New York City 2021 Primary Prochoice Voter Guide

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

New York City 2021 Primary Prochoice Voter Guide New York City 2021 Primary 1 of 2 #VOTEPROCHOICE Voter Guide NOTE: Candidates may be in a different order on your ballot than displayed on this guide These #VOTEPROCHOICE ranked recommendations are based on evaluating candidatesʼ level of support for reproductive freedom. New York City voters should try to fill out all ranks on their ballot in every race to ensure their vote will be counted in multi-candidate open seats. Ranking candidates will not harm or take away votes from your top choice candidate. For more information about our process, visit www.voteprochoice.us/nyc-faq-2021 Citywide Races (mark all Ranked Choice Voting Races as displayed here for Citywide Races): Mayor of Public New York City Comptroller Advocate Maya Wiley Brad Lander Jumaane Williams Kathryn Garcia Corey Johnson Dianne Morales Brian Benjamin Shaun Donovan Reshma Patel Raymond McGuire Zachary Iscol Borough President Races Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island 1. Vanessa Gibson 1. Jo Anne Simon 1. Brad Hoylman 1. Elizabeth Crowley No prochoice candidates 2. Nathalia Fernandez 2. Pearlene Fields 2. Mark Levine 2. Donovan Richards running in this race. #VOTEPROCHOICE cannot 3. Samuel Ravelo 3. Antonio Reynoso 3. Benjamin Kallos 3. Diana Sanchez make a recommended rank. 4. Kimberly Council 4. Lindsey Boylan 4. Jimmy Van Bramer 5. Robert Ramos, Jr. 5. Elizabeth Caputo 5. Stan Morse Manhattan District Attorney (Not a Ranked Choice Voting race - mark only one candidate): Tahanie Aboushi City Council Races: District #01 District #04 District #07 District #10 1. Gigi Li 1. Keith Powers 1. Stacy Lynch 1. Carmen De La Rosa 2. Susan Lee 2. Marti Cummings 2. Johanna Garcia District #05 3. Christopher Marte 1. Tricia Shimamura 3. Shaun Abreu 3. Angela Fernández 4. Tiffany Winbush 2. Julie Menin 4. Maria Ordoñez 4. Josue Perez 5. Jenny Low 3. Kim Moscaritolo 5. Daniel Cohen 5. Francesca Castellanos District #02 4. Rebecca Lamorte District #08 1. Carlina Rivera 5. Chris Sosa 1. Diana Ayala District #03 District #06 District #09 1. Aleta LaFargue 1. Sara Lind 1. Kristin Richardson Jordan 2. Erik Bottcher 2. Gale Brewer 2. Sheba Simpson 3. Arthur Schwartz 3. Jeffrey Omura 3. Ruth McDaniels 4. Leslie Boghosian Murphy 4. David Gold 4. Pierre Gooding 5. Marni Halasa CONTINUED 5. Maria Danzilo 5. Cordell Cleare 2 of 2 City Council Races (Continued): District #11 District #19 District #26 District #35 District #43 1. Maria "Mino" Lora 1. Adriana Aviles 1. Julia Forman 1. Crystal Hudson 1. Justin Brannan 2. Abigail Martin 2. Austin Shafran 2. Amit Singh Bagga 2. Renee Collymore District #44 3. Jessica Haller 3. Richard Lee 3. Ebony Young 3. Dierdre Levy 1. No prochoice candidates in this race 4. Eric Dinowitz 4. Tony Avella 4. Julie Won 4. Michael Hollingsworth District #45 5. Daniel Padernacht 5. Nabaraj KC 5. Hallie Kim 5. Hector Robertson 1. Farah Louis District #12 District #20 District #27 District #36 District #46 1. Pamela Hamilton Johnson 1. Sandra Ung 1. Nantasha Williams 1. Tahirah Moore 1. Mercedes Narcisse 2. Kevin Riley 2. John Choe 2. Harold Miller 2. Robert Waterman 2. Shirley Paul 3. Shanequa Moore 3. Dao Yin 3. Kerryanne Burke 3. Chi Ossé 3. Dimple Willabus 4. Jason Clark 4. Henry Butler 4. Judy Newton District #13 4. Hailing Chen 1. Marjorie Velázquez 5. Neng Wang 5. Rene Hill 5. Reginald Swiney 5. Zuri Jackson 2. Marilyn Soto District #21 District #28 District #37 District #47 3. Irene Estrada 1. Francisco Moya 1. Adrienne Adams 1. Sandy Nurse 1. Ari Kagan 4. Monique Johnson 2. Ingrid Gomez District #29 2. Darma Diaz 2. Steven Patzer 1. Aleda Gagarin 5. John Perez 3. Talea Wufka 3. Christopher Durosinmi 3. Alec Brook-Krasny 2. Lynn Schulman District #14 4. George Onuorah 4. Ricarte (Rick) Echevarria 4. Joseph Packer 1. Pierina Sanchez 5. David Aiken 3. David Aronov 2. Yudelka Tapia 4. Eliseo Labayen District #38 District #48 District #22 1. Alexa Avilés 1. Amber Adler 3. Adolfo Abreu 1. Evie Hantzopoulos 5. Douglas Shapiro 2. Ceasar Zuniga 2. Mariya Markh 4. Haile Rivera 2. Tiffany Cabán District #30 3. Jacqueline Painter 3. Steven Saperstein 5. Fernando Aquino 3. Catherina Gioina 1. Juan Ardila 4. Yu Lin District #15 4. Leonardo Bullaro District #31 5. Rodrigo Camarena 1. Ischia Bravo 5. Nicholas Velkov 1. Selvena Brooks-Powers 2. Troy Blackwell District #23 District #32 District #39 District #49 3. John Sanchez 1. Jaslin Kaur 1. Felicia Singh 1. Shahana Hanif 1. Amoy Barnes 4. Oswald Feliz 2. Linda Lee 2. Kaled Alamarie 2. Brandon West 2. Selina Grey 5. Lilithe Lozano 3. Debra Markell 3. Bella Matias 3. Briget Rein 3. Kamillah Hanks District #16 4. Sanjeev Jindal 4. Helal Shiekh 4. Douglas Schneider 4. Morounranti Ogunleye 1. Althea Stevens 5. Koshy Thomas 5. Michael Scala 5. Justin Krebs 5. Troy McGhie 2. Yves Filius District #24 District #33 District #40 District #50 3. Ahmadou Diallo 1. Moumita Ahmed 1. Elizabeth Adams 1. Rita Joseph 1. Sal Albanese 4. Abdourahamane Diallo 2. James Gennaro 2. Victoria Cambranes 2. Kenya Handy-Hilliard District #17 3. Mohammed Uddin 3. Lincoln Restler 3. Cecilia Cortez District #51 1. Rafael Salamanca 4. Edwin Raymond 1. Olivia Drabczyk District #25 4. April Somboun 2. Helen Hines 1. Carolyn Tran 5. Sabrina Gates 5. Josue Pierre 2. Shekar Krishnan District #18 District #34 1. Amanda Farías District #41 3. Alfonso Quiroz 1. Jennifer Gutiérrez 1. Alicka Ampry-Samuel 2. Darlene Jackson 4. Fatima Baryab 2. Scott Murphy 3. Michael Beltzer District #42 5. Liliana Melo 3. Lutchi Gayot 1. Nikki Lucas 4. Mohammed Mujumder 4. Andy Marte 2. Wilfredo Florentino 5. William Rivera 3. Charles Barron The #VOTEPROCHOICE Voter Guide is provided as part of the press coverage of Democrats.com LLC See the full disclaimer at http://votechoice.co/nyc-disclaimer.
Recommended publications
  • 1 Brooklyn Community Board #4 Regular Monthly Meeting
    Brooklyn Community Board #4 Regular Monthly Meeting Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Hope Gardens Multi Service Center 195 Linden Street Brooklyn, New York 11221 6:00PM The Brooklyn Community Board #4 October 17, 2018 Meeting. The Chairperson, Mr. Robert Camacho opened the monthly Community Board #4 meeting at 6:05PM - Agenda Items – 1) Naila Caicedo-Rosario, Intergovernmental Affairs Brooklyn Public Library & Jordon Bullard, Project Manager for Culture Pass – Presentation on the NYC Culture Pass Initiative What is Culture Pass? Culture Pass is a program for cardholding patrons ages 13 and older of Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library and Queens Library. Using their library card, New Yorkers can reserve a pass and get free admission to dozens of NYC culture institutions, including museums, historical societies, heritage centers, public gardens and more. How do I get a Pass? Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or venue. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. Note that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation. Discover your City with Culture Pass. Explore New York City’s museums and attractions with Culture Pass. If you have a library card, you can get free admission to dozens of cultural institutions. Save money and discover more about your city!!! How many passes can you reserve? You can reserve one pass per cultural institution per calendar year and you can have two concurrent reservations per card. Having two active reservations will block you from making additional bookings for future dates.
    [Show full text]
  • New York City Council Environmental SCORECARD 2017
    New York City Council Environmental SCORECARD 2017 NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS nylcv.org/nycscorecard INTRODUCTION Each year, the New York League of Conservation Voters improve energy efficiency, and to better prepare the lays out a policy agenda for New York City, with goals city for severe weather. we expect the Mayor and NYC Council to accomplish over the course of the proceeding year. Our primary Last month, Corey Johnson was selected by his tool for holding council members accountable for colleagues as her successor. Over the years he has progress on these goals year after year is our annual been an effective advocate in the fight against climate New York City Council Environmental Scorecard. change and in protecting the health of our most vulnerable. In particular, we appreciate his efforts In consultation with over forty respected as the lead sponsor on legislation to require the environmental, public health, transportation, parks, Department of Mental Health and Hygiene to conduct and environmental justice organizations, we released an annual community air quality survey, an important a list of eleven bills that would be scored in early tool in identifying the sources of air pollution -- such December. A handful of our selections reward council as building emissions or truck traffic -- particularly members for positive votes on the most significant in environmental justice communities. Based on this environmental legislation of the previous year. record and after he earned a perfect 100 on our City The remainder of the scored bills require council Council Scorecard in each year of his first term, NYLCV members to take a public position on a number of our was proud to endorse him for re-election last year.
    [Show full text]
  • Blsa Panel Program
    volunteers to combat what she felt was the community based organizations, labor unions, parents ! unnecessary destruction of young promising lives. The and educators she was responsible for developing Program is in its thirteenth year and schools are public policies to meet the needs of community involved on a word-of-mouth basis and through media residents, and create jobs for our families. coverage. The Program has grown exponentially since Ms. Gibson assisted in formulating key public its humble beginnings and now hosts 23 schools from policies that have a direct impact upon working people, Bronx, New York, Queens, and Westchester Counties. low income families, senior citizens and young people in the West Bronx including legislation to protect the Additionally, on August 10, 2007, the Generaon Next: American Bar Association recognized the Program at housing rights of Section 8 recipients, improve the their annual meeting in San Francisco. On November 4, educational opportunities for our young people, assist 2008, the residents of Bronx County elected Ms. Taylor our seniors and encourage job creation. Black in America: A Panel Discussion as Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York. It is In November 2003 Ms. Gibson was promoted to clear that Judge Taylor’s career has been marked by Bronx District Office Manager for Assemblywoman Through much hard work, our fore-fathers and fore- her dedication and commitment to serving her Aurelia Greene and became the eyes and ears of the th mothers have painstakingly cleared the forests for community. 77 Assembly District. She managed the district office staff, worked on important West Bronx projects and us.
    [Show full text]
  • NYC Council District 45 (Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Canarsie)
    NYC Council District 45 (Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Canarsie) Monique Chandler-Waterman P. 3 Farah Louis P. 9 Xamayla Rose P. 15 Anthony Beckford * P. 21 * Anthony Beckford is no longer running in the May 14, 2019 Special Election and will not appear on the ballot. NYC Council District 45 Special Election Questionnaire About Us Launched in 2017, Voters For Animal Rights (VFAR) is a New York based 501c(4) grassroots multi-issue animal advocacy organization that is building political power for animals. Our mission is to elect candidates who support animal protection, lobby for stronger laws to stop animal cruelty, and hold elected officials accountable to humane voters. VFAR mobilizes public concern for animals through the political process. We know that animal protection is not only a moral issue but a bi-partisan political issue as well. Over 90% of Americans believe that animals need protection from abuse and exploitation. To that end, we organize humane voters to support candidates that care about animals. If you support animals, then we want to support you! There are over 60,000 humane voters throughout New York state, hundreds of which are volunteers for VFAR who are ready to knock on doors, make phone calls and get out the vote to elect people that will stand up for animals. We deliver the vote – for the animals and for you. As an example, here is our animal-friendly voter guide from the NYC Special Election for Public Advocate. Endorsement Process Candidates seeking our endorsement for the NYC Council District 45 Special Election are required to fill out this questionnaire and submit to [email protected] by Friday, April 26.
    [Show full text]
  • Master 202 Property Profile with Council Member District Final For
    NYC HUD 202 Affordable Senior Housing Buildings Affordable Senior Housing Property Address Borough Total Building Council District Council Member Name Name Units Open Door Senior Citizens Apartment 50 NORFOLK STREET MN 156 1 Margaret Chin Chung Pak 125 WALKER STREET MN 104 1 Margaret Chin St. Margarets House 49 FULTON STREET MN 254 1 Margaret Chin Bridge House VI 323 EAST HOUSTON STREET MN 17 1 Margaret Chin David Podell 179 HENRY STREET MN 51 1 Margaret Chin Nysd Forsyth St Ii 184 FORSYTH STREET MN 21 1 Margaret Chin Ridge Street Housing 80 RIDGE STREET MN 100 1 Margaret Chin Tanya Towers II 174 FORSYTH STREET MN 40 1 Margaret Chin Two Bridges Senior Apartments 80 RUTGERS SLIP MN 109 1 Margaret Chin Ujc Bialystoker Synagogue Houses 16 BIALYSTOKER PLACE MN 128 1 Margaret Chin Independence House 165 EAST 2 STREET MN 21 2 Rosie Mendez Cooper Square Elderly Housing 1 COOPER SQUARE MN 151 2 Rosie Mendez Access House 220 EAST 7 STREET MN 5 2 Rosie Mendez Alliance Apts For The Elderly 174 AVENUE A MN 46 2 Rosie Mendez Bridge House IV 538 EAST 6 STREET MN 18 2 Rosie Mendez Bridge House V 234 EAST 2 STREET MN 15 2 Rosie Mendez Casa Victoria Housing For The Elderly 308 EAST 8 STREET MN 80 2 Rosie Mendez Dona Petra Santiago Check Address 143 AVENUE C MN 57 2 Rosie Mendez Grand Street Senior Housing 709 EAST 6 STREET MN 78 2 Rosie Mendez Positively 3Rd Street 306 EAST 3 STREET MN 53 2 Rosie Mendez Cabrini Senior Housing 220 EAST 19 STREET MN 12 2 Rosie Mendez Renwick Gardens Apts 332 EAST 28 STREET MN 224 2 Rosie Mendez Securitad I 451 3 AVENUE MN 15 2 Rosie Mendez Postgraduate Center Residence 516 WEST 50 STREET MN 22 3 Corey Johnson Associated Blind 137 WEST 23 STREET MN 210 3 Corey Johnson Clinton Gardens 404 WEST 54 STREET MN 99 3 Corey Johnson Encore West Residence 755 10 AVENUE MN 85 3 Corey Johnson Fountain House 441 WEST 47 STREET MN 21 3 Corey Johnson Capitol Apartments 834 8 AVENUE MN 285 3 Corey Johnson Yorkville Gardens 225 EAST 93 STREET MN 133 4 Daniel R.
    [Show full text]
  • Disabled Students Letter to Mayor
    THE LEGISLATURE STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY January 14, 2021 Honorable Bill de Blasio Mayor of the City of New York City Hall, New York, NY 10007 Dear Mayor de Blasio: In these diffiCult times, we applaud you and the Chancellor for starting the hard work of developing a proaCtive plan to Close the “COVID aChievement gap” experienced by many students throughout the City. We reCognize that the details of this plan are still being determined. We write today to make several recommendations for you to consider as you work to address both the achievement gap in academic, social and physical skill areas and the regression of life among the approximately 200,000 students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Unlike other students, this population of Children may never catch up on what was lost during the days of remote learning. With regard to the effort to provide families the option of blended or remote instruction models, appropriate staffing has beCome a Challenge, partiCularly for students with IEPs. This has been detailed in the press and in testimony from parents and other stakeholders at the joint Committee hearing of the New York City Council on the reopening of sChools (10/23/20). Additionally, parent-led advocaCy Consulting group, SpeCial Support ServiCes reCently released a report that surveyed 1,100 parents whose Children require speCial education serviCes during the initial sChools reopening, OCtober 7-26. In this report, parents desCribed numerous ways in whiCh IEP serviCes were not provided or partially provided. The following issues were identified: 1. Large Classes and Less Staffing have caused Integrated Co-Teaching Service to be Delivered Poorly: 1 ● Large sizes are over the UFT ContraCtual limit: Highest reported Blended remote ICT had 80 students.
    [Show full text]
  • March 12-April 8, 2020
    Proudly Serving Bronx Communities Since 1988 FREE FREE NORWOOD NEWS 3/4 Page - 5.875” wide by 7.0568” high NORWOOD NEWS PUBLISHED BY MOSHOLU PRESERVATION CORPORATION FREE Vol 33, No 6 • PUBLISHED BY MOSHOLU PRESERVATION CORPORATION • MARCH 12-APRIL 8, 2020 PUBLISHED BY MOSHOLU PRESERVATION CORPORATION We Fight for the Money You Deserve THERegardless CHANGING of Your Immigration BX. Status Contuton Wolae ent Ca u ent POLITICAL leatoalato ent LANDSCAPE elent uln Seut Sl all As leaders stepeal down, alateor face term limits, un others ome stepping elene up Norwood News ole utalt Cl t olaton Editor Bids Farewell Our GUARANTEEpg 2 1/2 Page - 5.875” wide by 4.6875” high O FEE 1/4 Page - Vertical 2.8542” wide by 4.6875” high One Hundred Million Dollars Coronavirus: What You Should Know pg 20 FREE CONSULTATION Recent Recoveries for Clients Construction Accident - Truck AccidentPhotos - by Adi Talwar STATE COMMITTEEMAN FOR the 78th Assembly District, Oswald Feliz (r), faces a challenge for the county position by Emmanuel Martinez (l). Police Misconduct - Elevator Accident - 1/8 Page 1/4 PageBy DAVID CRUZ - HorizontalCar Accidenthe will no longer - seek the Demo- many political Slip observers & Fallwere boss,Accident announced -he’ll be done 2.8542” wide by 2.2625” high 5.875”It began at thewide top. by 2.2625”cratic nomination high for New York still processing the Diaz news, with public life, opening his seat Borough President Ruben IfCity Youmayor, dashing Can’t the hopes Come of one of to his US...We’llclosest allies and for Come the Democratic to primary You! in Diaz Jr.,We who’s speakhelmed the bor - Spanish,many that Diaz would beRussian, the first power player, Chinese, Assemblyman Hebrew,June.
    [Show full text]
  • Bronx Bodega Partners Workgroup Don't Stress, Eat Fresh Marketing Campaign 1 the Don't Stress, Eat Fresh Bronx Bodegas Marke
    Bronx Bodega Partners Workgroup Don’t Stress, Eat Fresh Marketing Campaign The Don’t Stress, Eat Fresh Bronx bodegas marketing campaign, created by the Bronx Bodega Partners Workgroup (BBW), was officially launched November 15, 2017 to encourage Bronx residents to purchase healthier foods and beverages at bodegas in the Bronx. With Bronx bodegas selling healthier options -- fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy sandwiches, low-fat dairy products, water and low sodium products -- thousands of Bronx residents now have greater access to healthy foods in their neighborhood bodegas, an important means of improving their health. Begun in 2016, the workgroup includes: the Institute for Family Health's Bronx Health REACH Coalition, Montefiore's Office of Community & Population Health, BronxWorks, Bronx Community Health Network, the Bodega Association of the United States, the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc., the American Dairy Association North East, WellCare Health Plans Inc, Urban Health Plan, City Harvest, the NYC Department of Health – Bronx Neighborhood Health Action Center, and BronxCare Health System. The Bronx Bodega Partners Workgroup together works with 53 stores. The marketing campaign was created by MESH Design and Development, a small design firm selected by the workgroup. The campaign design was informed by community focus groups that included youth from the Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center and from the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation both youths and adults. Participants provided ideas for content, color, and images. The campaign ran from October 2018 through January 2019 with signage in English and Spanish. The bodegas received posters, shelf signs and door clings. Posters were also distributed to neighboring businesses located near the bodegas.
    [Show full text]
  • THE CONTEST LIST Primary Election 2021 - 06/22/2021
    THE CONTEST LIST Primary Election 2021 - 06/22/2021 Printed On: 5/14/2021 11:38:48AM BOARD OF ELECTIONS THE CONTEST LIST TENTATIVE IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRINTED AS OF: Primary Election 2021 - 06/22/2021 5/14/2021 11:38:48AM New York Democratic Party Pet # Group # Name Address Candidate # Group Order Order Democratic Party Nominations for the following offices and positions: Mayor Public Advocate City Comptroller Borough President District Attorney Member of the City Council Judge of the Civil Court - District Female District Leader Female District Leader Male District Leader Delegate to Judicial Convention Alternate Delegate to the Judicial Convention *** - the candidacy filed a source document that was not a designating petition Page 2 of 18 BOARD OF ELECTIONS THE CONTEST LIST TENTATIVE IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRINTED AS OF: Primary Election 2021 - 06/22/2021 5/14/2021 11:38:48AM New York Democratic Party Pet # Group # Name Address Candidate # Group Order Order Mayor - Citywide 3315 Aaron S. Foldenauer 90 Washington Street New York, NY 10006 217033 1 3476 Dianne Morales 200 Jefferson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11216 246359 2 2994 Scott M. Stringer 25 Broad Street 12S New York, NY 10004 210331 3 904 Raymond J. McGuire 145 Central Park West New York, NY 10023 246317 4 516 Maya D. Wiley 1519 Albemarle Road Brooklyn, NY 11226 246536 5 748 Paperboy Love Prince 852 Monroe Street 3 Brooklyn, NY 11221 246308 6 723 Art Chang 384 Sterling Place Brooklyn, NY 11238 247310 7 88 Kathryn A.
    [Show full text]
  • MINUTES of COMMUNITY BOARD #16 – MARCH 23, 2021 Attendance David Alexander Lorenzo Andrews Cynthia Bannister Margaret Brewer
    MINUTES OF COMMUNITY BOARD #16 – MARCH 23, 2021 Attendance David Alexander Rose O’Neill Lorenzo Andrews Deidre Olivera-Douglas Cynthia Bannister Busayo Olupano (A) Margaret Brewer Ariel Perry-DeCamp (A) Dr. Cleopatra Brown Anita Pierce Kaseem Clark-Edwards (A) Marie Pierre Adrainer Coleman Linda Rivera Norman Frazier (A) Shaneek Samuel (A) Danny Goodine (A) JoAnn Sexton Chanel Haliburton Dr. Sonia Smith (A) Sarah Hall Keturah Suggs Balinda Harris Beverly Tatham Zalika Headey Rev. Eric Thompson (A) Michael Howard Brenda Thompson-Duchene Gabriel Jamison Christopher Toomer Carl Joseph (A) Rev. Miran Ukaegbu Leticia Knowles Deborah Williams Dr. Bettie Kollock-Wallace (E) Pat Winston Charles Ladson, Sr. (A) Viola D. Walker, District Manager Digna Layne Jimmi Brevil, Community Assistant Kelly Lee-McVay Ronald Baez for Hon. Zellnor Myrie Albion Liburd (A) Hon. Inez Barron Deborah Mack Hon. Darma Diaz Yolanda Matthews (A) Malcolm McDaniel for Hon. Eric Adams John McCadney, Jr. Frieda Menos for Hon. Hakeem Jeffries Andrew McCoy Nicholas Perry for Hon. Scott Stringer Melanie Mendonca Christina Serrano for Hon. A. Ampry-Samuel Shemene Minter (A) Darryl White for Attorney General Letitia James Genese Morgan PUBLIC MEETING HELD VIA WEBEX Chairperson Genese Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m., and an invocation was said by Ms. Cynthia Bannister. Chairperson Morgan requested a moment of silence in memory of those who passed away during the pandemic. Chairperson Morgan recognized Mr. Darryl White, Outreach Coordinator from the Office of NYS Attorney General Letitia James Brooklyn/Queens Office located at 55 Hanson Pl. Mr. White encouraged everyone to adhere to the City COVID-19 protocols of washing your hands, social distancing, wearing a mask, and staying home if you are sick.
    [Show full text]
  • New York Legislators Call on Cuny Administration to Stop Cuts and Layoffs
    NEW YORK LEGISLATORS CALL ON CUNY ADMINISTRATION TO STOP CUTS AND LAYOFFS May 27, 2020 William C. Thompson, Jr. Chairperson, Board of Trustees The City University of New York Félix V. Matos Rodríguez Chancellor, The City University of New York 205 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017 Dear Chairperson Thompson and Chancellor Matos Rodríguez: We write as elected officials of New York City and New York State who strongly support The City University of New York. We want to express our concern about plans announced by CUNY colleges to lay off hundreds of adjunct faculty by May 29 and cut course offerings for the fall by as much as 35 percent. New York will need CUNY more than ever as we seek to rebuild the economy. The communities that have borne the greatest loss of life and employment during the pandemic are exactly the communities whose members rely on CUNY and who will turn to CUNY to rebuild their lives. New Yorkers from all parts of the city and surrounding region will need CUNY as they seek to gain new skills and earn college degrees. Reduced course offerings, fewer faculty and over-sized classes will leave CUNY under-prepared to support the students whose need for support is greatest. A strong and fully staffed CUNY is a unique and essential resource for New York’s recovery. While we are painfully aware of the budgetary crisis facing the City and State, we believe that the CUNY administration should pursue every alternative before reducing course offerings and enacting mass layoffs. The CARES Act allocated more than $100 million to CUNY for institutional support during the crisis, with an explicit provision about keeping employees on payroll.
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 PRELIMINARY STAFF REPORT Cesar Perales, Chair Rachel Godsil, Vice Chair Carlo Scissura, Secretary Matt Gewolb, Executive Director
    CHARTER 2018 NYC REVISION COMMISSION 2018 PRELIMINARY STAFF REPORT Cesar Perales, Chair Rachel Godsil, Vice Chair Carlo Scissura, Secretary Matt Gewolb, Executive Director LETTER TO THE CHAIR Dear Chair Perales and Commissioners: I am delighted to present this Preliminary Staff Report, which I hope will serve as an informative and useful guide for the ongoing work of the 2018 New York City Charter Revision Commission. As you know, the Commission has been extremely active in engaging with City residents during the initial stages of this revision process. From listening to in-person public testimony to engaging experts at our four Issue Forums to our “Commissioner- in-your-Borough” events, we have engaged the public in a serious—and enlightening— conversation about governance in New York City. We have considered the entire City Charter to identify areas for potential revision. The Commission received hundreds of comments from New Yorkers from across the five boroughs. Advocacy and good government groups, elected officials, academics, and others have made meaningful contributions, and we will continue to consult with stakeholders as this process unfolds. The New York City Law Department, and others within City government, have provided invaluable guidance. We tremendously appreciate their efforts, as well as those of all of the other organizations and individuals who have provided assistance. Ultimately, this Preliminary Staff Report reflects a focus on civic life and democracy in New York City—a theme that is particularly appropriate and relevant in contemporary times. The report also introduces a new and exciting phase in our process—one that I am confident will include a robust public discussion and debate about the future of the City Charter.
    [Show full text]