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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEW YORK
OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER
YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
CONTACT: Maria Henderson | 646.574.7950 | MHenderson@council.nyc.gov
NY STATE MUST DO MORE FOR IMMIGRANTS
"Passing the Dream Act alone is not the only solution that New York immigrants need in the era of Donald Trump. I will work with legislators in Albany to introduce bills that include drivers licenses for non citizens, more state funding to ensure a fair and full census without prejudice, better civil legal services and equity in housing, healthcare and education. New York should be a beacon of opportunity for immigrants and that means more than symbolic gestures. It means rolling up our sleeves and working together to do what's needed."
Ydanis Rodriguez was elected to the New York City Council in 2009. An educator for 13 years, Ydanis co-founded Gregorio Luperon High School and the Washington Heights Health Academy. As a leading voice at the NYC Council, Ydanis has brought changes in transportation, education, economic development, housing, police reform, healthcare, environmental policy, and ensuring low-income families have an equitable path to middle class. As Chairman of the Transportation Committee, he has passed 16 bills improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Ydanis led the charge for the Fair Fares to make public transit affordable for all and started Car Free Day NYC to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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