Category Archives: Budget
The Mayor’s Preliminary Budget: Sound plan but I have reservations.
Today’s Preliminary Budget, following on the Governor’s proposed Executive Budget last month, gives us all hope that the worst effects of the economic downturn are finally starting to pass. We are pleased that there are no new major cuts or tax … Continue reading
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Preparing to pass the budget
The City Council is on course to pass the FY2012 budget tonight. The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. to approve the budget bills, and the entire Council is scheduled to vote at 8 p.m. We have … Continue reading
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FY2012 Budget
Last night I joined Speaker Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg to agree on the major points of the FY 2012 budget. We’ll be working very hard over the next few days before we vote to approve it, but we scored some … Continue reading
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Nearing a budget deal
At 10 p.m., I’ll be joining Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to announce the details of the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. The announcement will be broadcast live on Switch port CTY-3, NYC-TV Channel 74 and www.nyc.gov.
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Public hearings completed
Yesterday the City Council Finance Committee completed its FY2012 Executive Budget hearings. It was a long day – we didn’t leave until 9:15 p.m. last night – but it was a productive session that brought a lot of important issues … Continue reading
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Rally to save Ladder Company 161 on Sunday
This Sunday, June 12, I am joining Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny for a rally to save Ladder Company 161. The Bloomberg administration wants to close this fire company to save money, but we need these brave firefighters … Continue reading
In support of the FDNY
The FDNY is rallying at City Hall. I just put out the following statement in response. Today, as the brave men and women of the FDNY march on City Hall, I want to make something very clear: There is no … Continue reading
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BID objection form
Today the Finance Committee is hearing testimony on a Business Improvement District (BID) being proposed for Chinatown. It’s quickly been made clear that the form businesses are required to file with the Office of the City Clerk to voice objections … Continue reading
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Change to the budget hearing schedule
There’s been a minor change to the Executive Budget Hearing schedule. The hearing on parks, joint between the Finance Committee and the Parks & Recreation Committee, has been moved. It was originally scheduled for May 24. It will now be … Continue reading
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Demanding the list of fire company closures
Yesterday I joined City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Fire & Criminal Justice Services Chair Elizabeth Crowley to demand that the FDNY furnish the list of fire companies they are considering for closure. This list has already been shared … Continue reading
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