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