Post Tagged with: "New York City Council"

FDNY Medal Day, June 2018.  Credit: Mayoral Photography Office.

Rally for Equity, Opportunity and Improved Workplace Culture in the FDNY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and New York City Council Member Kevin C. Riley are joining New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus of the New York City Council on the City Hall […]

by · September 16, 2022 · FDNY, Government, News, Public Safety
Democratic District Leader Marjorie Velázquez, candidate for the 13th City Council District.

NY’s DC 37 Endorses Bronx City Council Candidates

District Council 37, New York City’s largest public sector union representing 150,000 workers and 50,000 retirees, today endorsed eight new candidates for City Council, including four from the Bronx. These candidates add to the list of 31 candidates DC 37 […]

by · February 8, 2021 · Breaking News, News, Politics
Farias fundraises off Diaz ‘rat’ comment

Farias fundraises off Diaz ‘rat’ comment

In an email to supporters former 2017 and declared 2021 Council candidate Amanda Farias blasted CM Rev. Rubén Diaz Sr. for his “Unapologetic mafia mentality.” In an email also titled, Unapologetic mafia mentality,” Ms. Farias writes: “After Diaz Sr.’s comments […]

WYSK: UNIONS FOR AMAZON BUT NOT CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES

WYSK: UNIONS FOR AMAZON BUT NOT CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES

You should know it was very interesting to sit down during the Amazon hearing at City Council. I listened closely as Council Members questioned the leaders of Amazon in City Council Chambers yesterday. As you know, Amazon entered into negotiations […]

A firefighter makes his way past the heavy flames that destroyed three homes in Norwood.--Photo by Toby Norwood

Op-Ed: All I Want for Christmas Is the “Fifth Man” Back

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is to keep New Yorkers safe. And, well, the best way to do that would be to staff all New York City Fire Engines with five firefighters. Currently, about 90% of all FDNY […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Government, News, Op Ed, Opinion
WYSK: Why I Write “What You Should Know”

WYSK: Why I Write “What You Should Know”

By Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr. You should know that The New York City Council’s Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into the writing and distribution of my weekly column, which I titled “What You Should Know” (WYSK). It is important […]

by · July 25, 2018 · News, What You Should Know
Where The Pols Are, July 18: Autism, Stated Meeting, Billy Joel and more

Where The Pols Are, July 18: Autism, Stated Meeting, Billy Joel and more

Mayor de Blasio will deliver remarks at the Bronx County Democrats Dinner. 

Above (l to r): City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, former Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, 21 in'21 Executive Director Moira McDermott, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand​, former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, Public Advocate Letitia James, EffectiveNY Executive Director Morgan Pehme, Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, former City Council candidate Amanda Farias.

Sen Gillibrand Event Highlights Momentum Behind 21 in ‘21 Initiative

The 21 in ’21 Initiative, a group that launched last year to elect more women to the New York City Council, is quickly gaining steam, fueled in part by activism inspired by Donald Trump and the #MeToo movement, as well […]

by · February 28, 2018 · News, Politics, Women
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett and City Council Members announce sweeping legislation to curb smoking and tobacco usage. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

NYC Bans Women Smoking

Sunday, January 21st. You may think the aversion to smoking is a recent development, but the more things change, the more they resemble 1908. On this date that year, the New York City council passed an ordinance that made it […]

Councilman-elect Ruben Diaz, Sr.

Diaz to Take Oath of Office in Special Ceremony, 12/ 21

On Thursday, December 21, Senator Rubén Díaz will be taking the oath of office as the City Councilman for the 18th Council District in New York City. This special ceremony will take place during the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization’s […]

Where The Pols Are, December 18

Where The Pols Are, December 18

Monday, December 18 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in New York City. Comptroller Scott Stringer has no public schedule. 10:30 AM — Dream Act Press Conference calling for passage of the Dream Act of 2017, followed by City Council committee vote […]

CM King Said to be Target of City Council Ethics Probe

CM King Said to be Target of City Council Ethics Probe

The NY Post reports that the City Council’s Standards and Ethics Committee is probing sexual harassment allegations against Bronx Councilman Andy King (D-Baychester/Co-op City). On Thursday, NY1 reported that the closed-door meeting was called for 1 PM Friday, after a […]

Where The Pols Are, September 27

Where The Pols Are, September 27

Wednesday, September 27 Governor Andrew Cuomo is in New York City. 9:00 AM – Comptroller Scott M. Stringer hosts his M/WBE University Workshop 1 Centre Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10:00 AM Lieutenant Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at Women […]

Gjonaj, Diaz Win

Gjonaj, Diaz Win

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj defeated Marjorie Velazquez for the Council post being vacated by Jimmy Vacca. Meanwhile, State senator Ruben Diaz Sr., winning 42 percent of the votes cast, easily defeated four challengers in the race to succeed term-limited incumbent Annabel Palma. Both races […]

by · September 13, 2017 · Bronx Politics, Election News, News, Politics
TODAY IS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY — VOTE TODAY

TODAY IS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY — VOTE TODAY

Today is Primary Election Day in New York City. In Bronx County, there are contests for Mayor, Borough President and City Council. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The city’s official Voter Guide, available at http://voting.nyc/, has […]

by · September 12, 2017 · Editorials, Election News