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Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito

Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams after his emergency forum on Donald Trump's executive orders in East Flatbush.
Feb 9

Jumaane Williams Declares Candidacy for City Council Speaker

Jumaane WIlliams discussed his hopes to replace Melissa Mark-Viverito as City Council speaker—his second bid for the position.
By Madina Toure
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito delivering her State of the City Speech today.
Feb 1

NYC Council Speaker Opposes Renegotiating City Immigration Policy After Trump Order

Melissa Mark-Viverito does not want to see more offenses added to the list of those that would compel the city's cooperation with federal immigration officials.
By Madina Toure
Building and Construction Trades Council of New York President Gary LaBarbera, center, with union workers and politicians (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer).
Jan 31

Buildings Head Says City Won’t Back Apprenticeship Programs for Construction Workers

The Department of Buildings commissioner said that Bill de Blasio will not support an apprenticeship requirement for construction workers.
By Madina Toure
Arab-American activist Linda Sarsour and other activists at CAIR-NY's emergency rally against President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban.
Jan 25

CAIR ‘Emergency Rally’ Against Trump’s Muslim Immigration Ban Rocks Washington Square Park

By Madina Toure
People march to demand the release of Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar Lopez Rivera near the White House in Washington, D.C. , on January 11.
Jan 23

NYC Mayor Defends Obama Pardon of Puerto Rican Nationalist Tied to Bombings

By Madina Toure
Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU, and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, blast Labor Secretary-designate Andrew Puzner's anti-worker actions in front of a Department of Labor office in Manhattan.
Jan 12

Unions Rip Trump Labor Pick Puzder in Manhattan

By Madina Toure
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito speaks on stage at the World AIDS Day 2015.
Dec 22

NYC Council Speaker Wants Immigrant Safe Space Bill Passed in Albany Special Session

By Madina Toure
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, center, joins lawmakers in blasting fraudulent immigration services in front of the City Hall steps.
Dec 20

New York Electors Donate Salaries to Pro-Immigrant Group in ‘Defiance’ of Trump

By Madina Toure
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