials — including Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito — rallied today outside Trump Tower to denounce Trump's comments about a federal judge's Mexican heritage.

A Democratic primary is shaping up in Brooklyn between a longtime New York City elected official and a first - term assemblywoman.

At 7 a.m., New York City elected officials will hold day two of their tour of transit issues, starting at Queensboro Plaza, Queens.

The mayor signed legislation today giving immediate pay raises to New York City elected officials.

In early February, at about the same time the Council was voting through raises for all city elected officials, Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito provided Council members with about $ 29,500 each in additional funding for their offices.

The comptroller, who has the highest approval rating of any city elected official according to a recent Quinnipiac Poll, said he understood why so many of his colleagues were excited to participate in a roll - out of the program today, and to offer their support in a press release in which Mr. Stringer was notably absent.

NEW YORK, NY (03/18/2018)(readMedia)-- Attorney General Schneiderman, New York City elected officials, unions and grassroots organizations rallied at Foley Square to urge the New York State legislature to include early voting in the state budget due April 1st.

Board President of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, Angelo Vivolo, had this to say; «With no firm answer from our City's Mayor on whether the monument to Columbus will stay or go, we are forced to reach out to all New York City elected officials and 2017 electoral candidates to demand their position on this important part of our Italian - American history.