My administration and I have been and will continue meeting with union leadership to resolve this situation immediately.

These disruptive and unsanctioned work stoppages by some correction officers must end as they are jeopardizing the safety of their colleagues, the prison population, and causing undue fear for the residents in the surrounding communities.

New York hasn't laboured under a king in over 250 years and we sure as hell are not going to start now.

President Donald Trump tweeted, 'Long live the king.' I’m here to say New York hasn’t labored under a king in over 250 years.

the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.

I’m here to say: New York hasn’t labored under a king in over 250 years and we are not — we sure as hell are not going to start now.

But if it is not resolved, I will send in the National Guard to secure the facilities in question.

I’m here to say New York hasn’t labored under a king in over 250 years. And we sure as hell are not going to start now.

This is an attack on our sovereign identity, our independence from Washington.

We are not subservient to a king or anyone else out of Washington.

I have directed my administration to meet with union leadership to resolve this situation and have also ordered the National Guard be mobilized to secure our correctional facilities in the event it is not resolved by (Wednesday)

We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.

The illegal and unlawful actions being taken by a number of correction officers must end immediately. We will not allow these individuals to jeopardize the safety of their colleagues, incarcerated people and the residents of communities…

I think she agreed that she cannot just wave a magic wand or say that the mayor is gone, is going to be removed.

If SSA does not open an alternative site, beneficiaries will be required to travel between 24 and 135 miles to be serviced by the closest offices.

Travel by private vehicle or public transportation to any of these alternative locations would pose greater hardship for constituents, while also significantly increasing the costs and time associated with travel.

Well, like every other person that is engaged by law enforcement, if you are asked for information, cooperate. I wouldn’t expect you as a — I don’t know. I assume you’re a citizen. Maybe you’re not. Maybe you are.

The mayor and everyone else has due process. For me, that’s essential.