Post Tagged with: "NY City Council"

Bronx Political Round Up: Salamanca Hits Gold

Bronx Political Round Up: Salamanca Hits Gold

Bronx Councilman Salamanca Lands Prestigous, Powerful Land Use Committee Last week, the New York City Council held its first Stated meeting of the year, where Council Members were assigned their new committee memberships. As chairman of the powerful and prestious […]

Speaker Corey Johnson Hold His First Press Conference After Being Elected -- Credit William Alatriste (Flickr)

Bronx Political Buzz: Johnson Owes The Bosses

It’s No Surprise As Council Elects CoJo Speaker Last Wednesday, as expected, the City Council elected Manhattan Democrat Corey Johnson as its newest Council Speaker, 48-1 with two absences. Even the three Council Republican members voted for the openly gay […]

Speaker Corey Johnson Hold His First Press Conference After Being Elected -- Credit William Alatriste (Flickr)

Press Clips: Trump Names New US Attorney

PRESS CLIPS: Trump Names New US Attorney By Robert Press   New U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Former US Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara was fired in the early stages of the new Trump Presidential administration. The […]

NY City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (Bronx - CD 8)

Council Members To Rally Against Cassano Re-hiring By FDNY

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Andy King, members of the City Council’s Black Latino and Asian Caucus and the Council’s Jewish Caucus, along with members of the Vulcan Society Inc., NAACP, and National Action Network will […]

by · December 11, 2017 · News, Public Safety
Bronx Political Buzz: Ayala Appears as Only Woman to Win

Bronx Political Buzz: Ayala Appears as Only Woman to Win

After taking a summer hiatus, The Bronx Chronicle’s Political Buzz column is back. Only One of Three Women Candidates Emerged Victorious Bronx County Democrats took one on the chin as it appears the organization failed to deliver the Bronx portion […]

Former Council Candidate Julio Pabon Testifies at CFB Meeting

Former Council Candidate Julio Pabon Testifies at CFB Meeting

On Thursday morning, former Council District 17 candidate Julio Pabon offered testimony about his campaign’s experience participating in the NYC Campaign Finance Board’s matching funds program. Mr. Pabon offered compliments to the CFB compliance staff and was mildly critical of […]

NYC Council District 8 Debate, 8/24

NYC Council District 8 Debate, 8/24

Residents of El Barrio, East Harlem, South Bronx, Randall’s Island or Mott Haven are invited to Thursday’s debate between the democratic candidates running for New York City Council in District 8. Be part of the live audience at Manhattan Neighborhood […]

Diana Ayala (@DianaAyala2017) _ Twitter

Is Council Speaker Using City Resources to Tout Aide’s Campaign

On Monday, a tipster told the Bronx Chronicle that Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito was seen chauffeuring her handpicked heir Diana Ayala to campaign events in her city car (escorted by her NYPD security detail) last weekend. On Saturday, Speaker Mark-Viverito […]

by · July 26, 2017 · Bronx Politics, News
Community Voices Heard City Council Forum, 7/26

Community Voices Heard City Council Forum, 7/26

Join Community Voices Heard, WeACT and DREAM on July 26, 6-8pm for our Council District 8 candidate forum,where local residents are hearing directly from the candidates. Come to 1991 2nd Avenue in East Harlem. Bring your concerns and questions. And […]

John “Bronx Tax Man” Cerini Announces For City Council

John “Bronx Tax Man” Cerini Announces For City Council

Last Saturday, local small business owner, John Cerini declared his candidacy for New York City Council at the Bronx Republican County Committee’s Grand Opening of its field office open house event in Pelham Bay.   Cerini, owner of the well-known 30 […]

by · February 3, 2017 · Bronx Politics
WYSK: Kudos to State Senators for Blocking Nickle Plastic Bag Tax

WYSK: Kudos to State Senators for Blocking Nickle Plastic Bag Tax

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:  Kudos to Senator Simcha Felder and Senator José Peralta By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz District 32 Bronx  You should know that on January 17, 2017, the New York State Senate voted to protect our senior citizens, […]

by · January 23, 2017 · What You Should Know
Join the City Council At The West Indian-American Day Parade, 9/5

Join the City Council At The West Indian-American Day Parade, 9/5

Looking for something fun and cultural to do this Labor Day Monday (September 5)? Then come march with the New York City Council in the 49th Annual West Indian-American Day Parade! This annual celebration of Caribbean culture and pride is one […]

NY City Hall -- Council Chambers, East Wing

Op-Ed — Council Pay Raise and Populist Anger

It’s obscene that the NY City Council voted itself a 32%, $36,0000 retroactive pay raise.

by · February 7, 2016 · Op Ed
We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle and Others Are Hosting 17th CO Candidates Forum, 1/27

We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle and Others Are Hosting 17th CO Candidates Forum, 1/27

BRONX, NY — Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle, Bronxnet and other community organizations are sponsoring a 17 City Council District Candidates Forum on Wednesday, January 27 at Pregones Theater (575 Walton Avenue), 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Due to the venue’s limited […]