“I applaud the Rent Guidelines Board for voting to approve a much needed rent freeze on one-year rent stabilized leases. New York City is in the midst of a housing crisis and as we work together with our partners in government to create new affordable housing units, we must also ensure existing rent stabilized homes are protected from unreasonable rent hikes.
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Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa-Ferreras-Copeland, and Youth Services Committee Chair Mathieu Eugene visited Wings Academy in the Bronx to meet with young people who will be participating in New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) gives teenagers and young adults between the ages of 14 and 24 a chance to enter the workforce and start their careers.
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Monitors Will Observe Elections for Issues or Irregularities
CITY HALL – At the direction of Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, the New York City Council will deploy approximately 20 staff members to several poll sites throughout New York City for Tuesday’s Primary Elections to conduct field oversight activities. The decision to have staff conduct such field oversight comes after numerous issues arose during the Presidential Primary Election in April, including reports of voters unknowingly being removed from voter rolls, poll sites opening late, and malfunctioning voting machines.
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“This Texas law served one purpose: to restrict women’s access to important health services and to try and shut down clinics. Thousands of women who rely on these clinics would have been left with either limited or no place to turn. This is a significant victory for women who for too long have seen their bodies used for petty political games.
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“This is a tremendously sad day for immigrants across the country who will be forced to remain in the shadows. It is now more urgent than ever for Congress to act on comprehensive immigration reform -we can’t wait any longer. I also urge President Obama to cease immigration raids.
“This decision is disheartening and only fuels the hateful rhetoric that has been spewed by those who believe that immigrants are less deserving of a better life for themselves and their families.
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Council will also vote on bill to curtail commercial tenant harassment
CITY HALL – Today the Council will vote on a legislative package requiring the City to provide feminine hygiene products in schools, correctional facilities, and shelters. The Council will also vote on legislation curtailing the harassment of small businesses and other non-residential tenants. Additionally, the Council will vote on legislation increasing transparency of the City’s Next Gen 9/11 implementation.
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NEW YORK – In testimony to be given before the Rent Guidelines Board, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito will once again call for a rent freeze for one year leases. In addition, since a freeze is not on the table for two year leases, the Speaker will call for at most a .5% increase.
As Speaker Mark-Viverito’s testimony states: “New York City is a city of renters.
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NEW YORK – Today, the City Council authorized New York City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. Budget highlights include investment in city youth, support for immigrant communities, and strengthening city reserves.
“With this budget agreement, this City Council has proven once again to be a champion for all New Yorkers in all five boroughs. Whether you are young person who will gain their first paid work experience through the expanded $42 million dollar Summer and Year Round Youth Employment Programs an undocumented New Yorker who will have access to free, comprehensive legal assistance and adult literacy services, or a struggling parent who will have an easier time putting food on the table with help from the Emergency Food Assistance Program, this is a budget for everyone.
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NEW YORK – Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, New York City Council Members and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an equitable, fiscally responsible, and early budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2017 that invests in the city’s youth, supports immigrants, and uplifts communities across the five boroughs with targeted support and resources for key programs and initiatives.
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Release #053-2016
Council Recommendations Will Make Preservation Process More Transparent and Will Better Support Landmarked Buildings
City Hall — New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Land Use Committee Chair David Greenfield, Land Use Subcommittee Chair on Landmarks Peter Koo and the New York City Council today released “Landmarks for The Future: Learning from 50 Years of Preservation” a comprehensive report outlining recommendations to ensure the future of historic preservation in New York City.
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