“I thank City Council Speaker Christine Quinn for scheduling a hearing for November 22 on the amended ‘Fair Wages for New Yorkers’ Act, and I look forward to testifying. Supporters of this bill have been very mindful of the concerns of our opposition, and we believe that the changes to this bill show a serious…
“Governor Andrew Cuomo has made an excellent choice in our former State Comptroller, H. Carl McCall, as the new chairman of the SUNY Board of Trustees. Mr. McCall is a good friend and a dedicated public servant, and I know his years of experience will serve the students of the State University of New York…
Good morning, Chairman Recchia and members of the New York City Council Committee on Finance, my name is Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and I am here today to provide testimony in support of Intro 644, the establishment of the Westchester Square Business Improvement District. I strongly support the creation of a business improvement…
The “Fair Wages for New Yorkers” Act, which was introduced into the City Council at the behest of Borough President Diaz, would require developers that receive heavy taxpayer subsidies to pay their employees a “living wage.” The bill, which was introduced by Council Members Annabel Palma and G. Oliver Koppell on behalf of the borough…
“Saturday, October 15, marks the ninth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This nationwide effort is a call to action for Hispanics/Latinos to protect their lives and the lives of those they love by getting tested and learning about HIV/AIDS. “This year’s theme, ‘Latinos Unite! Let’s stay Healthy! Get Tested for HIV,’ highlights the…
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