Tony Avella for Mayor

On Saturday, November 15th, Tony announced that he has invoked the “Sponsor’s Privilege” rule of the City Council in order to have a public hearing on his Resolution 930/2007 (aka the Holiday Display Reso.), which would require the New York City Department of Education to amend its holiday display policy for public elementary and secondary schools to include a nativity scene or crèche. Currently, DOE’s policy allows the Menorah and Islamic Star and Crescent to be displayed during the winter holiday season so long as they are displayed together.

As Mayor, Tony would instruct the Department of Education to allow nativity scenes in public elementary and secondary schools.

Photo: Tony joined by supporters on the steps of City Hall.