Ydanis Rodriguez Archives - Page 15 of 24

Electeds Call For Robust Mental Health Services And Sensible Gun Regulations At Our Schools

Today, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez was joined by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, NYS Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon, NYC Council Members Jumaane Williams, Kalman Yeger, Bill Perkins, and community advocates and called for robust mental health services and counseling in New York schools, and greater gun regulation.Continue reading

Uptown’s Rodriguez, Transportation Chair And Speaker Johnson Announce Car Free Day 2018

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the Council Committee on Transportation officially announced that New York City will organize its 3rd Car Free Day. Continue reading

Uptown’s Rodriguez Statement On Court Decision Granting Stay Of Deportation To Ravi Ragbir

Uptown's NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued the following statement on today's court decision granting a stay of deportation to Ravi Ragbir. Continue reading

Oversight Hearing On NYPD Crowd Control And Protest Procedures

Uptowns Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez and Jumaane Williams issued the following statement on the Committee on Public Safety oversight hearing chaired by Council Member Donovan Richards:Continue reading

Inwood Tenants Living With No Heat Or Hot Water Say “Enough Is Enough”

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez joined NYS Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, NYS Senator Marisol Alcantara, Representatives from LIUNA Local 78, Tenant Advocates, and residents of 3852 10th Avenue in Inwood, to call on landlord Julian Rodriguez to restore services to the tenants.Continue reading

Uptown’s Rodriguez Elected Co-Chair Of NYC Council Black, Latino, & Asian Caucus

The Office of NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued the following statement on the Council Member Election as Co-Chair of the NYC Council Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus (BLAC).Continue reading

Statement From Uptown Council Member Rodriguez And Others On Ravi Ragbir Detention

Council Member Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez (D-Manhattan) and Jumaane D. Williams (D-Brooklyn) released the following statement as immigration rights activist Ravi Ragbir was granted habeas corpus by Judge Katherine B. Forrest and will be released from ICE custody until a future hearing. Continue reading

Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez Issues A Statement On Bollards Bill

Uptowns Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued a statement on the eve of Introduction 1658 becoming law. Continue reading

Coogans to Stay in Northern Manhattan! Congratulations!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to congratulate you on a job well done! We received word last night that Coogan's Restaurant has recently signed a new lease to remain open!Continue reading

Inwood Rezoning Will Begin Land Use Review Process January 16, 2018

In less than a week, the city’s proposed rezoning of Inwood will enter into the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), the months-long city review process that will determine if the rezoning can move forward.Continue reading

City Of NY And Uptown Council Member Rodríguez Release Updated Inwood NYC Action Plan

NYCEDC President James Patchett and uptowns Council Member Ydanis Rodríguez released an updated Inwood NYC Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy for protecting affordability, investing in infrastructure, and connecting residents to good jobs.Continue reading

Uptown’s Ydanis Rodriguez Statement On Recent Promotions At The NYPD

Today Tuesday, January 9, 2018, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued a statement on the NYPD's announcement on recent promotions within its leadership:

Harlem Council Member Rodriguez Statement On Record Low Pedestrian Fatalities

Today, Monday, January 8, 2018, Harlem's Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued a statement on the lowest levels of pedestrian fatalities in New York City announced today by the Administration:Continue reading

Winter Storm Warning In NYC From Uptowns Ydanis Rodriguez

Dear Friends and Neighbors, There is heavy snow fall with winds gusting up to 50 mph. It is 22 degrees Fahrenheit and feels like 11 degrees Fahrenheit.Continue reading

Major Announcement On Safety Bollards By Harlem Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez

By Ydanis Rodriguez Today, January 2, 2018, the Administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council announced a plan to bring permanent perimeter barriers, or "safety bollards", to high-profile sites and to create a process to simplify their design and construction. Continue reading