Sentences with phrase «council voted on it»

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Early Thursday morning the New York City Council voted on and passed two bills that will potentially impact how the NYPD operates on a day - to - day basis.

In a rare win for Mayor Bill de Blasio, the City Council voted on March 17 in favor of his sweeping plans to rezone New York to create more affordable housing.

CITY HALL — The City Council voted on Wednesday to pass sweeping reforms to tenant protections in the face of abusive landlords and developers.

A week after Hunter resigned, the Common Council voted on her replacement, which caused controversy with some councilors who said there was not enough time spent vetting the candidates.

In 1988, at Young's urging, the Common Council voted on a proposal to rescind the two - term limit.

it would begin disbanding in March, after the City Council voted on zoning plans the mayor viewed as integral to his affordable housing plan.

The City Council voted on Tuesday to confirm Cappelli to the Civil Service Commission after Mayor Bill de Blasio tapped him for the paid position.

United for Affordable NYC said it would begin disbanding in March, after the City Council voted on zoning plans the mayor viewed as integral to his affordable housing plan.

Our campaign action this week was successful as the UN Human Rights Council voted on 26 June to start drafting a treaty on stopping human rights abuses by transnational corporations.

The Memphis City Council voted on Oct. 3 to offer the tax breaks for the company's headquarters, possibly in addition to incentives from the development agency Economic Development Growth Engine, Shelby County and the state.

Seattle's City Council voted on Monday to levy a special tax on sodas and other sugary beverages sold to consumers, becoming the latest of several local government bodies across the country to take such action for the sake of public health.

May 2 (Reuters)- Amazon.com Inc said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle and might sub-lease rather than occupy another future tower downtown, pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.

May 2 - Amazon.com Inc said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle and might sub-lease rather than occupy another future tower downtown, pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.

Amazon has suspended part of its expansion plans in Seattle, pending the outcome of a City Council vote on a new tax on large employers that would fund programs aimed at providing affordable housing and helping the homeless.

He was merely accused of participating in a city council vote on a relatively small financial matter.

Amazon.com said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.

We give them a lot of input, and at least once a month our National Marketing Council votes on how we spend our money.

A spokesperson said Amazon may also cancel plans to move into another tower being built in downtown Seattle until the city's council votes on plans to introduce a tax on large employers.

Councilman Alan Bolds opposed the plan because he wanted the city to delay the vote until the council votes on amending its comprehensive plan regarding that area.

«I've said this 1,000 times: I don't agree with her on some things, I violently disagree with her on some things, but she has been a very good speaker who has, by and large, kept the City Council voting on those things that are important and directing them on the best interests of the city,» he said.

As NY1's Michael Scotto reports, it's likely the plans will be overhauled before the City Council votes on them.

There are also two full City Council «Stated Meetings» scheduled for this week, at which the Council votes on bill that have passed through committee and new bills are introduced.

A scheduled City Council vote on the controversial Sherman Plaza rezoning plan in Inwood has been...

According to a story now up from the Times, 1199's council vote on the endorsement was unanimous: «The union's 150 - member executive council unanimously backed Mr. de Blasio — something that has not happened, in any citywide primary, in at least 20 years.»

It will be reviewed by Community Board 2, which is expected to sign off on the plan, in October and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer before the City Council votes on it.

Espada actually struck an optimistic tone after the Council voted the project down: «Today's City Council vote on the Armory should clearly send forth the message that the Bronx is pro-business,» Espada said in a statement on Dec. 14, the day of the Armory vote.

«The Governor even had the Chutzpah to suggest the City Council's vote for the BYOBag law was some sort of fluke and shouldn't count,» Kellner wrote, referencing a comment Cuomo made that the council vote on the bag fee bill was a close one while the legislation imposing the moratorium overwhelmingly passed the state Legislature.

Budgets are fluctuating documents, and Mr. de Blasio will have several more chances to update his plan before the City Council votes on it in June, after a series of negotiations.

Speaking at separate events over a two - day span, both Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito acknowledged significant community pushback against the mayor's rezoning proposals and said that those plans will be tweaked before the Council votes on them.

Also at 1:30 p.m., the NYC Council votes on the Cabaret Law and holds a press conference to celebrate its expected passing, Council Chambers, City Hall, Manhattan.

WAMC's Ian Pickus talks with Mike Spain of the Times Union about an Albany Common Council vote on a casino in Rensselaer and the future of the Glens Falls Civic Center.

Mayor de Blasio (center) has said he would visit a stable before City Council votes on whether to ban carriages, but he has not promised to attend Neeson's open house.

WAMC's David Guistina talks with Mike Spain of the Times Union about the IBM - GlobalFoundries deal and an Albany Common Council Vote on red - light cameras in the capital city.

It is expected to pass when the Syracuse Common Council votes on the PILOT agreement Monday.

By Paul Snyder Residents of Madison's Mansion Hill Historic District keep battling the proposed Edgewater Hotel redevelopment as a Common Council vote on the project nears.

She raised the ire last month of anti-police brutality activists by nixing a council vote on legislation requiring police to identify themselves via business cards in stops and notify those they search on their right to refuse.

A Common Council vote on the project is tentatively scheduled for April 20.

There will be another public hearing before the City Council votes on the final plan in the spring.

Madison Alderman Mark Clear says the chances for an April 20 Common Council vote on the proposed Edgewater redevelopment are «slim to none.»

Ultimately, the mayor may accept, reject, or amend the findings of the commission, and the City Council votes on any new salaries to approve them into law.

A day after hearing Ryan's comments, Hogan dashed off an email to the administration and his fellow councilors, threatening to delay a council vote on unrelated projects at the city airport.

The puppy mill ordinance was approved in a 49 - 1 City Council vote on Wednesday morning, City Clerk Susana Mendoza, the proposal's lead proponent, announced.

Chicago City Council Votes On New Rule For Sports Concussions was the previous entry in this blog.

The decision to approve the development will not become final until Council votes on a resolution at the upcoming meeting, but there seems to be no indication Council members will change their minds about moving forward.

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With city data indicating that African - Americans have been charged with marijuana crimes twice as frequently as white residents, the Oakland City Council voted unanimously in March to allocate 50 percent of medical marijuana and cannabis sales permits to people affected by the war on drugs.

«Pending the outcome of the head tax vote by City Council, Amazon has paused all construction planning on our Block 18 project in downtown...

On Wednesday, Portland's City Council voted to tax companies whose chief executives make more than 100 times the median employee pay.

Following the failed vote on the British draft, the council adopted a rival Russian draft that did not mention Iran and simply renewed the U.N. sanctions regime on Yemen for a year.

The president of the Council on Foreign Relations, explains why the U.K.'s vote could spell the end of the European unity project.

«I can confirm that pending the outcome of the head - tax vote by City Council, Amazon has paused all construction planning on our Block 18 project in downtown Seattle and is evaluating options to sublease all space in our recently leased Rainier Square building,» Amazon VP Drew Herdener told the Seattle Times.