Welcome to the City Council's Action Center
The Council is always looking for participation and feedback from the public for its many initiatives. If you have an idea for how your Council Member can impact your community contact your Council Member or contact the Council Speaker Quinn. Below are initiatives we are currently working on.
Is your heat on?
The cold weather season is here! Home heating requirements are now in effect from October 1st to May 31st.
You are entitled to receive heat at night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. if the temperature outside drops below 40 degrees, and during the day between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. if the temperature outside drops below 55 degrees.
If your landlord is not providing heat, you can file a complaint by calling 311 (for the hearing impaired TTY (212) 504-4115). Filing your complaint promptly will help document that you didn't receive heat on a specific day/time. A New York City Code Enforcement inspector will investigate your complaint and will either issue a building violation or order emergency repairs to restore the services if they find the owner is not providing them.
If you need assistance, please contact Carlos Carino at (212) 788-9121. You can also e-mail him directly at CCarino@council.nyc.gov.
Speaker Quinn, Mayor Bloomberg Kick Off NYC Penalty Relief Program
City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced that this week begins the NYC Penalty Relief Program for Homeowners and Business Owners, which eliminates penalties and interest on outstanding Environmental Control Board (ECB) debt for businesses, homeowners and individuals that apply between now and December 21st. The three-month penalty forgiveness program could reduce debts owed by 67 percent for some businesses and homeowners. The NYC Penalty Relief Program was proposed by Speaker Quinn in her State-of-the-City address in February and was signed into law by Mayor Bloomberg in July. Applicants who resolve default violations by paying their base fines will not have to pay penalties, late fees or interest. In order to qualify, violations must be in default, and have had a hearing date scheduled before May 1, 2009.
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Federal Child Nutrition Act (CNA)
The federal Child Nutrition Act (CNA) is due for reauthorization this September. New York City has much to gain, or lose, based on changes to this law. Find out how you can get involved.
Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Service - Manhattan Meeting
Join Speaker Christine C. Quinn and tell us where YOU would like to see ferry service come to in Manhattan. The public meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Service is on October 5th. Make sure to RSVP to the event:
Find out what NYC is doing for your Small Business
The Regulatory Review Panel reviews the structure and function of City regulations and their impact on small businesses. Find out more.
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The Council will email you about important upcoming meetings and recent events around its priority issues. Sign up for topical updates.
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The Council's weekly calendar emails can give you a look at what's on the Council's Agenda for the following week. Sign up for Calendar Emails. |
