Press Releases & Statements

February 10, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on FBI Investigation at P.S. 243

“A suspected child molester working in our schools is a parent's worst nightmare. Like every New Yorker, I am horrified by this news and want to lend my..."
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February 9, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio Commending AG Schneiderman’s Role in Mortgage Settlement

It is because of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s leadership and tenacity that today banks are finally being held accountable for their fraudulent...
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February 9, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on Ground Zero Cancer Study

The Mayor must keep his pledge to loosen the City’s grip on this data; researchers quickly need the necessary information to complete a rigorous health...
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February 8, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing Arts

“Wadleigh’s students and faculty have endured years of steep budget cuts and the loss of critical programs. After struggling without support for so long,..."
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February 4, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on the Death of Ramarley Graham

As a parent myself, my heart goes out to the Graham family. We need answers and we need them quickly regarding the tragic death of Ramarley Graham. As...
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February 3, 2012

De Blasio: Mayor's Decision to End Advantage Program will Put 8,000 Families at Risk of Eviction and Homelessness

The Bloomberg Administration is putting thousands of families at risk of losing their homes and returning to homeless shelters, and throwing away everything...
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February 2, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on Planned Parenthood

“It is a sad day when politics comes between a woman and her health, especially when it means low-income women may lose their only access to life-saving..."
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February 2, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on Proposed Cuts to Fire Companies

Public safety is the most fundamental duty of our government, and I applaud Mayor Bloomberg’s decision to maintain current NYPD force levels. However, the...
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February 2, 2012

Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on Mayor Bloomberg's Preliminary Budget

“Living within our means must be our top priority. But we cannot stop investing in our future. This is why I am disappointed the Mayor put forth a budget..."
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February 1, 2012

De Blasio Calls on Mayor Bloomberg to "Hold the Line" on Childcare Spots in Tomorrow's Budget

A day before Mayor Bloomberg announces his Executive Budget for the coming year, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio challenged the Administration to hold the line...
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