Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@advocate.nyc.gov
"Little progress comes without protest...We have to be able to protect safety without prohibiting speech." Hear from the Public Advocate on why we support @mayor.nyc.gov’s veto of Intro 175-B as written, as its broad language would’ve had a chilling effect. advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu... 🎥 4/16
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