It was standing room only as Eastwood residents packed the Chapel of the Good Shepard Church for an emergency community organizing meeting last Saturday.
Last fall the residents of the Eastwood complex Continue reading
Feb
09
Tag Archives: Scott Stringer
Jan
17
Fighting for the Rights of People with Disabilities
As many of you know, advocating on the issues that impact people with disabilities is very important to me. Last week was very busy on the disabilities rights front, and I Continue reading
Nov
24
Heartless Proposal by MTA to Double Access-A-Ride Fares is Discrimination, Plain and Simple.
I am thoroughly disgusted with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposal to double fares for Access-A-Ride users. While the MTA is considering raising fares for able-bodied straphangers by as much as Continue reading
Sep
23
The ABCs of A Better Capital Plan for Our Schools
Councilmember Jessica Lappin and I spoke to PS 158 PTA President Erinn Deri this morning before class started to distribute postcards as part of a campaign to encourage Mayor Bloomberg and Continue reading
Jul
01
Pride 2008 – A Photojournal
As a member of the LGBT community myself, I’ve always loved marching in the Heritage of Pride Parade and this year – despite the rain – was no exception. Part of Continue reading