http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com Tony Avella for Mayor in 2009 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:34:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/11/16/nativity-scenes-in-schools/ On Monday, Tony Avella denounced recent reports that the Ravitch Commission is considering asking the City to implement tolls on the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, and Queensboro Bridges. “Despite the ever present need for additional revenue, the imposition of tolls on the East River Bridges is not an acceptable revenue generating option,” ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/11/11/congestion-pricing-here-we-go-again/ Today is an important day in the history of the United States. Tony wishes to congratulate President-Elect Obama and Vice President-Elect Biden on their stunning election victory, last night. Tony also congratulates Joe Addabbo on his victory in the 15th Senate District. Today, the 2009 Mayoral race officially begins to heat up. ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/11/05/the-revolution-has-begun-2/ Tony has already voted today and you should too. If you haven't already voted, please take the time today to do so. Tomorrow, the 2009 race for Mayor officially begins. The Revolution Starts...Now! http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/11/04/get-out-and-vote-today/ Last week, Tony Avella received Mike Bloomberg’s "reconciliatory" telephone call, following the vote to extend term limits. “While I appreciated receiving Mr. Bloomberg’s phone call, I told him that what he did (extending term limits) was clearly a disgrace,” Avella stated. “Although he tried to rationalize his actions as a measure that ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/11/02/tony-avella-to-mike-bloomberg-what-you-did-was-a-disgrace/ The League of Humane Voters of New York State announced that it will vigorously support Tony Avella in his 2009 New York City Mayoral bid. The League of Humane Voters has a significant record of lobbying for the election of candidates for public office who ascribe to humane values, made apparent, ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/10/30/tony-endorsed-by-the-league-of-humane-voters-of-nys/ Yesterday, Tony responded to City Council Speaker Christine Quinn’s reversal on term limits, as she announced her support for Mayor Bloomberg’s Term Limits Bill. The Bill, which would allow officials to seek a third term in office, is currently being considered before the City Council. As of last year, ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/10/17/update-on-term-limits/ Council Member Tony Avella will be introducing a resolution at this week’s City Council Stated Meeting, asking the State legislature to give the City the authority to provide in the Charter that any change in the City’s term limits law must be subject to a voter referendum. “If this Council votes ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/10/05/tony-avella-will-introduce-resolution-for-mandatory-referendum-on-term-limits-change/ The campaign will be present at several upcoming street fairs: Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn – Sunday 10/5 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. We will not have a table but we will be campaigning in front of View Larger Map 321 Atlantic Avenue between Hoyt and Smith Street. This is a ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/09/28/october-volunteer-opportunities/ Yesterday (September 24th), Tony joined the Friends of Animals and the Coalition to Ban Horse Drawn Carriages on the steps of City Hall, to call on the City Council to allow several animal rights bills, which have been stalled in the drafting phase, to be discussed in public hearings. Specifically, ... http://www.tonyavellaformayor.com/2008/09/25/press-conference-for-animal-rights/