[NYPD Budget\NYC Council]
Roberts: “Mayor De Blasio and the New York City Council’s “cuts” to the NYPD’s budget are a publicity stunt masquerading as reform…last night’s vote does not defund the police; it protects them with convoluted budget tricks.”
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Speaker Corey Johnson
NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER UNVEILS PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS CRISIS
[Homelessness\Affordable Housing]
Catherine Trapani, Executive Director, Homeless Services United, Inc: “Homelessness is a complex multifaceted problem that can only be solved with a comprehensive strategy. We need to break down silos and address the root cause of the issue.”
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NY CITY COUNCIL TAKES DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST COUNCILMEMBER ANDY KING FOR VIOLATING COUNCIL RULES
[New York City Council\ Councilmember Andy King]
Council Member Steven Matteo: “Today’s vote is solemn and difficult. But we should remember that we are only here because courageous witnesses and complainants came forward and cooperated with this Council to help us get to this place of holding an elected official accountable for misconduct. They reminded us to never lose sight of the great and serious responsibility we all bear to make the Council a safe place to work.”
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