“As Congress currently debates a new Farm Bill, it’s critical that we do not miss this opportunity to help steer our nation’s agriculture and nutrition policy in the right direction. There are many important issues being discussed as part of the new legislation, but the most pressing concern is the possible cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program, formerly known as food stamps.
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“I am deeply concerned to learn that a young man’s corpse was treated by OCME in such an undignified way. The treatment of the deceased reflects the respect that we have for human life itself. OCME staff showed an utter lack of respect for Kevin Bell, and this incident is the latest in a string of troubling occurrences in the Office over the past several months.
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Agreement will create 16,000 square-foot publicly accessible open space
City to acquire 50,000 square feet of cultural space
Statement by Speaker Christine C. Quinn:
“Back in 2004, the Council took preliminary steps to help grow the burgeoning neighborhood of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We took this action because it was a part of a larger vision —
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Speaker Quinn and Council Member Wills Join Community to Denounce Gun Violence
Jamaica, Queens — Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Member Ruben Wills today joined the victims of gun violence and community leaders to honor NYPD Chief of Department Philip Banks III and the NYPD for their swift apprehension of the suspects wanted in connection with the murder of D’aja Robinson.
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“Today’s emergency oversight hearing of the Committees on Public Housing and Finance was convened to examine the impact federal sequestration will have on NYCHA’s 2014 budget. Though we have long known sequestration could impact the budget, it is alarming that the loss of millions of dollars in federal funding is only now coming to light.
I am deeply concerned that a $205 million dollar reduction to NYCHA would result in the loss of essential services for thousands of New Yorkers.
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Bill requires muni meters to deactivate when parking rules are not in effect or when receipt paper is not available
New York, NY- At today’s Stated meeting, the City Council will vote on legislation to reform the muni meter payment system to ensure that drivers get what they pay for when parking in New York City.
Recognizing that the city is still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Council will vote to extend the waiver of application, permit and inspection fees for work related to plumbing and electrical systems damaged by the storm.
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Speaker Christine C. Quinn:
“I want to thank Mayor Bloomberg for presenting recommendations to protect our neighborhoods and infrastructure from future climate events. Today’s proposals were informed by the work of the Panel on Climate Change and the Climate Adaptation Task Force, which were created in partnership between the Administration and the City Council.”
“As I’ve said before, strengthening our City against future climate risks, such as the devastation we experienced after Sandy, is this is the single most important infrastructure challenge of our time.
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12,000 Additional Students Across 40 Schools Will Benefit From $6.2 Million Expansion
20 Schools Selected to Participate in an Innovative Model Combining Extended Day with Additional
Reading & Tutoring
Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott and City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today
announced the 40 middle schools that will now be a part of the Middle School Quality Initiative, 20
of which will be a part of the new pilot program that will use an innovative model to extend the
school day and offer intense literacy training for high needs middle school students.
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Richard Davis, Former Chairman of Mayor’s Commission to Combat Police Corruption said:
“To keep our City safe over the long term we need both a strong Police Commissioner and real oversight that helps sustain public support for the work of the Department. The proposed bill seeks to accomplish both these goals, and its enactment will be a positive step forward.”
Richard Aborn, President of the Citizens Crime Commission said:
“As we move into a new administration, we ask ourselves ‘if we were designing a major urban police force today would independent oversight be an element?’ To us, the clear answer is yes.
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Tony Award Winning Actor, Playwright and Champion for Civil Rights Harvey Fierstein and LGBT leaders honored for advocacy on behalf of the LGBT community
New York, NY- Speaker Christine C. Quinn, the City Council LGBT Caucus, LGBT leaders and New Yorkers today celebrated LGBT Pride at the City Council’s June Pride Celebration honoring the year’s leaders in LGBT advocacy.
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