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Today our members gathered outside City Hall to detail our budget priorities. Pictured is CM Restler speaking at our press conference.
With news that a veto override attempt on Introduction 175-B has been delayed, Caucus leaders Sandy Nurse, Tiffany Cabán, Alexa Avilés​, and Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement: “We’re relieved that Introduction 175-B is behind us. We have long advocated for measures to combat hate, such as @jfrejnyc NYC Against Hate, which we were thrilled to see in the Mayor’s Executive Budget. We know that proactive and data-driven measures are the only way to effectively combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, transphobia, and all other forms of hate violence.  Since 175-B’s introduction, we have seen collective opposition from civil rights organizations, religious leaders, unions, and educational organizations warning about the serious risks of infringement on Americans’ constitutional right to peacefully assemble. It would have been irresponsible for this bill to become law, especially as we witness a crackdown on campuses. Students and faculty are facing widespread terminations and deportations, all as a consequence of exercising the right to organize against genocide.  Our city can protect students’ right to make their voices heard while also making clear that hate violence has no place here. We remain committed to combating hate violence in NYC and centering the needs of vulnerable New Yorkers in the term ahead.”
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Caucus leaders Sandy Nurse, Tiffany Cabán, Alexa Avilés​, and Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement in regard to the release of Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget: “We’re grateful to see the Mayor’s Executive Budget appears to maintain many of the crucial services that New Yorkers rely on every day. Among the many announcements, we appreciate the inclusion of an additional $26 million for the Office to Combat Hate, $20.5 million to implement the Street Vendor Reform Package, the baselining of $25 million for Promise NYC, and cuts to both wasteful vacancies at the Department of Corrections and bloated contracts. For years, our members have stood determined to ensure that working New Yorkers do not bear the brunt of any budget deficit and we will continue to hold firm on this core belief. Negotiations aren’t over yet. There’s much more to be done to bolster CityFHEPS, NYCHA Vacant Unit Readiness, and other vital services. Our Caucus plans to unveil formal priorities ahead of Executive Budget hearings over this next month.”
Caucus leaders Sandy Nurse, Tiffany Cabán, Alexa Avilés​, and Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement: “Upon hearing word of our colleague Chi Ossé’s wrongful, violent arrest for standing up for Brooklyn resident Carmella Charrington whose home is being stolen through deed theft, many of our members have arrived on scene at the 79th precinct in Brooklyn. We demand Council Member Ossé and everyone else arrested’s immediate release and that charges be dropped. We also urge the Governor to enact an immediate eviction moratorium on homes suspected of deed theft.”
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The GANGS coalition rallies to abolish the criminal group database outside 1 Police Plaza