New York City Identity Card Will Expand Access to Key City Services, Provide Safe and Secure Identification
City Hall – Today, the City Council will vote on legislation to establish a New York City Identity Card program that will increase and facilitate access to public and city services.
The legislation requires the City to offer a secure municipal identification card to any established resident living within the five boroughs.
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“As busy New Yorkers, we place a premium on global connectivity. Though free wi-fi has become standard in airports across the nation, the tri-state area has lagged behind for too long. Today’s agreement is an important step that will modernize our gateways and bring them into the 21st century. We thank Governor Cuomo and the Port Authority for securing an agreement to provide free wireless internet to the millions of travelers who pass through JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Stewart Airport each year.”
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Balanced, Responsible Budget Increases Police Numbers on City Streets and Extends Free Lunch to City Students
City Hall – Today, the City Council today voted to adopt a balanced and fiscally responsible Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 that fulfills the Council and Administration’s vision for a City that helps and uplifts all New Yorkers.
Balancing the City’s finances with forward thinking initiatives to keep New Yorkers safe, healthy and secure, the FY 2015 Budget creates and expands access to vital City services, increases policing on City streets and extends free lunch to all Middle School students, all while ensuring City agencies are empowered to plan ahead for upcoming years.
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“It is disappointing that the Rent Guidelines Board voted in support of a rent increase, despite hours of testimony from concerned, hard-working New Yorkers fighting to make ends meet. While we appreciate that the increase was kept to a minimum, as our city’s housing crisis comes to a head, it’s crucial that we utilize every opportunity to fight for and preserve affordability for the New Yorkers who call this city home.”
Speaker Mark-Viverito:
“Traffic safety is of the utmost importance to New Yorkers, and today the State heard our commitment to safe streets loud and clear. Every life lost to traffic violence is one too many, and this common sense legislation is long overdue. By allowing New York City to set its own speed limit to 25 mph, this law will slow cars down and save countless lives.
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Balanced, Responsible Budget Preserves 57 NYCHA Community and Senior Centers, Supports Job Growth and Legal Services, Expands the Council’s Crisis Management System and Delivers Results to Uplift All New Yorkers
City Hall – City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Members and Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a progressive, balanced and fiscally responsible Budget Agreement for Fiscal Year 2015 that fulfills the Council and Administration’s vision for a City that helps and uplifts all New Yorkers.
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City Hall – Today the City Council passed three Home Rule messages authorizing and urging Albany to pass state legislation that would allow local action on important city issues.
Preconsidered M. S7892/A.10144 (Klein and O’Donnell/Silver) would allow New York City to establish a citywide speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Under this law, the Department of Transportation would be required to give Community Boards a 60 day notice prior to any street’s speed limit being lowered by more than 5 miles per hour.
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Remarks as Prepared to the Rent Guidelines Board
Good afternoon members of the Rent Guidelines Board. I am Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. I am the Council Member for the 8th District, which includes El Barrio/East Harlem and the South Bronx.
The affordable housing crisis is deeply impacting almost every household in the city. This is a challenge we must face head on — it cannot be solved unless we commit to ending the distressing loss of our existing stock of affordable housing.
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City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation requiring that the Department of Education provide the Council and the public with academic reporting on all co-located schools in New York City. The Council will additionally vote on a resolution designating June as Gun Violence Month in New York City, and a resolution calling on the state government to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to serve on community boards.
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Honorees Include Brooklyn Nets Center Jason Collins, Education Activist Christine Marinoni and Theater Producer David Rothenberg
City Hall—New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, the Council’s LGBT Caucus and the City Council today announced the honorees for the Council’s Annual Pride Celebration. Hosted by the City Council every June to honor leaders in the LGBT community, this year’s Pride Celebration will be hosted by Carmelita Tropicana and will feature performances by the cast of Avenue Q, Lavender Light Gospel Chorus, The Door and the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus.
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