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P.S. 6 - June 24, 2010
Council Member Garodnick visited a class of second graders at P.S. 6.
East Side Middle School - June 18, 2010
Council Member Garodnick took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of East Side Middle School's new building.
Select Bus Service - June 7, 2010
Council Member Garodnick joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg and others to announce the beginning of construction for Select Bus Service.
P.S. 59 Groundbreaking - May 21, 2010
Council Member Garodnick took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new P.S. 59.
Tenant Lobby Day - April 27, 2010
Council Member Garodnick led a Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association-chartered bus of residents to Albany to lobby for "real rent reforms."
Stuyvesant Town Tenants Meeting - April 24, 2010
Council Member Garodnick answered questions at an impromptu tenants' meeting in the Stuyvesant Oval Study.
18th Street and Avenue C - April 19, 2010
Council Member Garodnick and transportation advocates celebrated new pedestrian safety improvements at 18th Street and Avenue C.
Induction - January 6, 2010
Council Member Garodnick was inducted into office for his second term on January 6.
Voting Machines - January 5, 2010
Council Member Garodnick joined Public Advocate de Blasio in calling for a public education campaign to inform New Yorkers about new voting machines.
Greener, Greater Buildings - December 7, 2009
Council Member Garodnick was joined by environmental advocates and elected officials to rally behind the City's Greener, Greater Buildings legislation.
Isaacs / Holmes - November 25, 2009
Council Member Garodnick passed out Thanksgiving turkeys to residents of Isaacs Houses / Holmes Towers.
Unity Rally - November 14, 2009
Hundreds of Stuyvesant Town tenants rallied for permanent affordability at the properties.
Yorkville Community School - October 30, 2009
Council Member Garodnick visited with parents and students at the Yorkville Community School's Fall Festival.
Eco Map - October 25, 2009
Council Member Garodnick and Upper Green Side debuted the Upper East Side Eco Map.
Second Avenue Subway - September 29, 2009
Council Member Garodnick joined Borough President Stringer in calling for a swift completion to the Second Avenue Subway.
Marymount Manhattan - September 14, 2009
Council Member Garodnick joined officials from Marymount Manhattan College for the dedication of a new student commons.
Ancient Playground - September 13, 2009
Council Member Garodnick helped reopen the renovated Ancient Playground in Central Park.
Vendor Press Conference - August 23, 2009
Outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Council Member Garodnick called for an overhaul to the vendor laws.
Greeter for a Day - July 15, 2009
Council Member Garodnick joined other prominent New Yorkers for the launch of the "Greeter for a Day" program.
Citymeals-on-Wheels - July 14, 2009
Council Member Garodnick personally delivered meals on wheels to homebound seniors in Stuyvesant Town.
Exceptional Workplace Awards - July 7, 2009
Council Member Garodnick joined the Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York in recognizing local restaurants for their positive labor practices.
Public Safety Hearing - June 29, 2009
Council Member Garodnick chaired a hearing of the Council's Public Safety Committee on the subject of "bandit barriers" in banks.
PS 6 Eco-Center - May 12, 2009
Council Member Garodnick joined the PS 6 community for the dedication of the Eric Dutt Eco-Center, which Council Member Garodnick helped fund.
Housing Lobby Day - May 12, 2009
Council Member Garodnick joined the Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association before their trip to Albany for Housing Lobby Day.
New York Public Library - April 29, 2009
Council Member Garodnick helped open a new the new Grand Central Branch Library in Turtle Bay.
JumpStart NYC - April 16, 2009
Council Member Garodnick took part in the launch of JumpStart NYC, a new economic initiative by the City to retrain laid-off workers from the financial sector, and encourage entrepreneurial activity.
Bill Signing Ceremony - February 26, 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed into law two bills that were authored by Council Member Garodnick.
Schomburg Center - February 25, 2009
Members of the City Council's Cultural Affairs Committee toured the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Second Avenue Subway Report - February 3, 2009
Council Member Garodnick joined Congresswoman Maloney for the release of her report on the economic benefits of the Second Avenue Subway and East Side Access.
"Left Stranded" Report - November 19, 2008
Council Member Garodnick released his report, "Left Stranded: How Overcrowded 4/5/6 Trains Are Leaving East Side Riders Behind."
School Overcrowding - October 3, 2008
Council Member Garodnick joined Borough President Stringer and other elected officials in calling for a better capital plan for school construction.
Washington DC - September 18, 2008
Council Member Garodnick traveled to Washington DC to advocate for the City's federal agenda.
Rent Increase Lawsuit - September 16, 2008
Council Member Garodnick lent his support to a lawsuit over unfair and potentially illegal rent hikes.
Hybrid Taxi Hearing - September 10, 2008
Council Member Garodnick explored the safety of hybrid taxis at a City Council Transportation Committee hearing.
Small Business Award - September 5, 2008
Council Member Garodnick joined Council Member David Yassky in honoring Gracious Home with a Small Business Community Excellence Award.
PS 59 - September 2, 2008
Council Member Garodnick cut the ribbon to open the new PS 59.
Night Out Against Crime - August 5, 2008
Council Member Garodnick joined police officers and residents in a celebration of our safety.
Stuyvesant Town "Ground Rules" - July 22, 2008
Council Member Garodnick proposed "ground rules" for Tishman Speyer to follow in order to rein in its wide pursuit of residents.
PS 116 Press Conference - July 21, 2008
Council Member Garodnick joined Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and other local elected officials in calling for the Department of Education to come forward with a plan to reduce overcrowding at PS 116.
Illegal Hotels - June 1, 2008
Council Member Garodnick joined elected officials and advocates in calling for an end to illegal hotels.
Senior Housing Forum - May 5, 2008
Council Member Garodnick hosted a housing forum for seniors to understand their rights, and to access senior-specific services and benefits.
Inside Broadway - April 18, 2008
Council Member Garodnick attended a performance by students at PS 77 who took part in the school's Inside Broadway program.
Garodnick Challenge II - March 29, 2008
Over 350 student chess players gathered on the Upper East Side for the second annual "Garodnick Challenge."
Tenant Harassment Bill - March 13, 2008
Council Member Garodnick joined tenants in celebrating Mayor Bloomberg's signing of Local Law 7.
Red Cross Tour - March 10, 2008
Council Member Garodnick joined Speaker Christine Quinn for a tour of the Red Cross' Manhattan headquarters.
East River Park - February 21, 2008
Elected officials and community organizations joined Council Member Garodnick and the Municipal Art Society in advocating for a new waterfront park on the East Side.
Cara a Cara - February 19, 2008
Council Member Garodnick appeared on the Spanish-language radio show "Cara a Cara" to promote Intro 627, his bill to protect tenants from harassment by their landlords.
Shop Second Avenue - January 10, 2008
Council Member Garodnick launched the Shop Second Avenue campaign to assist local businesses being impacted by Second Avenue Subway construction.
Model City Council - December 8, 2007
Council Member Garodnick joined civic-minded public high school students from across the five boroughs who took part in the CUNY Model New York City Council Project at City Hall.
Wagner Library - October 26, 2007
Council Member Garodnick cut the ribbon on a new library at Wagner Middle School.
Emergency Preparedness - September 5, 2007
Council Member Garodnick marked National Emergency Preparedness Month with a kickoff event at Stuyvesant Town.
ROC New York - August 20, 2007
The Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York thanked Council Member Garodnick for his role in negotiating a settlement of the federal lawsuit brought against the restaurant Daniel by its workers.
Con Ed Compensation Press Conference - August 9, 2007
Council Member Garodnick joined Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney in calling for Con Edison to reimburse local merchants for lost business caused by the steam pipe explosion.
Con Edison Oversight Hearing - August 7, 2007
Council Member Garodnick and members of the Council demanded answers into the Con Edison steam pipe explosion of July 18.
Sidewalk Cycling Campaign - August 3, 2007
Council Member Garodnick went door-to-door to restaurants on the Upper East Side to put up the City's new posters on bicycle delivery rules.
Steam Pipe Explosion Press Conference - July 24, 2007
Backed by local business owners, Council Member Garodnick announced City Council oversight hearings on the Con Edison steam pipe explosion.
Congestion Press Conference - May 24, 2007
Council Member Garodnick joined Mayor Bloomberg to support the Mayor's proposals to reduce "blocking the box."
Hands Around Stuyvesant Town - May 23, 2007
Thousands of New Yorkers rallied at Stuyvesant Town to save affordable housing.
Tenant Harassment - May 21, 2007
Council Member Garodnick spoke out for greater protections from harassment by landlords.
Student Art Exhibit - May 16, 2007
Council Member Garodnick welcomed East Side kids to City Hall to display their artistic visions of "NYC in 2030."
Salute to Israel Parade - May 6, 2007
Council Member Garodnick marched with other New Yorkers and members of the City Council in the Salute to Israel Parade.
Greenstreet Ribbon Cutting - April 11, 2007
Council Member Garodnick and other officials cut the ribbon to open a new Greenstreet at 20th Street and First Avenue.
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House - April 6, 2007
Council Member Garodnick visited with seniors at the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Senior Center.
Garodnick Chess Challenge - March 24, 2007
Over 250 students from across the five boroughs competed in the Garodnick Chess Challenge, a tournament hosted by Chess in the Schools at JHS 167.
Hunter College Elementary School - March 19, 2007
Council Member Garodnick welcomed a 2nd grade class from Hunter College Elementary School to City Hall.
Cultural Education Forum - March 8, 2007
Council Member Garodnick hosted a first-of-its-kind Cultural Education forum that brought together East Side schools with publicly funded arts groups.
Red Cross Vouchers - March 6-7, 2007
Council Member Garodnick distributed 80 vouchers for free Red Cross classes on babysitter training and child CPR.
Wesley Autrey - February 1, 2007
Council Member Garodnick joined colleagues in thanking and honoring Wesley Autrey, the "Subway Hero."
Community Conversation - January 16, 2007
Council Speaker Christine Quinn came to District 4, joining Council Member Garodnick for one of the Speaker's "Community Conversations" on the City budget.
New York Tolerance Center - January 10, 2007
Council Member Garodnick welcomed students to the New York Tolerance Center for an educational event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
LiveLonger New York Health Fair - December 4, 2006
Council Member Dan Garodnick dropped by the Stein Senior Center to greet seniors and volunteers at the LiveLonger New York Health Fair.
High School of Art and Design - November 8, 2006
Council Member Garodnick honored the High School of Art and Design with a City Council proclamation in recognition of the school's 70th birthday.
Stuyvesant Town Rally - October 15, 2006
Nearly 1,000 residents of Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village rallied at Stuyvesant Cove Park on Sunday, October 15, to support the tenant-backed bid to purchase the properties.
Housing Impact Study Bill Press Conference - October 11, 2006
Council Member Garodnick joined Council Member Rosie Mendez in advocating for the Housing Impact Study Bill, which would give the City 120 days to study the impact of real estate transactions involving large numbers of rent-stabilized apartments.
Italian Heritage Month Celebration - October 10, 2006
As part of the Italian-American Caucus' celebration for Italian Heritage Month, Council Member Garodnick honored Justice Angela Mazzarelli with a City Council proclamation for exemplifying the best of Italian culture.
Stuyvesant Town Rally and Hearing - September 25, 2006
Scores of Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village residents rallied on the steps of City Hall prior to a Council hearing on affordable housing and the sale of ST/PCV.
Bellevue Educare Early Childhood Center - September 19, 2006
Council Member Garodnick joined the celebration of the new Bellevue Edcuare Early Childhood Center, a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week daycare center at Bellevue Hospital.
Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village Tenants Meeting - September 16, 2006
A steady stream of over 700 Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village residents packed the JHS 104 auditorium to hear about Council Member Garodnick's and the Tenants Association's efforts to form a tenant-backed investor group to purchase the properties from Met Life.
Stuyvesant Town Press Conference - September 13, 2006
Council Member Garodnick, elected officials and Stuyvesant Town tenants met on the steps of City Hall to demand that MetLife negotiate with the tenants in their bid to purchase the property.
Stuyvesant Town Press Conference - September 5, 2006
Council Member Garodnick and a coalition of government officials announced plans for a tenant-backed bid to purchase Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village.
New York Junior Tennis League - August 14, 2006
Council Member Garodnick visited the kids of the New York Junior Tennis League at Robert Wagner Middle School (MS 167). Garodnick and the Council allocated funds to the NYJTL to provide free tennis lessons to youth from across the city.
Heat Wave - August 1-3, 2006
In the face of possible blackouts, Council Member Garodnick passed out flyers reminding residents to stay hydrated and to conserve electricity during the August heat wave.
National Night Out Against Crime - August 1, 2006
Council Member Garodnick took part in the National Night Out Against Crime activities on the Upper East Side.
92nd Street Greenmarket Opening - June 25, 2006
Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined Council Member Garodnick for the grand opening of a new Greenmarket at Isaacs / Holmes.
Solar 1 - June 17, 2006
Council Member Garodnick visited Solar 1 to promote energy conservation in New York City.
Safety Awareness Day - June 17, 2006
Along with officers of the 13th Precinct, Council Member Garodnick promoted safety for kids in the Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village neighborhood.
National Hunger Awareness Day - June 6, 2006
Council Member Garodnick met with parents and helped distribute school breakfasts at P.S. 77, as part of a citywide campaign to commemorate National Hunger Awareness Day.
 
 
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