I’d rather look ridiculous when everybody else does than plain and sensible all by myself. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: President Trump’s Actions on Temporary Protected Status “The Trump Administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of refugees from El Salvador, Haiti and Nicaragua is cruel and unnecessary. “To turn our […]

Statement from Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein Governor Cuomo is right in saying that together we’ve accomplished so much to improve the lives of every New Yorker, working as one. Paid Family Leave, a $15 minimum wage, Raise the […]

In the wake of the horrific terrorist attack that occurred recently in Lower Manhattan, Senator Jeff Klein is proposing new legislation that will help  prevent tragedies. The proposal, called the Vehicle Ramming Prevention Act, is made up of four component […]

Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s $18 Billion Border Wall (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the funding request from President Trump to build his border wall: “President Trump has no […]

BP DIAZ HOSTS ‘BRONX JEWISH HALL OF FAME’ CEREMONY Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and the Bronx Jewish Historical Initiative honored the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017 at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, highlighting the rich […]

As 2018 progresses, I wanted to give you an update on the some of the things I have been working on in D.C., and tell you a little about what my priorities are heading into the new year. I believe the […]

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Gov. Cuomo’s ‘State of the State’ Address “In his speech today, Governor Cuomo outlined a clear progressive vision for protecting our most vulnerable citizens, continued economic development and job creation, a fairer criminal justice […]

New York City Department of Sanitation to Resume Limited Collection on Saturday The Department of Sanitation will resume limited collection tomorrow evening, starting with Saturday material. Residents should remove any snow and ice from around bags and cans to make […]

DSNY is Now Hiring Emergency Snow Laborers; Register Now to Help Clear Snow and Ice After Major Winter Storms The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that people interested in working as emergency snow laborers should register at […]

Just in time for the holidays, Senator Jeff Klein announced critical funding for the YMCA of Greater New York’s Family Ties Program. The $50,000 in state funding secured by Senator Klein will support the community engagement program in which parents […]

Suppositious Definition: (adjective) Based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence. Synonyms: Conjectural, Divinatory, Hypothetical, Suppositional Usage: Theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly suppositious and involve much educated guessing.