Category: Testimony
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City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Testimony on Intro 1349
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Good morning Chair Abreu and thank you for holding this hearing today. I am here representing Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who as Chair of the City Council’s Sanitation Committee from 2014-2021 created the Commercial Waste Zones program alongside DSNY. Today, he wants to join DSNY, labor unions, commercial carters,…
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City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection Testimony on Intro 1294-2025 and 1332-2025
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Good afternoon, Chair Menin and thank you for holding this hearing today. I am here representing Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso to provide testimony on two of the bills being heard today: Intro 1294 and Intro 1332. Regarding Intro 1294: Deed theft is a pressing issue in Brooklyn, especially for…
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MTA Board Hearing on Proposed Changes to MTA Fares
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Good morning, my name is Brit Byrd, and I am presenting this testimony of behalf of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Thank you Chair Lieber and members of the Board for holding these hearings on proposed fare changes. This week, I am releasing the 2025 update to The Comprehensive Plan…
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Comments on NYC Charter Revision Commission Interim Report
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As this process comes to a close, I want to thank you again for your thoughtful approach to addressing our city’s housing crisis through Charter change. Below are my updated comments on the ballot proposals as outlined in your Interim Report: Proposal 1: Fast Tracking Affordable Housing I generally support…
