Speaking Up

Jan 8

Speaker Mark-Viverito Defends Independence After Win

Melissa Mark-Viverito held her first press conference as speaker of the City Council speaker this afternoon, where she brushed aside

By Ross Barkan

Dec 6

Jumaane Williams Only Speaker Candidate to Knock Bill Bratton

The candidates vying for City Council speaker mostly hailed Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio’s choice of Bill Bratton to lead the

By Ross Barkan

Nov 7

Bill de Blasio’s Dominating Victory Could Sway Speaker’s Race

With his overwhelming victory in the mayor’s race, Bill de Blasio is set to shake up the traditional way the

By Ross Barkan

Oct 2

Tish James Victory Could Shake Up Speaker’s Race

By Ross Barkan

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