“Today is a solemn day for New Yorkers as we mark the one year anniversary of the assassinations of Detectives Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu. This deplorable act brought the city and country together in mourning and our nation continues to grieve for Detectives Ramos and Liu and for all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
…
“Once again, the Republican Congress has singled out Puerto Ricans as second-class citizens. While I recognize the Republican Party’s commitment to helping Puerto Rico in the new year, the 3.5 million Americans who call the Island home simply cannot afford to wait that long. With each passing day, the economic and healthcare crisis in Puerto Rico grows direr and the Republican Congress must fully commit to providing Puerto Rico with the support it needs to restructure its debt and thrive once more.
…
Council will also vote on legislation reforming hit-and-run civil penalties
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation to amend the City’s Human Rights Law to protect caregivers from employment discrimination. The Council will also vote on a legislative package relating to hit-and-run crashes. Additionally, the Council will vote on a land use resolution approving the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Heights Public Library.
…
Bill will reimburse expenses for security guards at school facilities
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation allowing City reimbursement to non-public schools for costs related to hiring security personnel. The Council will also vote on legislation promoting the use of geothermal energy in city facilities. Finally, the Council will vote on legislation requiring additional communication between the Economic Development Corporation and Community Boards across the city.
…
New plan aims to dramatically reduce new HIV infections by 2020 through $23 million in new prevention & health care, as well as commitment to HASA For All
NEW YORK—Today, on World AIDS Day, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Mayor de Blasio and the New York City Council announced a comprehensive commitment to end the AIDS epidemic in New York City through a number of new prevention and support programs, including $23 million in new prevention and health care programs – enabling nearly 200,000 people a year to receive services – as well as expanded housing, nutrition, and transportation support for up to 7,300 additional clients.
…
