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    Governor Announces Dedication of State Park to LGBTQ Civil Rights Activist Marsha P. Johnson

    Parks  •  Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Park Rendering Image Credit: Governor’s Office

    First ever state park dedicated to a LGBTQ person. On August 14, 2020, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the dedication of East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to LGBTQ activist Marsha P. Johnson. The dedication comes on Johnson’s seventy-fifth birthday and marks the first state park dedicated to LGBTQ person and a transgender woman of color. Marsha P. Johnson State Park is a seven-acre waterfront park located along the East River. It offers a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline, a play area for children and open green space for relaxation and recreation.

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    Tags : Andrew Cuomo, Council Member Stephen Levin, LGBTQ, Marsha P. Johnson, parks, Williamsburg
    Date:09/03/2020
    Category : Governor
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    NYC Officially Enters Phase 4 of Reopening

    Reopening  •  Citywide

    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo holds a coronavirus briefing Image Credit: Governors Office

    New York City becomes final region in state to reach Phase 4 of reopening. On July 20, 2020, New York City officially entered a modified Phase 4 of the State’s reopening plan. Phase 4 in New York City marks the final stage of the State’s plan but should not be understood to mean that all industries, businesses and practices are back to pre-COVID-19 operations. Phase 4 industries include low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment, professional sports with no spectators, and media production like movies, music and television productions. Low-risk outdoor venues include zoos and botanical gardens, which are required to operate at no greater than a thirty-three percent capacity.

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    Tags : Andrew Cuomo, Bill de Blasio, COVID-19, New York City, Open Restaurants Plan, Phase 4, Reopening Phase 4, Travel restrictions
    Date:07/21/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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    City Council Intends to Aid Property Owners with Two Tax Deferment Bills

    Property Taxes  •  Citywide

    Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Image Credit: NYC City Council

    Public Hearing hinges on interest rates and how property tax deferments affect the City budget. On June 18, 2020, the City Council officially introduced two bills that would defer July 1, 2020, property tax liabilities for COVID-19 impacted property owners. One bill addresses the tax liabilities of primary residences and the other addresses the tax liabilities of businesses affected by the pandemic. The bills were originally heard as preconsidered bills at the June 10, 2020, Committee on Finance public hearing.

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    Tags : Andrew Cuomo, Council Member Margaret Chin, COVID-19, Department of Finance, Governor Andrew Cuomo, property tax, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Small Business Relief
    Date:06/24/2020
    Category : City Council
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    Richard Ravitch: “So Much to Do” (Public Affairs 2014)

    Ross Sandler
    Ross Sandler

    Ross Sandler

    Richard Ravitch in his book So Much to Do states two “stubborn facts” about public transportation: public transit costs more than what private markets can provide, and “public” in public transit means politics. Ravitch ‘s readable book tells how for 50 years he has successfully helped political leaders bridge these stubborn facts of public promises and public revenues. (read more…)

    Tags : Andrew Cuomo, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Richard Ravitch
    Date:06/11/2014
    Category : Commentary
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