NYC Council Common Sense Caucus

Common Sense Caucus: @PhilWongNYC, @FrankMorano, @CMDMCarr, @InnaVernikov, @SusanZhuangNYC, Darlene Mealy

[NYC Council Common Sense Caucus @NYCCCommonSense]

@kevin_daloia @PhilWongNYC @InnaVernikov @CMDMCarr @susanzhuangnyc It wasn’t a jury trial though… end of day.

[NYC Council Common Sense Caucus @NYCCCommonSense]

The Common Sense Caucus issued the following statement on the sentencing of former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran:

[Frank Morano @frankmorano]

Too many NYers work their whole lives w/o a real way to save for retirement. Tomorrow I’m introducing a bill to make sure the state’s Secure Choice program actually works. through outreach, small business support & transparency. Proud to partner w/@CMSusanZhuang on this effort.

[Phil Wong @PhilWongNYC]

“Phil Wong, a member of the Council’s Finance Committee, pointed out the announced savings amount to just around 15% of the total projected savings.”

[Councilwoman Inna Vernikov @InnaVernikov]

Troubling development: 60th precinct confirmed to us that an EXPLOSIVE DEVICE was found in an apartment right outside my district while police was executing an unrelated search warrant. The device did not go off and an arrest was made. Investigation is underway, no perp name available yet.

[Phil Wong @PhilWongNYC]

New Yorkers can’t afford another tax. Not property, not income, not a death tax, not even charging people more to park on their own streets.

This isn’t a revenue problem; it’s a spending problem.

City Hall needs to live within its means before asking families to pay more.

[NYC Council Common Sense Caucus @NYCCCommonSense]

The Common Sense Caucus issued the following statement on the Mamdani administration’s plan to “responsibly” shrink the Rikers population:

[Councilman Frank Morano @CMFrankMorano]

This is exactly the kind of policy that leaves Staten Islanders shaking their heads. The mayor is eliminating criminal summonses for e-bike riders committing low-level traffic violations — while drivers continue to face stricter enforcement and higher costs.

[Frank Morano @frankmorano]

A $40M battery storage facility is planned at 4838 Arthur Kill Rd near the Outerbridge Crossing. Residents have real safety concerns. I do too. That’s why I'm introducing a bill for real-time FDNY monitoring, independent inspections, and full transparency.
https://t.co/OiiChlAkpL

[Phil Wong @PhilWongNYC]

Olivia Vukosa’s recognition as Gatorade National Player of the Year, on the heels of being named a McDonald’s All-American, is an incredible achievement and a testament to her hard work and talent.

[Frank Morano @frankmorano]

This column by @DoreeLewak is really powerful.

https://t.co/obdiSXY25A

These ebikes are an absolute menace. Something needs to be done about them. Unfortunately, I think what the Mayor is doing is only going to make our streets more dangerous for pedestrians.

[Phil Wong @PhilWongNYC]

Another warning sign for NYC’s finances. When rating agencies start talking downgrade, that’s not politics that’s reality.

We can’t keep spending like this, draining reserves, and hoping it works out. New Yorkers are going to be the ones stuck paying for it.

[Frank Morano @frankmorano]

Every day this city drifts, the @RudyGiuliani years don’t just look better, they look indispensable.

[Phil Wong @PhilWongNYC]

We’ve seen long delays between street milling and repaving for years, but over the last decade, those gaps have only gotten longer. I raised this at a recent hearing and asked DOT why.

Hear their response:

[Minority Leader David Carr @CMDMCarr]

“Our roads are in bad shape & it’s going to take more than just a pothole blitz to make them safe and passable again. That’s why we are asking this administration to boost its investment in resurface & repair.” @SpeakerMenin @CMShaunAbreu @NYCCouncil https://t.co/r99nBmBtvW

[Phil Wong @PhilWongNYC]

Beautiful day at Juniper Valley Park for our electronic waste and textile recycling event.

Thanks to the LES Ecology Center for organizing.

See you all April 18th for our Earth Day event at Maspeth Federal Savings!

[New York Post @nypost]

NYC pols demand Mamdani pump $46M into fixing potholes https://t.co/rHpSnjvMxK

[NYC Council Common Sense Caucus @NYCCCommonSense]

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[NYC Council Common Sense Caucus @NYCCCommonSense]

Statement from the Caucus on the Mayor’s decision to stop issuing summonses to reckless e-bike riders:

[Councilman Frank Morano @CMFrankMorano]

🚨📄READ our letter to @NYCMayor and Acting @NYCSanitation Commissioner Lojan on composting fines