New York CIty Council Member Ben Kallos

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Roosevelt Islander NYC Council Now Full Time - Mayor de Blasio Signs Bill Banning Outside Income For Council Members Authored By Roosevelt Island's Council Member Ben Kallos by Rick O'Connor

NYC Council Now Full Time - Mayor de Blasio Signs Bill Banning Outside Income For Council Members Authored By Roosevelt Island's Council Member Ben Kallos
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The New York City Council is now full time with outside income banned, following the signing of legislation authored by Council Member Ben Kallos by Mayor Bill de Blasio. This new legislation paired with ending the practice of doling out stipends known as "lulus" to certain members, which the Daily News has called "legal bribery" will go a long way in keeping the Council free of corruption.

Roosevelt Islander East Side Sutton Place 90 Story Skyscraper Will Cast Shadow Over Roosevelt Island And Tram Riders Coming Home From Work Says NYC Council Member Ben Kallos by Rick O'Connor

East Side Sutton Place 90 Story Skyscraper Will Cast Shadow Over Roosevelt Island And Tram Riders Coming Home From Work Says NYC Council Member Ben Kallos
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Mr. Kallos said: ... A Billionaire should not be able to take light and air from Roosevelt Island...

Roosevelt Islander NYC Council Member Ben Kallos Describes Constituent Services Available To Roosevelt Island Residents - Roosevelt Island Office Hours Wednesday April 2 At Seniors Center by Roosevelt Islander

NYC Council Member Ben Kallos Describes Constituent Services Available To Roosevelt Island Residents - Roosevelt Island Office Hours Wednesday April 2 At Seniors Center
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Roosevelt Island's NYC Council Member Ben Kallos spoke to the March 26 meeting of the Roosevelt Island Women's Health Organization. In addition to celebrating Women's History Month by presenting aProclamation honoring 5 Phenomenal Roosevelt Island women, Mr. Kallos also described the constituent services available to the Roosevelt Island community through his office.