Sentences with phrase «said city councilmember»

«I am pleased that that the restoration of this site will include a significant tribute to the people who helped to build and shape our wonderful borough; the women of Queens County,» said City Councilmember KAREN KOSLOWITZ.

«We have worked long and hard to end overcrowding in Corona, and the expansion of P.S. 19Q is a milestone in our progress,» said City Councilmember JULISSA FERRERAS, a former P.S. 19Q student.

«New York City will use every resource at its disposal to protect our immigrant communities,» said City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, Chair of the Council's Committee on Immigration.

«Too many of our young people never have a second chance at a life,» said City Councilmember Vanessa Gibson.

It is clear that developers gave full attention to design, which is often an afterthought with affordable housing, said City Councilmember Mark Levine.

«New Yorkers already know the city's subway system has become unreliable, but today's A train derailment was a frightening demonstration that in extreme cases it can even be a threat to public safety,» said City Councilmember Mark Levine in a statement.

«There is no one else bigger to blame than this Governor,» said City Councilmember Jumaane Williams.

I know families of NYCHA won't,» said City Councilmember Jumaane Williams.

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«We recognize that HIV is an epidemic that thrives on inequality,» said Corey Johnson, the city councilmember who represents Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, and the West Village, at a February 26 press conference at City Hcity councilmember who represents Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, and the West Village, at a February 26 press conference at City HCity Hall.

Though the city expanded the scope of the rezoning area to contextually zone the area west of 10th Avenue after requests by Brewer and City Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez, the Borough President said she was unhappy with the final result, stating that R7A zoning is not appropriate for the entire acity expanded the scope of the rezoning area to contextually zone the area west of 10th Avenue after requests by Brewer and City Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez, the Borough President said she was unhappy with the final result, stating that R7A zoning is not appropriate for the entire aCity Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez, the Borough President said she was unhappy with the final result, stating that R7A zoning is not appropriate for the entire area.

Councilmember Lander said the district needed someone like Sikora who would «fight for progressive values in government, try to win a more equal city, address the challenges of climate change, make sure the rights of workers are respected, address the issues of health care on the policy level, and fight in the neighborhoods to improve our schools and make them better.»

Upgrading the signal system is critical to a smoother commute for all New Yorkers and I commend Councilmember Lander for the creation of signalfail.com — an online transparency tool that will assist in showing how the outdated signal system is impacting riders across New York City,» said Assemblymember Robert Carroll.

«We will push forward a pro-parks legislative and budget agenda in the City Council, which is part of what constituents voted for when they cast their ballot in favor of a progressive city government,» said Councilmember Levine in a statemCity Council, which is part of what constituents voted for when they cast their ballot in favor of a progressive city government,» said Councilmember Levine in a statemcity government,» said Councilmember Levine in a statement.

Buffalo Common Councilmembers want something done about what they say is rampant speeding on city streets.

Cuomo says the restructuring board could also provide political cover for local government leaders who need to make unpopular decisions, like laying off workers in order to consolidate services, or reducing the number of city councilmembers or supervisory boards.

She said Tuesday that she would consider paying a visit to the protest site, which has attracted other elected officials ranging from Mayor Michael Bloomberg to City Councilmembers to Borough President Scott Stringer.

University District Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt, who will lead Thursday's hearing, said the cameras could deal with the «Wild West» atmosphere he perceives on city streets.

City Councilmember Mark Treyger (D - Coney Island - Gravesend - Bensonhurst), chairman of the Council's Education Committee, said he is pleased with Mayor Bill de Blasio's choice for New York City schools chancellor, Richard Carranza.

«To many new immigrants, OATH can be the first experience with New York's justice system, and if English is not their first language, the process can be long and difficult,» said New York City Councilmember PETER KOO.

«I am incredibly proud of how our community handled this crisis,» City Councilmember Mark Levine, who represents Spencer's district, said in a statement.

In a joint statement, City Councilmember Mark Levine and State Senator Adriano Espaillat said they were assured by city and state officials that the detected formaldehyde levels posed no threat to the public's health and would not impact the park's activitCity Councilmember Mark Levine and State Senator Adriano Espaillat said they were assured by city and state officials that the detected formaldehyde levels posed no threat to the public's health and would not impact the park's activitcity and state officials that the detected formaldehyde levels posed no threat to the public's health and would not impact the park's activities.

Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, a Brooklyn Democrat, said, «Organizing and building capacity among young LGBT people is critically important to our city.

Those councilmembers — Laurie Cumbo and Robert Cornegy — say the city should focus on permanent, low - income housing and agree with constituents who say too many shelters are in their area.

We honor them today by ensuring this parade continues,» said New York City Councilmember Robert Jackson, who marched in the procession that began on Dyckman Street at noon.

Johnson said that Councilmember Jumaane Williams, a former Speaker candidate, is interested in researching the diversity of the workforce at city agencies.

City Councilmember Mark Levine said the Fight for 15 was «one of the biggest advances for economic justice that we've achieved in decades,» but it left out important sectors of the workforce.

Praising the 191,000 - square - foot site's amenities, former City Councilmember Robert Jackson said, «This is the type of affordable housing mindset we need all around the city.&raCity Councilmember Robert Jackson said, «This is the type of affordable housing mindset we need all around the city.&racity.»

State taxpayers may be putting $ 750 million into the SolarCity plant in South Buffalo, but Buffalo Common Councilmembers say the company is not trying very hard to hire city residents, especially city residents living around the plant.

The former State Assemblymember and former City Councilmember said that while the seat was steeped in history, it was imperative to look forward.

«The governor's spokesman has put out a statement and I take that statement as truth,» said Mark - Viverito, who earned the vocal support of Mayor - elect Bill de Blasio, who called some of the city councilmembers to express his support for her.

At the Stonewall Democrats meeting in Chelsea last night, City Councilmember Gale Brewer said she's unsure if her Paid Sick Leave bill would pass the 51 - member Council, even though it currently has 37 co-sponsors.

Dromm, now a councilmember from Jackson Heights, said, «I am very much opposed to having Diaz in the City Council.

The proposed legislation already has 35 Councilmembers backing it, said Aldebol, but has not yet been brought to the floor of the City Council for discussion and a vote.

«This year, for the first time, the city budget contains neighborhood projects that were selected by the voters,» said Councilmember Brad Lander.

«An attack on the transgender community is an attack on every single one of us,» said Jimmy Van Bramer, the out gay local city councilmember who serves as majority leader.

When the proposed cuts were announced on Thursday, City Councilmember Maragret Chin released a statement saying, «Governor Cuomo's budget again and again targets the most vulnerable members of our community... Cutting funds for senior citizens severs a lifeline to integral health care, nutrition, and counseling services.»

City Councilmember Margaret Chin said she was «disappointed in the governor's backtracking.»

Chelsea City Councilmember Corey Johnson, who will play a key role in either approving or denying the project, said he's keeping an open mind.

«While some people praise Dr. Sims for his medical advances, there's nothing to be proud of here as non-anesthetized, enslaved black women were tortured and abused by his experiments,» said Diana Ayala, Deputy Chief of Staff for City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito and winner of the Democratic primary to replace Mark - Viverito as District 8 Councilmember.

The councilmember also revealed that the City University of New York had agreed to expand its «CUNY in the Heights» campus, and said he hoped it would increase focus on science, technology and math.

«New York City needs more supportive housing in every neighborhood to get more than 40,000 parents and children out of shelters and into permanent housing,» said Councilmember Ben Kallos.

Both Palma and Finnegan said they went to the city's Conflicts of Interest Board for a ruling on whether the Palma defense fund would represent a conflict of interest for the councilmember.

City Councilmember Ben Kallos, whose district also borders the park, said he's still considering the measure.

«This is an essential Queens parade,» said Democratic City Councilmember Costas Constantinides, who has journeyed from Astoria, the next neighborhood over, to march in the parade for more than 10 years.

«I don't think you have to be smarter than Bonzo the chimp to figure out what's going on,» City Councilmember Peter Vallone, who voted against the bill, said before the meeting.

Ederle's historic 14 1/2 - hour swim across the channel is «an apt metaphor for the journey we've taken on this rec center,» said Community Board 7 member Mel Wymore, who explained it took 13 years of work, three Parks commissioners, nine Community Board 7 Chairs and two City Councilmembers to bring the project to fruition.

Discussing the spate of gun violence — some of it in her district, City Councilmember Letitia James said, «There is a crisis in the city of New York that needs to be addressed but not at the expense of our civil rights.&raCity Councilmember Letitia James said, «There is a crisis in the city of New York that needs to be addressed but not at the expense of our civil rights.&racity of New York that needs to be addressed but not at the expense of our civil rights.»

Vacation home rentals attract guests for spa weekend getaways, special events, milestone birthdays, groups of friends, family vacations, church and school groups, and golf trips,» said Rick Hutcheson, Vacation Palm Springs co-founder, who also serves as a Palm Springs City Councilmember.