Sentences with phrase «city lawmakers for»

They must, the council argues, submit their plan to city lawmakers for approval.

Police commissioner Bill Bratton said Monday that he will ask city lawmakers for permission to hire more than 1,000 new officers, a turnaround from his earlier resistance to the City Council's push to increase the size of the NYPD.

Not exact matches

Taking a page from laws creating sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants, a group of lawmakers have submitted a bill that bans California law enforcement from working with federal authorities if they attempt to take action against marijuana grow facilities or dispensaries that operate legally under state law.

New York state last month passed a similar measure that makes it illegal to advertise apartments for fewer than 30 days in New York City, and lawmakers have pushed the federal government to take a closer look at Airbnb and other home - sharing sites on accusations of creating housing shortages and driving up rental costs.

For two years, Mayor Luke Bronin has fashioned his city budgets from a mix of steep cuts, labor concessions and, at times, layoffs as he pleaded with state lawmakers for more monFor two years, Mayor Luke Bronin has fashioned his city budgets from a mix of steep cuts, labor concessions and, at times, layoffs as he pleaded with state lawmakers for more monfor more money.

Now owners seem to be telling their brethren whose teams play in unattractive ballparks — the Twins, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates among them — that they can threaten to bolt if lawmakers rebuff their proposals for a state - or city - subsidized stadium, as has happened in Minnesota.

At noon, Gay and transgender rights advocates including Empire State Pride Agenda members and city and community officials call for state lawmakers to pass GENDA during the current legislative session, City Hall steps, Manhatcity and community officials call for state lawmakers to pass GENDA during the current legislative session, City Hall steps, ManhatCity Hall steps, Manhattan.

Democratic Sen. Ruben Diaz on Tuesday announced he will run for the New York City Council, making him the latest in a string of Albany lawmakers looking for work that is closer to home and with better pay.

Lawmakers have three legislative session days to go this week, with the session wrapping up on Thursday and a range of issues left unresolved, including an extension of mayoral control for New York City schools.

A plan that would allow for tolls along Manhattan roadways at peak times continues to face an uphill climb among Republican lawmakers from New York City in the state Senate.

«My hair is red, but I have considered setting it on fire to demonstrate the urgency,» Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan told state lawmakers, referring to the capital city's need for $ 12.5 million to close its budget gap this year.

Negotiations continued today at the Capitol as lawmakers convene for an extraordinary session of the Legislature on Tuesday as talks continue over a potential broader deal beyond the extension of mayoral control for New York City schools.

Finding ways of funding mass transit has been a key issue for lawmakers this legislative session amid ongoing problems with the New York City subway system.

If he wins, the Democrat would tie former Bronx Councilman Joel Rivera for the title of youngest city lawmaker in Big Apple history.

Lawmakers are also considering measures for financial relief for the Vernon Downs racino in the Mohawk Valley, speed cameras for New York City.

The hope for Senate Republicans in part is that a unified Senate Democratic conference could help pull the chamber toward the New York City center of power, diluting upstate lawmakers» influence (it's worth noting that Sen. Andrea Stewart - Cousins, the Democratic leader, is from a suburban district, not New York City.

Lawmakers are also considering an extension of a tax break for lower Manhattan real - estate that is favored by the Real Estate Board of New York and a provision to bolster New York City police and firefighter pensions.

On what has become known as Tin Cup Day, de Blasio doubled down on the positions he has articulated many times in the past weeks and months, rebuffing lawmakers» calls for the city to spend more money on the MTA.

Lawmakers in the state Senate engaged with Mayor Bill de Blasio for nearly four hours on Wednesday on the renewal of mayoral control of New York City schools.

For state lawmakers, meanwhile, they hope to return to issues after a long slog of the campaign season, including helping cities become more environmentally friendly.

Lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo last year approved a 12 - month extension for mayoral control after Mayor Bill de Blasio sought making the authority over the city education system permanent.

At 9:30 a.m., VOCAL - NY, the Corrections Accountability Project, JustLeadershipUSA and advocates urge lawmakers to end the practice of exploiting people incarcerated in city jails to generate revenue for the city budget, City Hall gates, Broadway side, Manhatcity jails to generate revenue for the city budget, City Hall gates, Broadway side, Manhatcity budget, City Hall gates, Broadway side, ManhatCity Hall gates, Broadway side, Manhattan.

At 11:15 a.m., the Bail Bond Accountability Coalition, advocates and elected officials urge lawmakers to pass protections for consumers exploited by the bail bond industry, outside City Hall gates on the Broadway side, Manhattan.

Lawmakers and Cuomo are considering about $ 250 million earmarked for NYCHA improvements, with discussions surrounding a private contractor for the repairs — a push that's opposed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Heastie.

The IDC has pointed out, too, that its members are supportive of abortion rights while the mainline Democrats have at least one member staunchly opposed, Sen. Ruben Diaz, a Bronx lawmaker running for city Council.

The mayor's decision to pay school - bus workers seniority benefits that are not part of their contract is going to cost taxpayers $ 136 million — and a city lawmaker is calling for an investigation.

But Senate GOP lawmakers have also pushed school safety provisions that add funding for resource officers and put police officers in New York City schools while also freeing up funding from a bond act to pay for security upgrades.

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito joined some of the country's top Latino lawmakers on Monday to charge that Sen. Bernie Sanders wasn't there for the Latino community when they needed him most.

However as Norden points out, those 18 lawmakers ran for state office under the state's campaign finance system, not for city office under the city's public financing system.

However, lawmakers rejected a costly proposal for disability benefits for New York City police and firefighters.

While the race to challenge City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone) was already crowded on the Democratic side, a member of his own party has stepped up for a spot on the ballot now that the lawmaker faces federal corruption charges.

But the bargain, which could have included extending mayoral control of New York City schools in the process, was ultimately not to be as lawmakers adjourned for what they said was the rest of the year.

Already, some New York City lawmakers are calling for its repeal.

«We have had only approximately 50 percent of our homicides solved since 2007, but the manpower on the street has continually increased and the budget has continually increased for that, and that doesn't make communities feel safer,» Redden told lawmakers during the hearing, held in Council Chambers in City Hall.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York lawmakers have not included in draft state budgets the $ 16.4 million Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner requested for emergency fixes to the city's water mains, roads and swimming pools.

The preparations come as state lawmakers are close to negotiating a budget that could allocate as much as $ 540 million a year for full - day pre-K in New York City.

Before then, lawmakers and Cuomo must negotiate major pieces of legislation, including the renewal of a lucrative tax break program for New York City developers that also plays a role in the criminal complaint against Skelos.

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Commission documents obtained and authenticated by City & State show that Moreland's investigators sought to determine if lawmakers were spending the contributions they received for legitimate campaign - oriented purposes, or whether any money was going to their personal use, in violation of state law.

But for the moment, amid a sea of names being floated — New York City Public Advocate Tish James, Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas among them — lawmakers are still working out more thorny legal questions of a joint session of the Senate and Assembly, which would be required to fill the post.

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.

Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins met privately in New York City on Wednesday with Brooklyn Sen. Simcha Felder, a lawmaker who is a key linchpin for control of the narrowly divided chamber.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan says he's not convinced lawmakers should extend mayoral control of New York City schools for Mayor Bill de Blasio.

The mayor is hardly the first Democrat this year to criticize Cuomo, who has been knocked by state lawmakers and city council members for the better part of the year following his re-election last November.

The push from Democratic lawmakers came in a statement from Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins and Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who is running in a congressional primary this month for the 13th district in New York City.

New York City Council Carlos Menchaca has received the endorsement of three state lawmakers in his bid for re-election as he faces a primary bid from Assemblyman Felix Ortiz.

Lawmakers are scheduled to leave Albany on Thursday, but key issues beyond ethics remain elusive, including an extension of mayoral control for New York City schools.

The New York legislature was closing down on an end - of - session deal that would strip convicted lawmakers of their pensions, extend mayoral control of New York City schools for one more year, and legalize daily fantasy sports gambling.

It's time for our lawmakers to listen to us,» said Onida Coward Mayers, NYC Voter Coordinator and Director of Voter Assistance at the New York City Campaign Finance Board.

City lawmakers laid into public housing officials Tuesday for lagging behind on $ 3 billion in repairs to buildings socked by Superstorm Sandy.