Sentences with phrase «said councilwoman»
Said Councilwoman Debi Rose (D - North Shore): «The goals of the Fiscal Year 2015 budget represent a priority shift toward uplifting those who have been overlooked for far too long.
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«I have strong personal feelings against them using our water,» said Councilwoman Cathy Magarelli.
«Most recently we did have the groper who was well - dressed and well - groomed but still assaulting women, and that's what really spawned this,» said Councilwoman Jessica Lappin, who represents the Upper East Side and has handed out fliers with Councilwoman Margaret Chin Downtown to warn women about the spree.
In a statement released by Katz's campaign, Executive Secretary Treasurer of the NYC District Council of Carpenters Michael J. Forde said the Councilwoman's job creation and urban planning credentials separate her from the other candidates:
But the location could be suitable for a new jail, said Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, a Queens Democrat who voiced support for the speaker's vision.
«The community put the line in the sand: no luxury condominiums,» said Councilwoman Laurie A. Cumbo, who prevailed in a tough re-election fight in the Democratic primary in which the project was a central issue.
A native of Queens, and the oldest of three children born to immigrants from Taiwan, she had intended to become a teacher, and was well liked but regarded as serious and low - key at Stuyvesant High School, said Councilwoman Jessica S. Lappin, a classmate.
«Among the issues in my district brought to the commissioner's attention were the unacceptable conditions of Richmond Terrace and the ramps to the Staten Island Expressway,» said Councilwoman Debi Rose (D - North Shore) afterward.
As with the Christmas holiday, this is a time for giving, and I am pleased that we were able to sustain such an important theme into this special holiday,» said Councilwoman Annabel Palma
«This project has never had any real oversight or accountability or full public transparency, so it shouldn't come as a shock that a member of the Bloomberg administration has money invested in it,» said Councilwoman Letitia James, whose district includes the 22 - acre project footprint within Prospect Heights.
«If we all have to not make speeches and stick to the topic, then Peter you need to stick to the topic,» said Councilwoman Helen Foster.
The current fines are seen as «the cost of doing business» and are not high enough to deter apartment and building owners from renting rooms illegally to tourists, said Councilwoman Gale Brewer, one of the bill's chief sponsors.
«The negotiation period for this project is now just beginning,» said Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, while praising the plan that will «create an opportunity for hundreds of families to be able to have a safe place to live.»
«I would publicly take issue with what you're saying,» said Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal (D - Manhattan).
«Often times, women would miss appointments with either a DA, or miss appointments at the police precinct, or, unfortunately in cases, had to go and serve orders of protection, they had to go themselves and weren't able to do that because they weren't able to take the time off work,» said Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland (D - Queens), a prime sponsor of the bill.
«Unfortunately, it's clear that the Howard Hughes Corp. has not fully considered all of the guidelines put forth by the Seaport Working Group,» said Councilwoman Margaret Chin.
«While the town acknowledges that asking for review from the Supreme Court of the United States is an uphill fight, the outcome of the Second Circuit's decision gives [us] no choice but to undertake this endeavor,» said Councilwoman Kathee Burke - Gonzalez, the Town Board's liaison to the airport, in a statement.
«Just like the [Surgeon General's] warning that you see on the side of cigarette packs have changed the perception of smoking, these gun warnings are the first step to changing the public's conversation,» said Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, a co-sponsor of the gun bill.
Said Councilwoman Luanne Konopko, who made aggressive pursuit of block grants one of her original campaign promises in 2009, «I can't tell you how pleased and grateful I am.
The medics are outside «just in case something happens with the family,» said Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D - Queens), who oversaw a council hearing Thursday morning to examine the FDNY's proposed approximately $ 2 billion budget.
«New York City calls on the armed forces to reform their policies regarding diversity training, bullying, and hazing,» said Councilwoman Margaret Chin, the resolution's lead sponsor, who traveled with advocates and Chen's family to a meeting with Pentagon officials about the incident.
«All too often sex offenders become repeat offenders,» said Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D - Middle Village), who represents Ridgewood and Glendale.
The administration has an unofficial hiring freeze in place, but I think it's in everyone's best interests to make it official so we can have time to work on the budget,» said Councilwoman Shanae Williams.
«New hires funded by city dollars at this point would be a reckless move in light of the fiscal state of our city,» said Councilwoman Corazon Pineda - Isaac.
They should have gutted it and redeveloped it,» said Councilwoman Lynn Kopka, the leader of the Democratic minority.
«It's unfair that the city is asking us to do this work when we don't have the resources we need to do the work,» said Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, chairwoman of the Contracts Committee.
«It's important to understand that policies don't come first,» said councilwoman Helen Gym, the sponsor of Martinez and Miller's resolution.
The city Campaign Finance Board says Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley's 2009 campaign committed four violations, but none of them were serious enough to warrant a fine.
«There's a lot of inbreeding going on, and the conditions are deplorable, really — really inhumane,» says Councilwoman Lori Zapf.
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«I don't really trust a private company to watch out for equity because I haven't seen it happen,» councilwoman Meghan Sahli - Wells reportedly said.
«The good news, which is the mantra of my office and community board No. 4, is there will be, yes, by law, 35 years of income - restricted affordable housing,» Gale Brewer, the former City Councilwoman for the area and current Borough President of Manhattan, said at the time.
Earlier this week, Democatic activist and Clarkstown Town Councilwoman Stephanie Hausner said she's eyeing a primary challenge to Carlucci, and union officials have increased their pressure on the senator to abandon his fellow breakaway Democrats.
NYC Councilwoman Tish James has thrown her support behind Sen. Eric Schneiderman's AG bid, saying he's the only candidate in the field with a «real record of standing up for working women.»
Peekskill Councilwoman Vanessa Agudelo has come under fire for her decision not to say the Pledge of Allegiance during Common Council meetings and other events.
Rochester City Councilwoman Molly Clifford said, «The JOSANA neighborhood is home to many young families, and providing affordable housing is key to expanding opportunities for them and their children.
Meanwhile, City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, who represents the area, said she informed staff who work for the mayor's government relations team in December that Allure was emptying its beds.
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Queens Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley said the reason most EMTs don't use GPS is because their ambulance's computers aren't compatible.
Corona has been singled out as having the highest rate of childhood obesity in the city, but City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D - East Elmhurst) joined with local business owners and a new coalition last Thursday to say Mayor Michael Bloomberg's soda ban is the wrong way to fight it.
But it should be based on economic diversity, not necessarily academic,» said City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal of Manhattan.
«We're talking about equity for our neighborhood,» said City Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito, who represents East Harlem, where biking options are limited despite rising interest in cycling.
«The response was amazing and Hollaback really helped bring some tools to empower women,» the councilwoman said.
Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney said she intends to sue Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino to challenge an income cap contained in an ethics package the town board passed last week.
Councilwoman Margaret Chin and Borough President Gale Brewer's legislation comes following a failed 2015 bid for stricter regulations against Downtown's double - decker blight, but increased congestion promised by the L train's impending closure spurred the local pols to action, Chin said.
I have serious concerns as to why our Councilwoman is not supporting this legislation and would urge for her to provide her motives,» said Rivera.
«The challenge is to link these groups up with services and connect them to the community so they don't feel that they are isolated or alone,» said East Harlem Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito who launched the Chinese New Year celebration in the neighborhood last year.
«The borough president is looking at our borough and saying that we're doing great things in this borough and we can really be a model reflective of the entire city,» said City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson of the Bronx.
City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland, who represents part of Peralta's district, said that after election of President Donald Trump, Democrats should be joining forces against Trump's policies — not «empowering» those who support them.
Lee Seeman, a North Hempstead Democratic town councilwoman from Great Neck Estates involved in party politics since 1955, said Terry is known for «getting the people elected, getting out the vote for the people.
City Councilwoman Melinda Katz (D - Forest Hills) says she is the no - nonsense candidate for city comptroller, and when asked what separates her from the other candidates in the four - way Democratic primary, that attitude comes through.