I support the @pridecenterSI and all the work they do on Staten Island. They are valuable members of our community. No one should have to hide who they are โ not among their families, nor their workplaces nor on Forest Avenue.
For me, my call for inclusion needs to reinforced by my own action. I hope for a good parade this year, and will work towards a truly joyous, inclusive one in 2020 and beyond.
I wonโt be marching in Sunday's St. Patrick's Day parade. I wanted to, and thought I could reconcile my call for inclusion with still marching, but internally I cannot. No disrespect is intended towards anyone, including colleagues who will march.
TONIGHT: Tune in at 7 & again at 10 to @NY1โs @InsideCityHall - where yours truly will return to discuss politics and policy and the issues of the day in #NYC, NY State, and the US with @errollouis & my fellow consultants.
At a fundraiser last night for challengers to former IDC state senators, @jasirobinson34 says she wants to drag her opponent @dianesavino โby the hairโ as @NYCSpeakerCoJo stands by along with other candidates. Comments at 42 min. In: https://t.co/oHZK70SzSm
Staten Island Yankees decide to change name to "Pizza Rats" - for some games. The local councilwoman is not amused: "I know they want to be whimsical, but in reality it just is a negative connotation."
https://t.co/0RthZMAoui by @amandafarinacci@ny1
@nahmias@NYCMayor Untrue. DOE data shows 60% eat lunch in middle schools with UFSL versus 40% without. Also, helps families https://t.co/LuwkQx8hWj @NYCMayor