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District 34

Jennifer Gutiérrez

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

The legislation, in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President, leverages technology to streamline support, and the vast network of NYC non-profits 

New York, NY (October 10, 2024) – Today, the New York City Council passed the Newborn Navigator Act, led by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez. This legislation ensures new parents and guardians have access to essential resources, from childcare information to postpartum support, by leveraging technology to make accessing these services easy and user-friendly. 

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1199, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater NY, CSA, NYSNA, RWDSU, PSC-CUNY, UAW, CIR-SEIU, CWA, Mason Tenders, Carpenters & Workers United call on Adams to fully fund free, full-day 3-K & Pre-K

Despite City Hall’s promises, thousands of families across NYC rejected from 3-K seats — costing many $20K in private childcare fees

New York, NY – June 12, 2024 – Fifteen of New York City’s prominent labor unions and organizations joined together to call on Mayor Eric Adams, to reverse his proposed budget cuts to early childhood education and commit to significant investments in these essential programs.

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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, 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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NEW YORK, NEW YORK (October 12, 2022) – On Wednesday, October 12, the New York City Council voted in the affirmative on a package of child care related bills, including critically important legislation from Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the Marshall Plan for Moms Taskforce (Int-242). The taskforce will develop and issue recommendations on how New York City can support working mothers, parents, and caregivers, and is based on the Marshall Plan for Moms movement, founded by Reshma Saujani.

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District Office

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

Legislative Office

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

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