Public Advocate Bill de Blasio unveiled a sweeping legislative and policy agenda today aimed at fully integrating immigrants into the city’s economic and civic life.
“Our homeowners and small businesses deserve better. This water rate hike isn’t just going to fund the water system—it’s being used to plug gaps in the City’s general budget.
“I commend the Paid Sick Days Coalition for its hard-fought victory. Today is a step forward, but it’s one that has come years late because of Speaker Quinn’s obstruction.
Standing alongside members of the New York State Nurses Association, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers, elected officials, hospital employees and community activists, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio t
“This revolting act of prejudice was meant to intimidate New Yorkers on their streets and in their homes – but because of our unity and our strength, it’s not going to work.
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio spoke at First Baptist Church of Crown Heights today, responding to accusations by a top NYPD official that criticism of the stop-and-frisk policy amounts to “race-baiti
“Right now, we have a Mayor who would rather let early education and after-school programs for the neediest families wither on the vine than ask the wealthiest New Yorkers to pay a dime more.
“Public safety must be the top priority of any leader, but Mayor Bloomberg’s fear-mongering can’t hide the fact that his Administration’s overuse and misuse of stop-and-frisk has ripped apart police-c
