Sentences with phrase «said councilman»
«We need to continue to support home builders and home owners in this great country,» said councilman Murphy.
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«I think this is a watershed moment for the city,» said Councilman Alex Taft.
said Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who sponsored the legislation.
«The thing that people wanted to talk to me about when I was running for city council was education,» said councilman Bates Mattison, who will serve on the governing board of the school.
«We anticipated that he would make it as difficult as possible — that's what he's done,» said Councilman Jumaane D. Williams, a co-sponsor of the legislation along with Councilman Brad Lander.
«She's done an outstanding job so far,» said Councilman Donovan Richards, the Progressive Caucus» new co-chair.
«I'm not a «new Democrat,» I'm a lifelong Democrat,» said Councilman Robert Jackson of Harlem.
And I think that's primarily because it's socially acceptable, and we see baseball players using it on the field,» said Councilman Corey Johnson (D - Manhattan), the sponsor.
They have done absolutely nothing to help tenants in New York City,» said Councilman Jumaane Williams, a Brooklyn Democrat and chair of the Council's housing and buildings committee.
«We have a problem» said Councilman Borelli, «The preliminary budget that was presented in September has many underlying issues that create a structural deficit totaling $ 2,260,000.»
«We're going to have a public hearing,» said Councilman James LaForest.
«The highest court may be divided today, but our hearts and hope across the country continue to be united around one simple truth: our immigration law system is broken and we are going to need more than executive orders,» said Councilman Carlos Menchaca, who chairs the City Council's immigration committee.
«It's terrible public policy,» said Councilman Rory Lancman (D - Queens).
We have reached this goal in the historic agreement on Astoria Cove,» said Councilman Costa Constantinides, the Democrat representing Astoria.
«I remember when Liu said he wouldn't run again when term limits were overturned, and he didn't,» said the Councilman who recalled his election in the same year Liu was elected as Comptroller.
«With the Trump administration in place, people who don't necessarily even believe in climate change, I'm really worried whether the money will even be there,» said Councilman Donovan Richards, a Democrat whose district includes parts of Rockaway.
«It is going to be a test of her speakership,» said Councilman Corey Johnson, a Manhattan Democrat who is an ally of Ms. Mark - Viverito.
«Where the city in particular controls sites, I believe that we should be looking to drive a harder bargain on deeper affordability,» said Councilman Donovan Richards, chairman of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchise.
«There's opportunity for anyone in this industry to do fine,» said Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez (D - Manhattan), who chairs the Transporation Committee.
«I feel that the Ethics Board has unfairly and improperly smeared my name, and I intend to clear it,» said the councilman.
«We found according to our zoning code it wasn't permitted to begin with,» said Councilman Bob Ghosio, who is the Town Board liaison to the helicopter noise steering committee.
«It's been put in the oven, it's been mushed around, it's been baked over again, but it's still a tax on the residents of the borough of Queens,» said Councilman Barry Grodenchik (D - Queens).
«From carwash owners to freelancers, this Council has advanced the rights of workers,» said Councilman Brad Lander of Brooklyn.
«The state comptroller's office said if the town covered a shortfall in the EMS budget, it would become a loan,» said Councilman Gene Arsenault.
«What we are going to do is redefine what it means to be a card - carrying New Yorker,» said Councilman Carlos Menchaca, a Brooklyn Democrat who co-sponsored the legislation.
«Ultimately, the good moral character is for the protection of the public,» said Councilman John Gosek, who sponsored the resolution.
«I have concerns about the withdrawal of bond financing from the project and the impact on the boilers at Astoria Houses,» said Councilman Ritchie Torres (D - Bronx), chair of the investigations committee.
«Any time you're going to have a situation where you're doing an evaluative process of the number of tickets that are issued we call that in layman's terms... that's a quota,» said Councilman David Greenfield, D - Brooklyn.
«We're moving forward and I am so proud to be here,» said Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, who helped fund the $ 500,000 project through the City Council.
I don't believe it actually makes us safer because it frays the bond of trust between police and the community,» said Councilman Brad Lander, a lead sponsor of the inspector general proposal, said Tuesday.
«All New Yorkers should feel confident that their food is safe when they go out to eat, whether it's at a food truck or a brick and mortar restaurant,» said Councilman Corey Johnson (D - Manhattan), the chairman of the health committee.
«When I asked if there should be different standards for schools versus restaurants, it hit me grades may be a part of it,» said Councilman Daniel Dromm (D - Jackson Heights).
We want that stopped,» said Councilman James Vacca, D - Bronx.
«Any attempt by the city to target College Point for a proposed jail site will be met by fierce and complete opposition,» said Councilman Paul Vallone, who represents the area.
It marks the night they lost their mom to domestic violence,» said Councilman Rich Thomas.
It's going to happen — one way or another,» said Councilman Antonio Reynoso (D - Brooklyn), one of the chief sponsors.
«It does not add up,» said Councilman Donovan Richards (D - Queens), chairman of the Public Safety Committee.
We can either do it in partnership with the powers that be, or we can discharge,» said Councilman Ritchie Torres (D - Bronx), the other lead sponsor.
«We have to hear the bill, that's the thing,» said Councilman Donovan Richards, a Queens Democrat.
«Our public facilities are still left vulnerable,» said Councilman Mark Treyger, chair of the recovery and resiliency committee.
«For years the Somerset County Republican organization has gotten a free pass due to party affiliation, this year is different,» said the councilman.
«Any correctional facility in my district or on Staten Island is a non-starter for me,» said Councilman Steven Matteo, who represents Staten Island and is the Council's minority leader.
«I'm having a good time and enjoying the work,» said the councilman, who served a previous term on the Town Board from 2004 to 2007.
«The fee is irritating, which is precisely why it works,» said Councilman Brad Lander, a Brooklyn Democrat and, with Councilwoman Margaret Chin, a Manhattan Democrat, a main sponsor of the legislation.
«Receivership is code word for privatization and New York City schools are not for sale,» said Councilman Mark Treyger (D - Brooklyn), in reference to Cuomo's plan to take over troubled schools.
We're simply here to ask for the ability to control our own destiny in New York City,» said Councilman Mark Levine.
Thanks to «great teamwork» on the Town Board and the fortitude of Woodstock residents, the town had survived «a rough couple of years,» said the councilman, alluding to the fiscal crisis that loomed before the last local election, requiring painful budget cuts.
«There were documents submitted to the federal government that were lies,» said Councilman Jumaane Williams, who also supports strict HPD oversight of NYCHA.
Several sources said the councilman had thought about running for the borough president seat back in 2009 but changed his mind after the Council voted to extend term limits for all city elected offices.
I am proud to take part in an effort that brings the power directly to the taxpayers and brings greater transparency to the budgeting process,» said Councilman David G. Greenfield.