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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

1 year

You shouldn’t have to be lucky to learn to read. We know what we need to do. We need NYS to mandate evidence based literacy curriculum. Every child has a #RightToRead 1/2

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

7 years

Speaking out in #TimesSquare about Religious Liberty #IAmAMuslimToo remember what JFK said a threat to one faith is a threat to all faiths.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

In my district, 8th and 7th Ave are bumper to bumper for over a mile. We need congestion pricing now. We need folks to get back on transit.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

91% of open container tickets have been given to Black/Hispanic NYers. Open container laws are racist & antiquated. That is why we should pass my bill to abolish them. Abolition will have the added benefit of discouraging NYers from congregating indoors.

As COVID-19 Drives NYers To Drink Outside, The NYPD Is Still Overwhelmingly Ticketing People Of...

Since January, only 7 percent of city summonses for drinking in public went to white New Yorkers.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Brooklyn’s own @SenSchumer remembering Brooklyn’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sen. Schumer wants us to fulfill Ginsburg dying wish to have the next president pick the next Supreme Court Justice!

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

5 years

What a difference a year makes! In two days we passed: ✔️early voting ✔same day registration(prime sponsor) ✔️closed LLC loophole ✔no-fault absentee voting ✔automatic reg transfer ✔preregistration for 16year-olds ✔consolidated primaries ✔️GENDA ✔️banned conversion therapy

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

How would you like NY to pay for all the services that NJ commuters/tourists use? If not CP - how about a commuter tax? Congestion pricing is also about making our city cleaner and more livable. If your constituents don’t want to pay they should take NJ transits.

Rep Josh Gottheimer

@RepJoshG

1 year

I was in Teaneck to highlight new efforts to stop the @MTA 's $23/day Christmas-Crushing Congestion Tax, and the disastrous effects it will have on North Jersey families visiting Manhattan for the holidays and commuting to work.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Edward Robert Carroll born last night, September 27th at 10:30pm. 7pounds and 6 ounces and 20 inches.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

END THE CURFEW. It’s clear it has only been done to criminalize peaceful protests.

Jessica Ramos

@jessicaramosqns

4 years

THE CURFEW IS A PROBLEM. END THE CURFEW. Pass it on.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

Just now the @NYSA_Majority just passed my amendment to the New York State Constitution to permit same day voter registration.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

After serious deliberation I believe it is time for @NYGovCuomo to resign. The serious and credible sexual harassment claims and the deliberate misstating of Covid-19 nursing home deaths makes it untenable for the Govenor to continue his work. See my statement below.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Happy to announce that I will be enjoying my summer and not running in NY10. Good luck to all the contenders. After a week of a lot of phone calls I'm excited to get back to doing important work in Albany for my constituents.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Proud to endorse @danielsgoldman today for #NY10 . Dan has the experience and skills to fight back on day one against a radical Republican party looking to dismantle our democracy.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

We should flip that and make all the cars and taxis pay an extra $8 and the AirTrain transfer from the subway should be free.

Philip Miatkowski

@miatkowski

2 years

TIL: Only transit riders are charged the $8 (!!) AirTrain fare.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Terrible idea. The legislature passed this in 2019. Congestion Pricing needs to be implemented ASAP with limited to no carve outs.

Philip Miatkowski

@miatkowski

1 year

NEW: A resolution calling for Congestion Pricing to be subject to a statewide ballot proposal has been introduced.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Preposterous. So glad the #NYPD is arresting my constituent for removing a piece of tape from a licenses plate that was deliberately placed there to evade tolls, red light and speed cameras. Wish we could get traffic enforcement on dangerous Caton Avenue.

adam white

@adamlaw50

1 year

Got arrested Friday and charged with Crim Mischief for removing a piece of plastic obscuring plate number meanwhile cops refused to issue ticket to this guy despite obscuring front and back plates @defacedplateNYC @NYCMayor

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Time to get Congestion Pricing done with no exemptions. The only way to reduce congestion, pollution and make our streets safer is for everyone to pay every time they enter the congestion zone. @StreetsblogNYC @RidersAlliance @MTA @StreetsPAC

Feds Give MTA Final Blessing To Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City

The FWHA announced today that the MTA's environmental assessment for congestion pricing has passed its latest test and received a letter of sufficiency from the federal government, Streetsblog has...

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 month

@Carlos_Calz07 Nice job, Carlos.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

I was unaware when I spoke to Zach Williams that there were 83 members on the record ready to vote yes for BPRA. We should immediately move the bill to the floor and pass this important piece of climate legislation. It’s darkest before the dawn. We have a lot of time to do this.

Zach Williams

@ZachReports

2 years

NEW: The Build Public Renewables Act is not passing this year, according to sponsor Assembly Robert Carroll He previously told me a Senate amendment made in final days of session complicated efforts to get bill over legislative finish line in his own chamber.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

This is what happens when you come up with a plan based on polling and misinformation and not facts. No bail roll back.

Zack Fink

@ZackFinkNews

2 years

Hochul Administration now literally running away, rather than explain their position about making changes to criminal justice reforms.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Wow. @JumaaneWilliams is 100% right and @GovKathyHochul is completely wrong. Car traffic in NYC is exceeding pre pandemic levels while subway ridership is at best 60% or pre pandemic levels. We need congestion pricing now.

Zack Fink

@ZackFinkNews

2 years

All three candidates on congestion pricing: @Tom_Suozzi - delay it for a year @GovKathyHochul - now is not the time to do it. Will get it done eventually @JumaaneWilliams - do congestion pricing now

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

New York could cut all mass transit fares by half for the next 6 months for $1 billion. We spent half that much on a gas tax holiday that didn’t create any relief. Let’s incentivize mass transit not cars!

David Zipper

@DavidZipper

2 years

Better than a gas tax suspension: Spain is temporarily cutting the price of transit tickets by 30-50%.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Zeldin proved in this debate that he’s the anti-climate, anti-choice and pro-gun candidate. No way to make NY stronger. @KathyHochul is the clear choice. From fighting for the environmental bond act to the equal right amendment she’s proven she’s the leader NY needs. #NYGovDebate

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

6 years

Proud to announce that I am endorsing @ZephyrTeachout 4 Attoreny General. Zephyr is the candidate in this race with the clearest voice to stand up against corruption in Albany, big polluters, @realDonaldTrump & anyone else who tries infringe on the rights of everyday New Yorkers.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

This is untrue.

Zack Fink

@ZackFinkNews

2 years

. @GovKathyHochul says of changes to criminal justice laws in New York State budget: “We are not here to undue the progress that was made in the past. We have put forth a comprehensive package…and we are moving forward.”

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Andy is staying in NYC! Which means when we pass my bill A.9850 which gives NYC municipal control of our buses and subways it will be easier to rehire you! #TrainDaddy #ReturnOfByford

N. J. Burkett

@njburkett7

4 years

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Outgoing NYC Transit President Andy #Byford gets rousing ovation, telling @mta bus workers in East New York today that he and his wife will remain in New York.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

Previously I called on @NYGovCuomo to resign bc of the credible allegations of sexual harassment. The @NewYorkStateAG ’s report corroborates those allegations & discloses additional instances of harassment. It’s time for the Gov to resign. If he doesn’t the Assembly shld impeach.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

NY Assembly just passed my bill to allow NYers to register to vote 10 days before an election. Thank you to all who helped make this possible.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

In NYC 73% of 4th & 8th graders read below a proficient level & may never catch up. This is a literacy crisis! The only way to begin to address this crisis is by universally screening for #dyslexia & using evidence based curriculum interventions. Watch my exchange w/ @NYCMayor

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

For three years I’ve worked on BPRA. It’s the most consequential piece of climate legislation in the nation. The bill would turbo charge renewables in NY. No good reason not to pass it and it would easily pass if it were brought to the floor. #BuildPublicRenewables

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Raising fares won’t save the MTA. Dedicated funding streams & good service are the answer. Last year NY spent 600M to eliminate the gas tax. That same money could have reduced mass transit fares throughout the NY by half for 6 months. Those are the policy solutions we need.

New York Post Metro

@nypmetro

1 year

MTA may need to raise fares 29% to regain pre-COVID revenues: DiNapoli

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

To the man sunbathing outside my office. We have a backyard and AC! So next time pop into my office and I promise we will assist you in all ways possible to both beat the heat and work on your tan.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Halloween on East 4th Street! Best in Brooklyn.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

For those of us who live in NYC - Congestion Pricing will make our streets safer, our air cleaner and when we need to use a car our roads less congested. You can afford to pay the toll the twice a year you come see a Broadway show. Better yet, take the train.

Lee Zeldin

@leezeldin

2 years

Congestion pricing has been tried in other cities abroad & it's been a failure. It's a bad idea that will create new economic pain for hard working NYers. Life in NY is difficult enough for many as is. I totally oppose this congestion pricing push. We must kill this Hochul Hike!

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Do you represent NY? The MTA is the circulatory system that makes NY run. It costs money to do that. CP has brought revenue and created more livable cities everywhere it’s been implemented. Use your brain and have some civic pride - otherwise go represent somewhere else.

Mike Lawler

@lawler4ny

1 year

Proud to introduce legislation today with NJ @RepJoshG to give New York and @GovKathyHochul an ultimatum: end congestion pricing or lose over $2 Billion in federal dollars for @MTA . This plan is nothing more than a tax on suburban and outer borough commuters. It needs to be DOA.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Excited to welcome a new member of our family.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Yes. New Yorkers mind. Zeldin is the anti-choice, anti-democracy, anti-environment and pro-gun candidate. If you care about the health and safety of our great state the choice is clear: Vote for @KathyHochul .

Zeldin Built His Profile Defending Trump. Will New Yorkers Mind? (Published 2022)

Lee Zeldin, a Republican congressman from Long Island, voted to overturn 2020 election results and blamed Democrats for Jan. 6 violence. Now, he wants to lead New York State.

www.nytimes.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

NYS Dem Party Chair Jay Jacobs has to go. He divides our party & spends more time helping cynical primary challenges of progressive members of the State legislature than fighting Republicans. Last weeks results in NY were terrible. New blood is needed.

New York Democrats urge Hochul to push out the state party chair. (Published 2022)

A call for new leadership comes after New York Democrats lost four congressional seats that could cost the party control of the House.

www.nytimes.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

As the sponsor of the same day voter registration amendment that failed due to the Conservative Party’s cynical and anti-democratic campaign, I am undeterred and will reintroduce the amendment in January and start the ratification process over again.

Why New Yorkers Rejected Ballot Proposals on Voting and Redistricting (Published 2021)

Republicans worked hard to defeat the measures, which aimed to broaden ballot access and change the redistricting process. Democrats did little to promote them.

www.nytimes.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Bullsh*t. Congestion and its effects (pollution [air & noise], lower quality of life, and negative economic impacts) is an existential problem for NYC and the region. Not solving - it so someone from NJ can keep freely destroying our city is antithetical to solving problems.

Rep Josh Gottheimer

@RepJoshG

2 years

The $23/day Congestion Tax will drain our families’ pocketbooks and hurt small businesses, and it does nothing to actually help the environment or ease congestion. This is nothing more than a cash grab to fund the terribly mismanaged MTA that is riddled with fraud and corruption.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

The legislature has a job to do & part of that job is oversight. We should have never granted @NYGovCuomo broad executive powers. That’s why I voted against granting those powers last March. Proud to stand w/my colleagues to defend @rontkim & restore the balance of power.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

. @JumaaneWilliams I’m the drafter of the NY Public Power bills. This can only happen if we do it on the state level. Hope you will join us!

Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams

@nycpa

4 years

NEW: The Public Advocate has released a plan for a municipal grid to bring #PublicPower to New York City. Read the plan:

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 months

All these lawsuits do is hurt NY. The “leaders” bringing them couldn’t care less about cleaner air, safer streets or a well funded mass transit system. They are not advocating for everyday NYers but a minority of selfish drivers.

Bloomberg

@business

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New York’s MTA is suspending new construction contracts as lawsuits against a congestion pricing plan threaten the agency’s ability to pay for needed infrastructure upgrades

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

.⁦ @SalazarSenate ⁩ & I sponsor a bill to abolish most of NY’s open container laws but at a minimum the leg shld permit the sale of to-go alcohol. I hope whoever our next mayor is will join in this fight to end these antiquated & discriminatory laws.

Farewell, Sweet To-Go Cocktail (Published 2021)

To-go cups of beer, wine and liquor were one of the few upsides of New York’s state of emergency.

www.nytimes.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Outdoor dining should be permanent and year round. Regulations should be around making sure structures are well maintained, safe, accessible and aesthetically pleasing.

Streetsblog New York

@StreetsblogNYC

2 years

More news on outdoor dining: The Council is moving towards seasonal restrictions on streeteries. Restaurant owners call that a non-starter:

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

7 months

My statement on the Underhill Ave Redesign:

Good Idea Dave

@DaveCoIon

7 months

The mayor said today that the DOT is going door to door on Underhil Avenue to survey people about the almost-finished bike boulevard

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Not only should outdoor dining be permanent - we should let bars and restaurants offer outdoor dining year round. If restaurants and their patrons can make outdoor dining work in the winter the city shouldn’t stop them!

Erin Durkin

@erinmdurkin

4 years

"I think we should make this a permanent feature in NYC," @BilldeBlasio says of outdoor dining program. He has promised to bring it back next year (after that he will be out of office)

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

So time to raise taxes.

Zack Fink

@ZackFinkNews

4 years

. @NYGovCuomo says if Congress does not provide funding for the States there will be an “economic recession.” Cuomo says New York needs $30 Billion over two years. If not, “we are going to have to take very dramatic action,” says Cuomo

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Today, after 4 years, Build Public Renewables becomes law. It will transform NYPA from a moribond agency to the most dynamic builder and owner of public renewables in the nation. It’s the most important Green New Deal legislation to ever pass! TY to all who made this possible.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Both before & after bail reform, 99% of ppl awaiting trial in the community each month were not rearrested for a new violent felony. We need to follow the #factsnotfear I am a no on @GovKathyHochul ’s cynical bail ‘reform’ rollback. TY @NYCComptroller for spreading the facts.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

11 days

If the necessary upgrades were made (straightening and route wide electrification) NYC to Montreal would become extremely popular. Average speed of 90mph would easily make it more desirable than plane or driving. NYC to Albany is already one of Amtrak’s most popular routes.

Hayden Clarkin

@the_transit_guy

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Today, 48 planes are scheduled to fly between Montreal and New York City. With proper high-speed rail and pre-clearance protocols, this journey could take less than 3 hours by train. Currently, it takes 11 hours by train. We deserve better.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

Cheers to the Assembly repealing the need to buy food when you buy a beer. No more #CuomoSnacks !

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

We need to implement congestion pricing asap. We also need the @MTA to maintain robust service to further entice additional bus and subway ridership.

Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander

@NYCComptroller

2 years

Traffic in NYC bridges and tunnels has reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels. Yet, subway ridership is only at *53%* of pre-pandemic levels. That is simply not sustainable—not for our city's growing traffic problem, nor for our efforts to curb emissions.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

If you didn’t think the BOE could get worse, I have a story. @AMBichotte ran a slate of judicial delegate candidates in my district, many of the candidates & 2/3rds of the signatures were out of district. We challenged. BOE refused to review our spec - claimed it was frivolous.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

10 months

. @GovMurphy to New York: Drop Dead. This lawsuit is DOA but shows Gov Murphy couldn’t-care-less about our environment, streets or quality of life. This lawsuit is a stunt that will have a chilling effect on other cities adopting similar programs. SMH.

New Jersey Sues Over Congestion Pricing in New York City

In its complaint, the state said it was challenging the Federal Highway Administration’s “decision to rubber-stamp” its approval of the plan.

www.nytimes.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

This is unconscionable. @NYC_DOI must investigate if someone @NYPD78Pct disclosed the name/telephone # of my constituent who filed a complaint about a person who habitually parks in a bus stop on 8th Ave. No one should receive multiple death threats bc they called @nyc311 .

Streetsblog New York

@StreetsblogNYC

2 years

Our top story of the day: make a complaint to 311, cops show up, and suddenly you’re getting death threats.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Great way to bankrupt every bar in NYC. We don’t want ppl drinking inside - this policy will incentize that. The leg shld pass mine & @SalazarSenate bill to repeal open container laws during Covid-19 crisis. Meanwhile you can dine inside in the Hamptons!

No Alcohol for NYers Unless Served With Food, Cuomo Says

Governor Cuomo's Thursday conference call.

ny1.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

The legislature must meet more. We need a fall session. No way can we do the peoples business with such a limited amount of session days.

Zack Fink

@ZackFinkNews

2 years

Behold! The 2022 Legislative Calendar

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

We need leadership and courage to fix the literacy crisis. You can’t believe in justice or equity if you don’t believe in doing the hard work to reform our schools. #RightToRead 2/2

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Broker’s fee on rentals should be strictly regulated and capped. These brokers are classic middle men who offer limited value and make outrageous profits for themselves.

New York Post

@nypost

2 years

Broker's fee hits nearly $20K for a rent stabilized one-bedroom NYC apartment

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

Last night vandals knocked over every garbage can in @prospect_park . Today and tomorrow volunteers are cleaning all 526 acres of the park. If you have time, you can sign up to volunteer here: .

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

As a member of Asm Election Committee I will be voting no on the bill to remove Benjamin’s name from the ballot. I don’t disagree w/removing his name but I do disagree w/letting committee on vacancies choose a replacement. Already have an election btwn @AnaMariaforNY & @Reyna4NY .

Zach Williams

@ZachReports

2 years

Bill to remove Brian Benjamin from ballot (S8949) on agenda for 145p meeting of Assembly Elections Committee

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

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1 year

Amazing work by so many. Cant believe from a meeting in my district office 4 years ago leads to the most consequential piece of Green New Deal legislation in US history. More needs to happen but this is a good day and real change is happening in NY.

NYC-DSA Ecosocialists 🌹

@NYCDSA_Ecosoc

1 year

This text is the biggest Green New Deal win in US history: The #BuildPublicRenewables Act, now in the NY State Budget Through four years of organizing across the state by thousands of @DemSocialists , @publicpowerny and more. A better world is possible. And we are building it.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Open container laws disproportionately impact black/brown men & w/COVID19 making it unsafe to imbibe indoors, I am introducing legislation to repeal open container laws during Covid crisis. If the repeal is positive (which I think it wil be) we should then make it permanent.

Streetsblog New York

@StreetsblogNYC

4 years

A clarion call op-ed from @ShabazzStuart about the need for true equity in policing open container laws.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

This is why discretionary funding should be abolished. It is used to control and thus corrupts the democratic process. There is no way to administer a system like this fairly. The next mayor and speaker must do away with this corrupt system.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

My statement below w/ @bradhoylman on @GovKathyHochul misguided & cynical veto of the Dyslexia Task Force Act. The Governor’s veto means NY will continue to rank among the worst states in the country for addressing dyslexia and implementing an evidence based literacy curriculum.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Congrats to @em4assembly on your hard fought victory. Your energy, independence, and progressive values will benefit the New York State Assembly and all New Yorkers. Excited to work with you in the coming years to make New York a fairer and better place.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

RCV was overwhelming supported by NYC voters. Any delay would be an affront to voters & a cynical political ploy. Critics are correct that a robust voter ed campaign is needed but if voters in Maine can figure out RCV than NYers can figure it out too!

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

. @carecubemedical prays on NYers who need Covid tests. They charged my wife $150 bc she has out of state insurance (she works for the fed gov) and they charged my cousin who had to go home to England $250. We need more testing but not like this. @NYMag

CareCube Is Accused of Running a COVID-Testing Scam

Getting swabbed is usually free, but a prominent business is accused of lying to make customers pay.

nymag.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

If we #TaxTheRich we can raise $10 Billion in revenue and save our city and state. By taxing the rich we can help NYers pay their rent and mortgages and make sure essential services like schools, hospitals and the @MTA don’t experience devastating cuts.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

I have received an outpouring of support from community leaders urging me to run in #NY10 . Our country is at a crossroads and we need progressive leadership that can get results. Over the next few days I will decide with my family and friends on how I can best serve New York.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

I am rescinding my endorsement of @scottmstringer and call on him to suspend his mayoral campaign. See my statement below.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Terrible public policy to have only NYC business pay an increased payroll mobility tax for the our regional transportation network.

Nolan Hicks

@ndhapple

1 year

Gov. Hochul outlines MTA funding deal: - A minor increase in the payroll tax for 'New York City' businesses (no mention of suburbs) - City Hall will shell out $165 million a year - MTA continues with previously promised $400m in savings (2% PEG)

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

So I guess this now means in @AMBichotte ’s BOE, she can challenge anyone and no one can challenge her. She is breaking the Democratic Party. Rules should be followed but she clearly doesn’t care. Seems like we have our own Donald Trump in Brooklyn.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, traffic in Manhattan was already unsustainable, eating up time and harming our economy and the environment. Now it’s worse than ever. We need Congestion Pricing. Read my OpEd in @StreetsblogNYC

AM Carroll: 'I'm Willing to Take the Heat' to Support Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City

Car ownership is up, transit use is down, and for-hire vehicles and delivery trucks clog our streets like never before. If done correctly, congestion pricing can make New York City more livable, and...

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Those taking non-essential helicopter flights should pay for the impact of these trips have on our city. That’s why I have proposed a carbon emissions tax and a noise tax on each flight taken.

Assembly rep. Robert Carroll wants to chop down on noisy choppers with fees • Brooklyn Paper

Assembly Member Robert Carroll wants to chop down the noise from buzzing helicopters flying overhead.

www.brooklynpaper.com

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

6 years

A scene from my polling place. I have never seen this kind of turnout for any election. Note that there are no competitive elections in my district or the adjacent districts. Turnout today will exceed 2016 in NY.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Take the train. @SenatorMenendez @CoryBooker are only environmental & transit champions if it doesn’t cost them anything. Only way we get clean air, safe streets and more livable cities is if we agree to shared sacrifice.

The New York Times

@nytimes

1 year

New Jersey’s U.S. senators have joined the fight against New York City’s plan to charge drivers on Manhattan’s busiest streets, arguing that the tolls would unfairly burden suburbanites who must travel into the city for work.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

If we want to preserve the vibrancy and vitality of NYC Metro Area we need to fund the @MTA . That means implementing Congestion Pricing and passing the #FixTheMTA package. Looking forward to hearing @GovKathyHochul ’s plan for transit in tomorrow’s State of the State.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Busy morning handing out KN95 masks and Covid-19 rapid tests. We gave out 1,000 test and masks in an a few hours.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 months

I don’t doubt some paperwork wasn’t filed. But this is form over substance. It’s clear that no donor/candidate was deceived as to which candidates the multi-candidate committee was supporting. This wouldn’t be happening if it was anybody but the DSA.

The Secretive Court Fight Roiling New York’s Democratic Socialists

The state’s elections watchdog says a socialist group improperly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the 2022 elections. Clawing it back could upend the movement’s finances.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

Not smart to witness your own signatures. A rookie mistake.

Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸

@AndrewYang

3 years

I got some signatures on the D train too. 😀

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

@chrislhayes Splendid weather in Austin, Atlanta, and Phoenix? Do you think 110 degrees is splendid weather? Last year it was over 90 for 100 straight days in Austin. Sure they don’t have winter but winter isn’t that bad. Miami has good weather but still way too hot in the summer.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

New York is so dead and so dangerous!

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

If New Jersey can do it - so can New York. Let’s raise taxes on those who make more than a million dollars a year, so we can pay for essential services.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

Yesterday’s #CCMeeting2020 was shocking. Using proxies to unravel fairly adopted reforms is antidemocratic. Whole scale change of the Kings County Democratic Party is needed. I’m calling on AG @TishJames to investigate what happened. Our democratic institutions must be protected.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

The future of our planet is on the line. New York can lead with the passage of #buildpublicrenewables . Proud to join @publicpowerny and my brave colleague @marcelaforny in an act of civil disobedience today and calling on @kathyhochul to include BPR in her budget. #BuildOrBurn

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

We need to pass mine & @bradhoylman ’s bill to reinstate 24/7 subway service. The overnight shutdown does not make it easier to clean & trains still run bc the system isn’t built to be shutdown. If we want to bring back NY we need a 24/7 subway.

NYC early-shift workers stranded by subway’s nightly closures for COVID cleanings — empty trains...

The subway — built to ease travel across the city — lately has made travel hard for people like Pedro Perez, a 48-year-old electrician. Perez commutes from East New York in Brooklyn to …

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Now that @NYGovCuomo has finally come to the realization that the federal government will do nothing to help NY’s budget crisis here is a list of where we can get the money: billionaires, ultra-millionaires, luxury second homes, and the stock transfer tax.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Today Mohammed Alaskari became a USCitizen. Mohammed is from Yemen & runs a deli in ParkSlope. Through the pandemic he & his staff worked 7 days a week & dealt w/their share of hardships; including the loss of a an uncle to COVID. Proud to recognize his hard work & achievement!

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

Other cities across the country have ended their curfews. @NYCMayor @NYPDShea end the NYC curfew!

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

The latest example of why the leg should pass mine & @jessicaramos bill to put a $3 fee on all nonessential online deliveries. The status quo is not working nor is it sustainable. Our fee will make our air cleaner, streets safer & raise needed revenue.

Upper East Siders Exasperated By Street-Clogging Amazon Trucks

Upper East Siders Exasperated By Street... - Upper East Side, NY - Grocery distributions by Amazon and Fresh Direct routinely block up to four lanes of traffic on an Upper East Side street, neighbors...

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Allowing NYPA to own & operate renewable energy generation will not stop ACE members from doing the same. The reason ACE doesn’t support #BuildPublicRenewables is bc it doesn’t want competition. ACE is being selfish and greedy & doesn’t care if NY misses its clean energy goals.

ACE NY

@ACE_newyork

2 years

Why undermine #cleanenergy ? @GovKathyHochul Announcement on 22 Large-Scale #RenewableEnergy Projects for NY put in jeopardy if S.6453-C/ similar A.1466-C & S.9426/ A.10484 passes. Voicing opposition to NYPA bill: Undermines #NYS progress! @NYSenate & @NYS_AM @AndreaSCousins

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

Main theme of the #BPRA hearing has been if NY wants to meet the goals of the CLCPA, create a resilient grid, & meet climate justice objectives - we must unleash the power of public renewables. The only dissent is from those who profit from the status quo. #BuildPublicRenewables

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

The state legislature could help save the bar and restaurant industry if we passed my bill to require insurance companies to pay out business interruption claims due to Covid-19. If the leg doesn’t act - insurance companies will keep rejecting every claim that is filed.

Andrew Kirtzman

@andrewkirtzman

3 years

It’s remarkable that the @nytimes would call for the elimination of indoor dining without advocating government relief for restaurants. What is moral about ordering an industry to make this virtually fatal sacrifice without helping them?

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

NYC should control their own streets. No reason not to pass Sammy’s Law before the end of session. Sammy Cohen Eckstein was a constituent and should be alive today. Better laws and better design of our roads will save lives. Let’s get this done.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

3 years

That’s why I have the bill (A01386) to eliminate this unnecessary subsidy.

Aaron Carr

@aaronAcarr

3 years

We don't talk enough about how New York subsidizes garage parking for some of the wealthiest car owners on planet earth.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

1 year

Increasing the Payroll Mobility Tax for NY’s largest businesses is the best way to fund the MTA’s operating deficit. Exempting suburban businesses makes no sense. They benefit from the MTA and receive an outsized portion of both the MTA’s operating and capital budget.

Zack Fink

@ZackFinkNews

1 year

Source says state leaders closing in on budget deal to fund the MTA: -Includes lump sum payment from state. - No $500 Million recurring from City. - A limited commuter tax ( just NYC residents ). -Pilot program for free bus service. Two free routes in each borough.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

2 years

With @GovKathyHochul proposing to allow drinks to go (which I support) it’s time again for us to rethink our outdated, ageist, racist open container laws.

Governor Kathy Hochul

@GovKathyHochul

2 years

Cheers, New York! We're going to once again allow the sale of to-go drinks – a critical revenue stream during the lean times last year.

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

4 years

As NYC wisely decides not to allow inside dining, now is the time to repeal our outdated open container laws. Covid-19 is not disappearing and NYers should be able to responsibly have a beer in a park, on a beach, or their block without fear of a ticket.

State Pol: Let's Legalize Drinking in Public - Streetsblog New York City

"The illegality of public drinking is stupid," Assembly Member Robert Carroll says.

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