Ydanis Rodriguez Archives - Page 14 of 24

Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Establishing Residential Parking Permits In NYC

At today's City Council stated meeting, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez will introduce a bill that would create a citywide residential parking permit in New York City.Continue reading

Statements From Eecteds Officials On FEMA’s Temporary Assistance Extension For Puerto Ricans In NYC

“For far too many of our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, the Temporary Shelter Assistance Program means the difference between a roof over their heads or homelessness,” said Congressman Joe Crowley, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.Continue reading

Uptowns Assemblywoman De La Rosa And Others Present A Small Business Power Breakfast

Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and NYC Department of Small Business Services, present a Small Business Power Breakfast to connect Small Business owners with resources to help grow and expand their business.Continue reading

Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Signs Honoring Dodgers Legend Jackie Robinson

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that New York City had installed signs along the Jackie Robinson Parkway that for the first time include an image of the Dodger legend himself.Continue reading

Uptown’s Council Member Rodriguez And Commissioner Trottenberg Announce Car Free Day Programming

Standing in Times Square, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and New York City Council Transportation Committee Chair Ydanis Rodriguez today announced programming for this year's upcoming Car Free Earth Day -- on Saturday, April 21st, 2018. Continue reading

Inwood Residents Decide How to Spend $1 Million in Their Community

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez joined by community leaders and District 10 residents kicked off the start of Participatory Budget Vote Week at the Inwood Greenmarket that will run through Sunday, April 15th.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces New Legal Framework Of Pedal Assist Bicycles From Harlem To Hollis

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that DOT will begin the rule-making process to clarify that pedal-assist bicycles are legal to operate in New York City.Continue reading

PostPoned: NY Elected Officials, CUNY Institutes Release SOL Report And Announce 2nd Annual SOL Summit

On Tuesday April 3rd, 2018, at 10AM, New York City elected officials and three of CUNYs Latino Studies institutes, along with other partners, will release the "Latinos United in Action- New York Latin@s" Report and announce the second annual Summit on Latinos to be held on June 1st, 2018.Continue reading

NYC Ferry Ramping Up Hiring Ahead of New Route Launches From Harlem To Hollis

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and NYC Ferry operated by Hornblower, today announced that hiring for the summer 2018 season is full steam ahead.Continue reading

Mayors Office Releases First Report To Make NYC The Most Immigration Inclusive City In The USA

Mayor Bill de Blasio's Office of Immigrant Affairs today launched its first-ever annual report. MOIA’s 2017 Annual Report, “State of Our Immigrant City,” provides a demographic snapshot of the city’s immigrant communities, the barriers they face.Continue reading

Uptown Chair Ydanis Rodriguez “MTA Should Focus On Maintenance And Repairs,” From Harlem To Hollis

Today Thursday, March 8, 2018, the MTA testifies before the Council Committee on Transportation at its annual preliminary budget hearing for FY19. Below are opening remarks a prepared for delivery by Chair Ydanis Rodriguez.Continue reading

Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Appears In Court To Reaffirm His Commitment To Immigrants

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez appeared before a judge for his scheduled court date. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for his arrest on January 11, 2018 at a protest against Ravi Ragbir's deportation.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces Jobs And Construction Of Lower East Side NYC Ferry Dock

Mayor Bill de Blasio and community leaders today celebrated the start of construction on the Lower East Side’s new NYC Ferry landing.Continue reading

Join Rodriguez For Constituents Service Night At Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center In Harlem

Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez is having a Constituents Service Night tomorrow Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, located at 530 West 166th Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10032.Continue reading

Senator Marisol Alcántara And Others To Protest Closure Of High School For Health Careers And Sciences Uptown

State Senator Marisol Alcántara (pictured) joined the office of Borough President Gale Brewer, Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, parents and school leaders to protest the closure of the High School for Health Careers and Sciences and urge the Education Department to reconsider their decision.Continue reading