City Council members Aidee Nieves and Maria Valle have proven themselves mighty vote producers on the East Side, a critical component in city faith leader
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On A Night Of Fireworks At City Council Meeting, Michele Small Sends A Powerful Message To Maria Pereira
Sometimes you can say a lot by saying nothing. Former City Councilwoman Michele Small did just that Tuesday night in quiet solidarity with Samia Suliman
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Maria Pereira District Partner Michele Small Resigns From City Council
Upper East Side City Council member Michele Small who had been aligned with district partner Maria Pereira in the 138th District submitted her resignation on
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Following Community Outreach Hiring, Councilman Cruz Blasts Mayor For Lack Of Hispanic Employment
The hiring of Shanda Scott as the city’s new victim services coordinator has drawn a sharp rebuke from City Councilman Jorge Cruz who asserts Hispanics are
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Judge Lopez: Wake Up! City Council Empowered To Create Charter Revision Commission
Good morning, good afternoon and good night. It’s as simple at that, declares retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez in an OIB commentary enlightening members
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City Council Confirms Housing/Hotel Phase For Steelpointe Harbor
File image, Steelpointe Harbor, June 2021. The City Council Monday night by a 14-5 vote approved a tax abatement for the next phase of the
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Steelpointe Harbor Housing/Hotel Proposal Backed By City Council Committee
A joint committee of the City Council Tuesday night approved by a 9-1 vote a tax abatement for the next phase of the Steelpointe Harbor
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City Council Committees To Consider Waterfront Development Plan
A special meeting of the City Council’s Joint Committee on Economic & Community Development & Environment and Contracts will take place on Tuesday, 6 p.m. to
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