PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Santos Rodriguez, Representative of Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, on SPARC Kips Bay Project
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Santos Rodriguez, representing the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, expresses strong support for the SPARC Kips Bay project. He emphasizes the project's potential to create union jobs, drive scientific advancement, and promote economic growth in the region.
- The project will establish a state-of-the-art science, healthcare, and public health hub in Kips Bay, revitalizing 2 million square feet of space.
- It aligns with the BCTC's mission to promote middle-class jobs that support families and communities.
- Rodriguez urges the subcommittee to approve the initiative, highlighting its lasting benefits for Kips Bay and New York City.
Santos Rodriguez
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Thank thank you very much, council member, Jared Riley.
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And just off topic really quick, council member Powell brought it up.
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This
Santos Rodriguez
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is, obviously why it's important to highlight trained skilled workforce.
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We you know, the construction industry did suffer a loss last week.
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Unfortunately, nonunion.
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Unfortunately, untrained.
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I don't wanna digress right from the beginning, but thank you very much for acknowledging that loss to that family.
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Our hearts go out to them.
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Good afternoon, members of the subcommittee.
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My name is Santos Rodriguez, and I'm here to testify on behalf of Gary LaBarbera, president of the Building and Construction Trade Council of Greater New York to express strong support for the Sparks Kipps Bay project.
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The BCTC is an organization of local building and construction trades unions that are affiliated with 15 international unions of the North American building trades.
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Our local union affiliates represent approximately a 100,000 union construction workers.
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The BCTC's mission is to raise the standard of living for all workers who advocate for workers' conditions and collective collectively advancing workers' conditions for our affiliates, members, as well as all workers in New York.
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We believe that the Sparks project represents the principles and innovation, economic development, and community enhancement enhancements.
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This transformative initiative will establish a state of the art science, health care, and public health hub in the Kipps Bay neighborhood, revitalizing 2,000,000 square feet of space by positioning New York City as a leader in the life science sector.
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Spark will not only drive scientific advancement but also forces sustainability economic growth in the region.
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A crucial as a crucial aspect of this project is a commitment to create thousands of union jobs.
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The city and EDC have ensured that these opportunities will be accessible to skilled union workers, which align with our mission to promote middle class that support families and communities.
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Furthermore, the commit
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we command Thank you.
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Time's expired.
Santos Rodriguez
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Sorry.
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Can I have 2 more minutes?
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I did start with
Kevin Riley
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just finish you could finish up Santos.
Santos Rodriguez
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Thank you so much.
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The inclusive approach ensures that the voice of the voices of Chip Spey represents the heart or heard, and the project's benefits will extend to those who live and work in the area.
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The BCTC projects like like Spark are aligned with our shared vision improving the lives of New York, enforcing economic opportunity and enhancement of the city's infrastructure.
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We urge the subcommittee to approve this vital initiative, which will undoubtedly be lasting benefits at KISS Bay.
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Thank you once again for the opportunity to satisfy them.
Kevin Riley
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Thank you.