"the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored."
"overturning the will of the voters is a serious step that should not be taken lightly."
"The safety and security of the staff and incarcerated population is paramount to me."
"The streets of this city, where battles were fought, we stood up to a king and we won then and we will."
"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."
"I am directing everyone involved in these unlawful strikes to stop these actions immediately. Legal action has already commenced to ensure compliance."
"The deputy mayor resignations raise serious questions about the long-term future of this mayoral administration."
"My administration and I have been and will continue meeting with union leadership to resolve this situation immediately."
"This is an attack on our sovereign identity, our independence from Washington."
"But if it is not resolved, I will send in the National Guard to secure the facilities in question."
"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 res..."