Sentences with phrase «city lawmakers voted»

City lawmakers voted late Monday night to join more than two - dozen other New York communities in opposing a controversial oil pipeline linking the Port of Albany to northern New Jersey.

Panhandlers on the corner of Ridge and Abbott roads sparked a new ordinance in Lackawanna, as city lawmakers voted unanimously to adopt a law barring aggressive panhandling.

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Lawmakers also voted to nearly double the city's speed camera program from 140 to 290 — most in the vicinity of about a third of New York City schocity's speed camera program from 140 to 290 — most in the vicinity of about a third of New York City schoCity schools.

A version of the Senate's anti-sanctuary city bill has already been approved last year, with votes from moderate mainline Democratic lawmakers, including Sens. Todd Kaminsky, George Latimer, Kevin Parker and Tim Kennedy (Democrats from upstate and suburban districts in the Assembly opposed the sanctuary state bill).

If either New York City - based lawmaker voted against the extender, that could mean a shutdown of state government — at least temporarily — unless one or more of the 30 Republicans supported it.

After state lawmakers stepped in last week to vote on legislation that would delay the implementation of a plastic and paper bag fee in New York City, a Brooklyn assemblyman, Felix Ortiz, is looking to discourage use of disposable bags statewide.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo endorsed Democratic Sen. Joe Addabbo in New York City today, praising the lawmaker for his «courageous» vote on same - sex marriage in 2011.

At the same time, the $ 79,500 yearly salary impels many lawmakers to pursue some form of supplemental income; the New York City Council, for example, voted in February to raise its members» pay to $ 148,500.

Lawmakers hope to end their session next month after voting on whether to renew or modify New York City's rent regulations and a tax break given to developers of Manhattan real estate.

ALBANY — In New York state government news, it's crunch time for lawmakers looking to put together a new state budget and the state Senate votes to take funds away from so - called sanctuary cities.

Cuomo's plan — which calls for drivers to be automatically registered to vote when they obtain or renew a driver's license — could spur big registration numbers in the motorist - rich suburbs and upstate but do relatively little for the city, which has fewer drivers, lawmakers said.

State lawmakers have voted to delay the implementation of a five - cent fee on plastic and paper grocery bags in New York City, which effectively kills the bill.

The former state lawmaker plans to create a second committee — Nickel PAC — that he said will contribute directly to candidates who pledge to support a City Council speaker next year who vowed to bring the bag fee bill up for a new vote.

While New York City Democrats would likely be the most frustrated if there's no agreement in 2016, there are dozens of lawmakers throughout the state who had to grapple with the issue on the campaign trail this year, and thus suffered a political headache for voting in favor of a budget bill that included a provision which didn't actually wind up raising their salary.

Mr. Crespo's 2011 vote against same - sex marriage is notable because the bill passed the Assembly with relative ease and was overwhelmingly supported by New York City lawmakers.

But, as lawmakers prepare to vote on whether the city should seize over 100 tax delinquent properties, there are some concerns about those properties that aren't vacant.

Bloomberg said he expects the city will fare will under Skelos» rule, although he doesn't expect the Long Island lawmaker will always vote his way.

In the District of Columbia, the Catholic church and other backers of traditional marriage have lobbied the city's lawmakers and rallied to urge that citizens be able to vote on a same - sex marriage bill that is now being considered by the City Council and expected to be put to a final vote by members by the end of the ycity's lawmakers and rallied to urge that citizens be able to vote on a same - sex marriage bill that is now being considered by the City Council and expected to be put to a final vote by members by the end of the yCity Council and expected to be put to a final vote by members by the end of the year.

Sen. Jim Alesi, the first Republican lawmaker to announce he would vote yes for a same - sex marriage bill, is reporting $ 149,595 in total receipts today, but he didn't receive any money from New York City's billionaire mayor, Michael Bloomberg.

One of the biggest legislative battles of Mayor Kathy Sheehan's first term looms today as city lawmakers are expected to vote on whether to scrap Albany's brand - new trash fee on small apartment buildings — a measure Sheehan has vowed to veto.

The City Council voted to raise its pay to $ 148,500 this past February, which has left a number of Albany lawmakers eyeing a run for local legislature next year.

On Tuesday, county lawmakers voted to direct $ 1.1 million in state grant funds to help the city agency pay for the hotel.

Calls for Voter Reform: Voter turnout was low as usual for this week's elections, and on Tuesday, the «Vote Better NY» coalition, led by NYC Votes, the voter outreach arm of the city's Campaign Finance Board, along with other advocacy and good government organizations launched a petition drive to highlight the importance of election reform and call on lawmakers to pass legislation to modernize elections in New York.

Democratic lawmakers from New York City want the rules strengthened, but their plan has yet to get a vote in the Republican - led Senate.

The real estate industry has backed Klein with millions of dollars and the lawmaker has not yet indicated he would vote to return power over rent laws to the city.

The bill, ostensibly drafted to extend mayoral control of the New York City schools, morphed into a catch - all of unfinished business that lawmakers had to vote up or down in its entirety.

A state lawmaker from the Bronx is calling on a city Board of Elections official to be fired after he linked voting fraud to minorities.

In New York state government news, it's crunch time for lawmakers looking to put together a new state budget and the state Senate votes to take funds away from so - called sanctuary cities.

Plastic bags have become a hot button issue at the Capitol of late, with state lawmakers voting this week to delay by one year New York City's imposition of a bag fee, previously approved by the City Council.

NY1 VIDEO: Lawmakers, including City Council Member Daniel Dromm, and immigration rights groups are rallying to extend voting rights to non-citizens in Jackson Heights.

New York City lawmakers — including three potential 2021 mayoral candidates — as well as government reform advocates are calling on the city to adopt instant runoff voting, ranking candidates based on preference, for citywide primarCity lawmakers — including three potential 2021 mayoral candidates — as well as government reform advocates are calling on the city to adopt instant runoff voting, ranking candidates based on preference, for citywide primarcity to adopt instant runoff voting, ranking candidates based on preference, for citywide primaries.

City lawmakers will hold a special meeting on Thursday to vote on funding for a project Mayor Paul A. Dyster says will fix the frozen water problem that's occurred the past two winters on 72nd Street.

Demanding that Gov. Cuomo pay up on the state's long - overdue $ 2.5 billion debt to New York City public schools, two education advocacy groups at a press conference on Feb. 19 released a report that broke down the money owed by Assembly and Senate district in New York City so that each lawmaker who is going to vote on the state budget can tell exactly how much money is missing from his or her district.

Without the pre-clearance protection, lawmakers will not need approval next time they draw district lines and the city Board of Elections can use the old lever - operated voting machines without seeking clearance.

New York State lawmakers, at the urging of Gov. Cuomo, voted on March 15 to cut the retirement benefits for future public employees including New York City public school teachers.

While NYSUT President Karen Magee (pictured) urged lawmakers to reject the measures, city lawmakers said they were told by Mulgrew's team that voting for the package would not be held against them.

While NYSUT President Karen Magee urged lawmakers to reject the measures, city lawmakers said they were told by Mulgrew's team that voting for the package would not be held against them.

Last week, while Pennsylvania lawmakers were taking measures to protect pets from harsh winter weather, Las Vegas city council members voted to repeal a ban on retail pet store puppy sales, 99 % of which come from puppy mills.