New York City Council

Built/NYC will stimulate the local design economy through commissions of custom local designs on City capital projects

New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner David Burney and members of the city’s design community today announced details of Built/NYC, a pilot program to stimulate the local design economy. An innovative approach to spur economic growth in the creative sector, Built/NYC will provide opportunities for local product designers to make significant design contributions to City capital projects.

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“I am appalled by reports that two men were senselessly beaten in Chelsea simply because they were perceived to be gay. Holding hands as they walked down West 24th Street, they were assaulted as their attackers hurled anti-gay slurs.

The cowardly individuals who committed this crime do not represent New Yorkers and our community will not be cowed by such violence.

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Newly released study, commissioned by Speaker Quinn and conducted by the Pratt Center, reveals three key recommendations to optimize and expand the distribution of locally-manufactured artisanal food and beverage products in order to grow the sector

New York, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Pratt Center for Community Development (“Pratt Center”) Executive Director Adam Friedman released a new report titled, “Distribution Challenges and Opportunities for NYC’s Small, Specialty Food &

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“Today, we mourn the loss of true champion for progressive causes and one of the sharpest minds that New York government and politics has ever seen.

Bill Lynch dedicated his life to making New York City a better place. As Deputy Mayor under Mayor Dinkins, Bill played a critical role in facilitating Nelson Mandela’s historic visit to New York City in 1990.

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Oversight Hearing at City Hall Looks Into Contract Dispute Between Time Warner Cable & CBS Officials
City Hall – Today Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member Leroy G. Comrie, Jr., Council Member Daniel R. Garodnick, and Council Member Mark S. Weprin held a joint oversight hearing to examine the contract dispute between Time Warner Cable and CBS officials that has left millions of New Yorkers without access to CBS and Showtime television programs.

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We’re appalled by the racist graffiti that defaced the Jackie Robinson statue outside MCU Park in Brooklyn. We condemn this hateful act of vandalism, it does not represent the views of Brooklyn or any community of our great city. Jackie Robinson made history by breaking down barriers; he inspired a nation in his pursuit of equality.

We are confident that the NYPD will find the person or persons responsible for this incident, and we urge anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1 800 – 577-TIPS

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Speaker Quinn:
“Liz Berger was a visionary who helped reshape and revitalize Lower Manhattan. Liz’s devotion to the City she loved shined through each and every day in her work as President of the Downtown Alliance, where she championed a vision of New York as a thriving, forward looking city in the 21st Century. Liz was a passionate, fierce fighter for New York and her legacy: a stronger, more innovative downtown will live on and inspire the rest of the world.

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Legislation ensures tax dollars support middle class wages
New York, NY- Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, Council Member Domenic M. Recchia, Jr., Council Member Margaret S. Chin, Council Member Dan Garodnick, Council Member Robert Jackson, Council Member Andy King, Council Member Steve Levin, Council Member Rosie Mendez and Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU, rallied against the New York State Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Council’s prevailing wage legislation.

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First in nation program will provide financial assistance to New Yorkers struggling to afford quality child care
City Hall – Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member Jessica S. Lappin, the Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners and child care advocates today announced the launch of a subsidized loan program that will help provide middle class families with access to high quality childcare.

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City Council has matched the $3.5 million in capital funding the Borough President’s office allocated for the redevelopment of Brooklyn Bridge Beach

New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer today announced that the City Council has matched the $3.5 million in capital funding the Borough President’s office allocated for the transformation of the Brooklyn Bridge Beach.

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