"We are moving forward immediately with our appeal, " said Michael Cardozo, the city's corporation counsel.

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The city's corporation counsel, Michael Cardozo, said he would immediately appeal the decision, saying city officials are "confident that the appellate court will uphold" the law.

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Michael Cardozo, head of the city's Law Department, said city lawyers disagree with the judge's ruling and her assertion that there are "systematic flaws" in the program.

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"We are very pleased, " said New York City Corporation Counsel Michael A. Cardozo.

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