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District 34

Jennifer Gutiérrez

Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), Ridgewood

New York, New York (November 15, 2023) – Today, the New York City Council enacted Intro 1070, amending Administrative Code §§ 11-503(o)(a)(8); 11-604(21)(a)(8); 11-654(21)(a)(8), Local Law 67/2009 § 3, to reinstate the biotech tax credit. The bill will reinstate the biotechnology tax credit, which lapsed in 2019, through 2025.  The credit, reauthorized by New York State, enables investors and owners of qualified emerging technology companies (QETCs) focused on biotechnology to claim a tax credit, enabling the manufacturing of emerging technology to flourish in New York City.

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New York City, October 30 – Today, the Department of City Planning kicked off the public review process for Mayor Adams’ City of Yes for Economic Opportunity citywide text amendment. The M-Zone Coalition, a dedicated group of Council Members and Borough President’s working with advocates, businesses and community leaders, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote economic opportunity and industrial growth.

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New York, New York  [October 19, 2023] – Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards introduced first-of-its-kind legislation, Intro 1223, to ensure the fair and equitable distribution and delivery of services in New York City. This new legislation (a reintroduction from former Council Member Ben Kallos, with updates) would require the City to strengthen its commitment to fight bias and discrimination in agency decision-making processes.

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Full Press Conference | Full Hearing 

New York City, NY (September 21 2023) – Elected officials, parents, providers, and advocate leaders gathered today at City Hall to call for Universal Child Care in New York City as childcare costs skyrocket for working and middle class families. Mayor Adams’ cuts to free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds and consistent delays in paying city-funded day care providers have worsened the childcare affordability crisis, and a recent Siena poll found 81% of New York City voters now call the City’s cost of living a major problem.

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New York, NY (September 20, 2023) – The New York City Council’s Technology Committee and Education Committee held a joint hearing today addressing the role of Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, and Computer Instruction in New York City Public Schools. The Committees’ collaborative effort highlights the significance of modern technology in shaping the city’s educational landscape. 

The Department of Education (DOE) is actively implementing emerging technologies and publishing guidance, including generative AI, through various programs to enhance AI-driven learning, administration, and usage, detailed below.

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Brooklyn, NY (August 21, 2023) –  Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, BetaNYC, and North Brooklyn Parks Alliance teamed up to host a first-of-its-kind, innovative event, “Mapping the Public Realm,” which took place on Monday, August 21, in the Cooper Park area of East Williamsburg. The event engaged the community in an insightful exploration of urban spaces and public areas, while also fostering a sense of empowerment among residents, creating tangible and quantitative data that will be used to advocate for more investments in the North Brooklyn community. 

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NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO HOST FIRST COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT CITY HALL

New York, NY (July 18, 2023) – The New York City Council Speaker, Adrienne E. Adams, and Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the first Colombian-American elected to the City Council, along with Council Members Alexa Avilés, Eric Dinowitz, and Shekar Krishnan, invite members of the public and media to attend the Colombian Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

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New York, New York (June 30) – Council Member and Vice-Chair of the Progressive Caucus Jennifer Gutiérrez released the following statement on her “No” Vote for the FY24 New York City Budget:

“I want to thank the Speaker for standing strong and not allowing services and institutions that have been a part of our City’s very fabric for over a century to be cut like our libraries, cultural institutions, and CUNY programs.

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COUNCIL MEMBER GUTIÉRREZ INTRODUCES BILL TO REINSTATE BIOTECHNOLOGY TAX CREDIT 

New York (June 9, 2023) – Today, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez announced the introduction of legislation to reignite the growth of the biotechnology sector and foster innovation in New York City. The bill would reinstate the biotechnology tax credit that lapsed in 2019, reauthorized by New York State, that would enable investors and owners of qualified emerging technology companies (QETCs) focused on biotechnology to claim a tax credit, thereby encouraging the manufacturing of emerging technology to flourish within the city.

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NEW YORK (June 8, 2023) – The NYC Council Committee on Technology, chaired by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, held a hearing yesterday to comprehensively discuss the implementation of LinkNYC and the deployment of 5G towers across the city. The hearing brought together over 100 individuals to testify, representing a diverse range of perspectives and insights, both in favor and against the initiative. 

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District Office

244 Union Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 718-963-3141
Fax: 347-223-4347

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250 Broadway
Suite 1740
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-788-7095

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