For release June 21, 2006 Contact:
Kyle Kotary
Jim Plastiras 518.455.2415

Paterson: New Yorkers Once Again Denied Real Reform

Senate Democratic Leader David A. Paterson (D-Manhattan) today
lamented the Senate's "missed opportunities to make a real, positive
change in New Yorker's lives."

Paterson said while there were a few legislative highlights, "this
session will be remembered more for what the Legislature failed to do.

"Have we reformed State government to make it more responsive and
effective? Have we given working families real, significant long term
property tax relief? Have we provided seniors with less expensive

For Immediate Release
June 21, 2006
Contact: John Choe, 646-296-1455
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CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER RESTRICTION ON STREET PARKING BY CAR DEALERSHIPS
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WHAT:
The City Council's Transportation Committee, chaired by Council Member
John C. Liu, will convene a hearing to consider legislation to
restrict the parking of vehicles on City streets by auto dealers.
Intro 9, sponsored by Council Members Avella and Comrie, would limit
the parking, storage or maintenance of vehicles on City streets for

For release June 20, 2006 Contact:
Kyle Kotary
Jim Plastiras 518.455.2415

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Paterson to Detail Legislature's Unfinished Business

WHO: Senator David Paterson will discuss the Senate's missed
opportunities and broken promises.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21 at 12:30 pm
WHERE: Senate Democratic Conference Room, Capitol 315

In his last session press conference as Senate Democratic Leader,
David A. Paterson will discuss the 2006 Legislative Session and the
missed opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of New
Yorkers.

The press conference will be held in the Democratic Conference Room

For Immediate Release
June 20, 2006
Contact: John Choe (646) 296-1455
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COUNCIL MEMBER LIU TO ATTEND SENTENCING OF YOUNG IL CHO, KILLER OF ANGEL QUIZHPI
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WHAT:
Council Member Liu will join with Nancy Lazo-Padilla, fiancée, and
family members of Angel Quizhpi at the sentencing of Joung Il Cho.
Mr. Cho was the drunk driver who killed 24-year-old Angel Quizhpi on
Northern Boulevard in Flushing on October 29, 2005. Mr. Cho will be
sentenced for the crime of 2nd degree vehicular manslaughter, the

For Immediate Release
June 20, 2006
Contact: John Choe, 646-296-1455
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CM LIU & COMMUNITY TO BREAK GROUND FOR THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL
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FLUSHING, NY – Council Member John C. Liu will be joined by officers
of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Association, leaders of the Korean
American community, representatives of civic associations near the
memorial site at Kissena Park, and officials from the City's Park
Department at a special groundbreaking ceremony for the Korean War

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CM LIU TO CONVENE MEETING ON DOWNTOWN FLUSHING TRAFFIC STUDY*************************************************WHAT:Council Member John C. Liu will convene a meeting to discuss the Economic Development Corporation's proposal to better manage traffic flow in downtown Flushing.  The proposed changes would have a significant impact on businesses in downtown Flushing.

For Immediate Release
June 18, 2006
Contacts: John Choe (CM Liu) 646-296-1455
Jamin Sewell (CM Koppell) 646-919-4953

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COUNCIL MEMBERS TO DECLARE VICTORY IN CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND
WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE TAXI FLEET

Koppell, Liu & Gennaro to Welcome Fleet Owner Gene Friedman, Who
Purchased 54 Accessible Taxi Medallions in a Recent Auction

On Monday, June 19, 2006 at 2:30 PM on the steps of City Hall, Council
Members Oliver Koppell, John Liu, and James Gennaro will hold a news
conference to discuss the purchase of 54 medallions mandated for
accessible yellow taxicabs in New York City. The medallions sold for

NY Congressional Delegation Asks President to Meet with 9/11 Heroes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           Contact: Joe Soldevere (Maloney), 646-831-1649

June 17, 2006                                              Craig Donner (Fossella), 917-301-8792    

For Immediate Release: June 17, 2006   Contacts: Kyle Kotary
518-542-1988 Jim Plastiras 518-455-2415   Statement from Senate Democratic Leader David A. Paterson on the Celebration of Juneteenth  “As we celebrate Juneteenth -- the nation’s longest celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States -- we should take time to reflect upon the progress we’ve made but also to recommit ourselves to ensuring that our current and future generations of children have the education, health care and economic opportunities that will help them achieve the American dream.   “To those ends, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I continue to fight for more resources for our schools and a more fair funding formula. As recently as last week, we spoke out against the current uninsured crisis
in New York and called for expanded insurance coverage for the more than 500,000 uninsured children in our state.   “The Senate Democratic Conference also recently offered a proposal to help thousands of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in New York grow, prosper and -- most importantly -- create new jobs. While our intention is to help business owners who have historically been disenfranchised, this is really about creating jobs and providing opportunity.”   The observance of June 19th -- traditionally celebrated on the third Saturday of June -- as the African American Emancipation Day originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865. On that date, Union Major General Gordon Granger marched into Galveston and declared U.S. sovereignty over Texas and officially freed the state's 250,000 slaves; some thirty months after President Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation.   Juneteenth, a combination of the words “June and “nineteenth” was born out of the spontaneous celebration that followed and has spread across the United States and beyond. The anniversary is now formally observed in 17 states, including New York.   -30-Kyle Kotary cell: 518-542-1988

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For Immediate Release
June 16, 2006
Contact: John Choe, 646-296-1455
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CM LIU TO SAY BON VOYAGE TO GRANDMOTHER WHO NEEDED PASSPORT FOR FAMILY REUNION
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WHAT:
Council Member Liu will present a bon voyage gift to Mrs. Tomasina
Barreto, an 86-year-old grandmother who needed a passport to travel to
a family reunion. Mrs. Barretto, who was born in Puerto Rico and had
never traveled outside the country before, had been unable to obtain a
passport because she lacked an official birth certificate. Mrs.

For Immediate Release
June 16, 2006
Contact: John Choe, 646-296-1455
Sent via Internet

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CM LIU TO CONVENE TWO MEETINGS ON DOWNTOWN FLUSHING TRAFFIC STUDY
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WHAT:
Council Member John C. Liu will convene two meetings to discuss a
downtown Flushing traffic study. The City's Economic Development
Corporation will present a proposal to better manage traffic flow in
downtown Flushing. The proposed changes would have a significant
impact on businesses in downtown Flushing.

For release June 16, 2006 Contact:
Kyle Kotary
Jim Plastiras 518.455.2415

Paterson Calls for Senate Vote on Assembly Reform Measures

Senate Democratic Leader David A. Paterson today said ethics and
campaign reform legislation introduced in the Assembly could "help
restore public confidence in our State Government" if signed into law
and called on the Senate Majority to take up the bills before the
Legislative session ends on June 22.

"These proposals would bring fundamental change the political and
legislative processes in New York," Paterson said. "Senate Democrats
have long supported the provisions in the Assembly bills and in fact

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For Immediate Release
June 16, 2006
Contact: John Choe, 646-296-1455
Sent via Internet

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CM LIU TO JOIN COMMUNITY IN URGING CITY TO ALLOW OPEN-AIR VIEWING OF
WORLD CUP SOCCER MATCH; SAFETY MUST BE TOP PRIORITY
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WHAT:
Council Member Liu will join community leaders to urge the City to
permit the public viewing of Sunday's World Cup soccer match in the
heart of Manhattan's Koreatown. Expectations are high that people
will be able to watch the game – between South Korea and France –

9/11 Responder Rally Saturday at Ground Zero

This Saturday, hundreds of 9/11 responders will be gathering at Ground Zero to demand a better response at all levels of government to the health impacts of the World Trade Center disaster.

If you would like any further information, please feel free to give me a call.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joe Soldevere, (212) 860-0606

June 15, 2006

HOUSE BILL ADDS EVEN MORE MOMENTUM

TO SECOND AVE. SUBWAY, EAST SIDE ACCESS

Washington, D.C. - Last night, the House passed H.R. 5576, the fiscal year 2007 Transportation, Treasury and HUD Appropriations bill, which includes $4 million in federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway and $300 million for East Side Access.

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) hailed the bill's passage, saying: "It seems like every month we're getting better and better news about the Second Avenue Subway and East Side Access. The federal government, the State of New York and New York voters are all strongly supporting these long-overdue projects. If there are any naysayers left, they should 'stand clear of the closing doors,' because the subway will soon be leaving the station."