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Joint Statement by Speaker Christine C. Quinn and General Welfare Committee Chair Annabel Palma
Re: Homeless Lawsuit Victory. Read more.
In State of the City Address, Speaker Quinn Outlines Plan to Strengthen New York City's Community. Read the whole speech. Read the release.
Statement by Speaker Christine C. Quinn Re: Overturn of Prop 8. Read more.
Re: Susan G. Komen Foundation funding for breast cancer exams at Planned Parenthood facilities. Read more.
Statements by Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Finance Chair Domenic M. Recchia, Jr. Re: Mayor’s Financial Proposal. Read more.
Council to strengthen neighborhoods by improving quality and timeliness of residential foreclosure information. Legislation requires banks to notify the Department of Housing Preservation and Development of foreclosure action.
Council will also vote to require key elements of all City contracts to be summarized in plain language and made available online. Read more.
Statement by Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn
Re: Susan G. Komen Foundation withdrawal of funding for breast cancer exams at Planned Parenthood facilities. Read more.
Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn speaks on Small Schools Closings and Warehousing High-Needs Students. Read more.
City Council Receives over 1,000 restaurant inspection surveys. Read more.
Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Members Announce New York City Living Wage Legislation
Read Speaker Quinn's remarks here. Read statements by Council Members, Elected Officials, Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Kathy Wylde, President of the New York City Partnership here.
Council Votes To Ease Parking Regulations. Read more.
Council Votes to give New Yorkers TIPS: Transparency in Paving Streets
Legislation requires Department of Transportation to post information regarding resurfacing and capital improvement of city blocks. Council will also vote to improve indoor air quality by limiting the emissions of certain harmful compounds from carpet materials. Read more.
COUNCIL RESTORES BUDGET CUTS TO ENCHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY
Prosecutors and crime victim advocates applaud preserving positions at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Read more.
Joint Statement by Speaker Christine C. Quinn and General Welfare Committee Chair Annabel Palma
Re: Governor Cuomo Announcing the End of Finger Imaging Requirements for Food Stamp Applicants. Read more.
COUNCIL VOTES TO REQUIRE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING ON PCBS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Legislation requires the DOE to notify parents of students and employees in City public schools of PCB contamination results; new annual report on PCB removal and remediation. Council also votes to require landlords to replace expired carbon monoxide detectors. Read more.
COUNCIL VOTES TO OVERRIDE MAYORAL VETO OF OUTSOURCING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Legislation will ensure greater transparency while maximizing cost efficiencies in City service contracting. Council also voted to approve a project to construct city’s first Energy Neutral school. Read more.
COUNCIL VOTES TO INCREASE SAFETY AND INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION ON MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS The legislation would require the Department of Transportation to consult with city agencies and provide more information to empower community boards. The Council will also vote on legislation that will change how heat and hot water violations are enforced and to extend the city’s hotel tax for an additional two years. Read more.
COUNCIL ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2012 NEW YORK CITY BUDGET
Fiscally Responsible Budget Preserves Funding for Teachers and Fire Companies. Council Also Approves Legislation to Heighten Transparency on Student Discharge and School Closure Data and Improve Regulation of Private Tow Industry. Read more.
Fiscal Year 2012 Expense Budget Schedule C
The City Council voted on the the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Wednesday, June 29. Click here for the Expense Budget Schedule C and click here for the online database.
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FY Expense Application
Here is the link for the FY 13 Expense application. The deadline for groups to request money from the Council is March 30, 2012. If you have questions please contact Scott Crowley at scrowley@council.nyc.gov
New York City Council Districting Commission.
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Kindergarten Admissions
Was your child born in 2007? If so, give your child the healthy start he deserves by enrolling him in Kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year. To find out more about kindergarten programs, click here.
Protect Yourself
Learn some basic self-defense tips that can help keep you and your community safer. Read more.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
As in previous years, the NYC Council is partnering with the NYC Department of Education (DOE), the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and child care advocates across the five boroughs to help enroll four-year olds in FREE Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK). Click here for more info.
Subsidized Housing Information Project
The SHIP database is a comprehensive listing with information on nearly 235,000 units of privately-owned subsidized rental housing throughout New York City. Speaker Christine C. Quinn praises launch of SHIP. Read her statement here. Check out the database here.
CYBERBULLYING SUMMIT
Click here for our resources guide to prevent cyberbullying. Click here to watch our youtube channel.
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NEW YORK CITY
Questions and Answers for Same-Sex Couples and All Those Who Wish to Marry Here
LENDING
Need help with loans? For more information on our small business intiatives, please click here for our resource guide.
FOOD
FOODWORKS: A Vision to Improve NYC's System
Check out City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn's 86-page, comprehensive plan that sets a bold vision for a more sustainable food system — a ground-to-garbage approach unprecedented in the history of our city.
Release | Speech | Report Age-Friendly Grocery Guide HEALTH
Got bed bugs? Go to our resource page here.
Why do YOU talk about HIV/AIDS? Get the conversation started.
Press Release | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter
VETERANS
Veteran looking for services in the City? Check out Warrior Gateway.
EDUCATION
EVENT: Adult Education Fair: "Do You Think You Are GED Ready?"
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