Pioneering Law Will Ban Smoking in City’s Parks and Beaches and Protect New Yorkers From Harmful Secondhand Smoke
February 2, 2011, New York – At today’s Stated Council meeting, members of the City Council will vote to greatly expand the city’s Smoke Free Air Act which will include a ban on smoking on the city’s parks and beaches.
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“I was deeply troubled and disturbed to hear of the murder of David Kato in Uganda. David, innocent and a leader in the global fight for LGBT equality, was brutally murdered because of hate-fueled ignorance. His murder is devastating and was an assault to the love and acceptance he truly believed in and spread. This loss is felt around the world, and transcends continents and oceans.
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“Governor Cuomo presented a budget today that took a hard look at the serious fiscal problems currently facing New York State. His message was sobering, but not unrealistic.
“The Governor presented an aggressive approach at dealing with the harsh economic climate we currently face. In the coming weeks, we will closely examine the Governor’s proposals. We will take a particularly close look at any proposals that disproportionately affect New York City, such as revenue sharing, and will advocate that New York City is not treated unfairly in comparison to other municipalities across the state.
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