Climate change is no longer a theory to be debated – it is a reality that we must be prepared for. I recently offered a comprehensive vision for fortifying our City against the future impacts of climate change. This includes protecting our coastline and vulnerable communities, making our buildings more resilient and upgrading our energy, water, communications and transportation systems.
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Speaker Quinn and Council propose detailed reforms to improve city’s voting system
New York, NY – At a hearing held by the City Council’s Committee on Governmental Operations, chaired by Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Council Members examined serious problems that occurred with recent voting and numerous Board of Elections failures. In her opening statement, Speaker Christine C.
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Council will fund full-time staff position at hackNY to link NYC tech sector with area colleges
New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and hackNY have officially announced the hiring of Peter Bell, an experienced educator and technology sector expert, as a full-time hackNY staff member tasked with connecting college students and graduates to available career opportunities at New York City’s tech startups.
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“We are thrilled that New York City’s request for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), or D-SNAP, was approved by the federal government. More commonly known as food stamps, this temporary benefit will provide vital food assistance for those in need following Hurricane Sandy. D-SNAP is specifically for disaster survivors, including those families that may not have needed this benefit prior to the storm.
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