A comfortable retirement should not only be a luxury for the wealthy, but a reality for every New Yorker. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
I say that our economic future is in the new technology that will lead to more fuel efficient cars and cleaner energy. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
New Yorkers would be shocked to learn of the conditions some construction workers in our city toil under. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
While New York City cannot prevent other jurisdictions from selling firearms, it has taken a powerful stance against guns by divesting pension… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Increases in stabilized rents impact rent stabilized tenants directly, but they also affect the affordability of all New Yorkers' rents. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
New York is celebrated as a leader in our nation's quest for progress because ours is a city built by the labor… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
In reality, handing over public space to private developers does not guarantee that new library spaces will be comparable in size or… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
It is no secret that New York City has an affordable housing shortage. For those who've returned from the battlefield, the problem… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Every hard working New Yorker, regardless of their income, race, or gender deserves an equal shot at attaining retirement security. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
As Public Advocate for the City of New York, I will be working with the Administration for Children's Services and others to… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
New York City must divest the hundreds of millions of dollars we have invested in Walmart for far too long, dollars that… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
If accessing the Internet becomes more difficult for low-income communities, academic and employment competition may be undermined, and could damage the prospects… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
All New Yorkers have the right to decent housing, regardless of income and rent. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
The Office of Attorney General should be independent and the Office of Attorney General should have the power to investigate without the… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
We have these events, 'Talk to Tish.' They're basically kitchen-roundtable discussions about issues in the City of New York, because you can… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
It is imperative that we set the national example and make it clear that companies seeking to do business in New York… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
New Yorkers want to be compassionate, and they want to live in a city where homeless people aren't stuffed into shelters, spilling… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Within New York City and state, families in need face a confusing hodgepodge of supplemental rental assistance programs, many of which are… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
I am proud of the advances we have made in New York where we have continued a legacy of substantive HIV/AIDS policy,… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
The status quo is clearly broken, and we must strive for bigger, bolder solutions that will provide New Yorkers with the support… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
We cannot justly seek to expand access to HASA and enroll more New Yorkers in the program, if we do not act… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
In reality, handing over public space to private developers does not guarantee that new library spaces will be comparable in size or otherwise remain… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
The Internet serves as a channel of endless information through which individuals now access the news, employment opportunities, education, entertainment, etc. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Our system of government works best when there are checks and balances led by independent entities that are empowered to conduct fair and rigorous… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
New York is celebrated as a leader in our nation's quest for progress because ours is a city built by the labor of a… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Increases in stabilized rents impact rent stabilized tenants directly, but they also affect the affordability of all New Yorkers' rents. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
I know what it's like to be on public assistance and to be unemployed. And I know what it's like to be evicted. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
The reality is that I've been counted out for a very long time and people continue to underestimate me and I continue to overperform. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Americans hate Congress but can't help ourselves from re-electing its members over and over again. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
I come from a family of eight on public assistance, my parents were separated. My mother struggled, my father struggled. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Our schools should be sanctuaries of learning, not nightmares of cruel and racist behavior. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
We must simply do every single thing in our power to protect our children from abuse and help them live healthy, prosperous lives. — Letitia James Copy Share Image
