Post Tagged with: "Governor Andrew Cuomo"

Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York and Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

New Yorkers Urged to Make Their Voices Heard on Cop-Killer’s Parole

Act Now to Keep Cop Killer Anthony Bottom in Prison; Up for Parole This Month; Visit NoParoleforAnthonyBottom.com to Sign the Petition Calling on Cuomo Parole Board to Deny Murderer’s Release Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan today urged New Yorkers […]

On March 12, then-NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman  announced felony charges against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas.

BREAKING: NY Attorney General Schneiderman Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Scandal

STATEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC T. SCHNEIDERMAN “It’s been my great honor and privilege to serve as Attorney General for the people of the State of New York. In the last several hours, serious allegations, which I strongly contest, have […]

by · May 8, 2018 · Government, News, Politics
The consequences of fossil fuels.

New York City & State propose to #DivestNY’s massive pensions from fossil fuels

Recently, after over five years of community campaigning for New York to divest from fossil fuels, City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Governor Andrew Cuomo each released separate proposals to freeze all current fossil fuel investments, divest New York’s public pension […]

by · April 18, 2018 · News
Cuomo’s Illegal ‘I Love NY’ Signs Flout Federal Law

Cuomo’s Illegal ‘I Love NY’ Signs Flout Federal Law

ILLEGAL SIGNS DEFY LOGIC, DEFY LAWS, DEFY TAXPAYERS By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) The governor’s illegal, unnecessary, and now-infamous highway road signs are no longer merely a point of controversy. They are now costing New York millions […]

by · February 11, 2018 · News, Op Ed, Opinion
Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, 32nd Senate District candidate

Bronx Political Round Up: SEIU 32BJ Taps Sepulveda

Local 32BJ SEIU Union Endorses Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda Bronx Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda added the endorsement of Local 32BJ SEIU to his growing list of supporters in his bid for Senate District 32 in the Southeast Bronx. The 163,000-member national union, […]

OPINION: ‘SAFE Act’ Deadline Causing Concerns Across State

OPINION: ‘SAFE Act’ Deadline Causing Concerns Across State

SAFE ACT DEADLINE CAUSING CONCERNS ACROSS NY By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua) When the SAFE Act was passed in 2013, few expected its implementation to go smoothly. The secretive and offensive process by which the bill was […]

by · January 22, 2018 · News, Op Ed, Opinion
The Grand: $65 Million, 138 Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground

The Grand: $65 Million, 138 Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground

Tuesday’s groundbreaking marked the start of construction on three multifamily rental buildings with 138 affordable apartments in the Bronx called The Grand. 

by · January 10, 2018 · Housing, News
Where The Pols Are, January 2

Where The Pols Are, January 2

Tuesday, January 2 Governor Cuomo is in Albany. Comptroller Scott Stringer has no public schedule. Public Advocate Letita James has no public schedule. 11:15 AM – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is sworn in for his third full term. […]

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Where The Pols Are, December 30

Saturday, December 30 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Albany. Mayor Bill de Blasio is in New York City and has no public events scheduled. Comptroller Scott Stringer has no public schedule. Public Advocate Letitia James has no public schedule for […]

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray at Gracie Mansion. Edwin J. Torres/Mayoral Photography Office.

Where The Pols Are, 12/27

Mayor de Blasio meets with the NYCHA Citywide Council of Presidents and has no public events scheduled.

Councilman-elect Ruben Diaz, Sr.

WYSK: My New Year’s Prayers

What You Should Know – My New Year’s Prayers By Senator Rev Rubén Díaz What you should and already know is that the year 2018 is almost here. You should know that on December 31st while thousands of people choose […]

by · December 26, 2017 · News, Opinion, What You Should Know
Important Info for New York Tax Filers

Important Info for New York Tax Filers

This week, Congress passed a tax bill that drastically limits the ability to deduct state and local taxes beginning on January 1.According to Governor Andrew Cuomo this move will have a devastating effect on thousands of New York homeowners. Cuomo […]

by · December 24, 2017 · News
Bronx Political Round Up — Blake Blasts Alleged Trump Remarks

Bronx Political Round Up — Blake Blasts Alleged Trump Remarks

Blake Blasts Alleged Trump Remarks on Haitians and Nigerian Immigrants Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake called alleged comments made by President Trump regarding Haitians and Nigerians the latest unacceptable examples of the President’s “racist, ignorant and bigoted language.” He condemned Trump […]

BREAKING: Sepulveda Announces Run for State Senate Seat

BREAKING: Sepulveda Announces Run for State Senate Seat

As expected Bronx Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda announced his intention to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by Senator Ruben Diaz, who was recently elected to the New York City Council. The seat in the 32nd Senate District will […]

Cuomo: No guns for domestic abusers

Cuomo: No guns for domestic abusers

In an email to supporters and a series of tweets, Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced legislation to remove all firearms from those persons who commit any domestic violence crimes. Cuomo declared on Twiter : “Given the inextricable link between domestic […]

by · December 13, 2017 · Crime, Domestic Violence, Guns, News