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Publications - 2008


Below are links to PDF and/or HTML versions of reports, testimony, press statements, and some of the letters I wrote on a wide variety of topics in 2008. They are organized chronologically.

DECEMBER 2008

Letter to the Board of Standards and Appeals Opposing an Application on East 93rd Street
with Assembly Member Jonathan Bing
PDF

Letter to the Landmarks Preservation Commission Urging the City to Explore the Inclusion of the Marx Brothers Place as part of the Carnegie Hill Historic District
with Assembly Member Jonathan Bing
PDF

Letter to Governor David Paterson Urging Driver License, Car Registration Fees Be Raised to Create New, Dedicated Revenue Streams for MTA
PDF

Increasing Driver License, Car Registration Fees Could Raise $550 Million for Cash-Starved MTA
press statement
PDF

NOVEMBER 2008

Letter to Urban American Management Company Regarding Concerns Over Sub-Metering Proposal at Eastwood
PDF

Heartless Proposal by MTA to Double Access-A-Ride Fares is Discrimination, Plain and Simple.
press statement
PDF

OCTOBER 2008

Keep Our Neighborhood Clean, Green, and Healthy!
My testimony before the NYS Department of Environmental Protection concerning my opposition to the City of New York’s application for a permit to construct a Marine Transfer Station at East 91st Street.
PDF

Addressing Overcrowding in our Schools
My testimony before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses on school overcrowding.
PDF

SEPTEMBER 2008

The East 91st Street MTS Proposal is Dangerously Misguided
My testimony before the Army Corps of Engineers on the DSNY Permit Request by the City of New York for a Marine Transfer Station at East 91st Street
PDF

AUGUST 2008

Dept. of Ed Computer Error Leaves Upper East Side Kindergarteners Without School Placements
A press release from myself and Council Member Jessica Lappin
PDF

There is No Justification for a Rent Increase at Island House
My testimony before the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal on a proposed rent determination for Island House on Roosevelt Island.
HTML

There is No Justification for a Rent Increase at Westview
My testimony before the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal on a proposed rent determination for Westview on Roosevelt Island.
HTML

The Burden of NYCHA’s Deficit Should Not Fall on the Most Vulnerable
My testimony before the NYC Housing Authority on their 2009 agency plan.
HTML/PDF

Stop Phony Demolitions
My testimony before the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal opposing the agency’s proposed regulatory changes with regard to phony demolitions.
HTML

JUNE 2008

“No Rent Increases for Stabilized Tenants”
My testimony before the NYC Rent Guidelines Board on the 2008-09 proposed guidelines.
HTML

Solving School Overcrowding Must Be A Priority
My testimony before the NYC Department of Education on the 2008-09 Contracts for Excellence.
HTML

“Report Uncovers More Than 200 Illegal Hotels in NYC”
A press release announcing the release of the report, “Room by Room” (below).
PDF

“Room by Room: Illegal Hotels and the Threat to New York’s Tenants”
A report by the Illegal Hotels Working Group, of which I am a member.
PDF

Taxis Should be Green and Accessible
My testimony before the NYC Council Committee on Transportation’s hearing on Clean Air Taxis
HTML

Latest Crane Accident Reveals Unresolved Safety Crisis
press statement
HTML/PDF

MAY 2008

Assembly Democrats Praise Governor Paterson’s Directive Recognizing Out-of-State Same Sex Marriages
press statement
HTML/PDF

Letter to Governor David Paterson Urging Confirmation of Roosevelt Island Ballot Winners to RIOC Board
PDF

Making Zagat Accessible
press statement
HTML/PDF

Assembly Member Kellner Announces Legislative Package to Improve MTA Access for People with Disabilities
press statement
HTML

APRIL 2008

Letter to MTA NYCT President Howard Roberts Urging MTA to Plan for Increased Transportation Needs on Roosevelt Island During Tram Overhaul
PDF

MARCH 2008

Letter to MTA NYCT President Howard Roberts Regarding the Need for Improved Announcements on Subway Trains to Better Serve Wheelchair Users
PDF

Letter to MTA NYCT President Howard Roberts Urging Improvements to F-Train Service on Roosevelt Island After Prolonged Period of Outages and Repairs
PDF

FEBRUARY 2008

Letter to Governor Eliot Spitzer Urging Confirmation of 6 Roosevelt Island Ballot Winners to RIOC Board
joint letter with US Representative Maloney, State Senator Serrano, and Council Member Lappin
PDF

JANUARY 2008

Rivercross, Island House, and Westview Tax Bill Rescinded
press statement
HTML

Testimony Before the NYC Traffic Mitigation Commission
HTML

Report to the Congestion Pricing Mitigation Commission
A report based on my district-wide survey in 2007 concerning Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed congestion pricing plan.
PDF

We Must Act Now to Protect Second Avenue’s Small Businesses
press statement
HTML

Letter to TLC Commissioner Urging Improvement of Accessible Taxi Markings
PDF

Letter to MTA NYCT President Howard Roberts Regarding Problems with F-Train Service on Roosevelt Island
PDF