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In response to the NYPD confirming that it has begun to encrypt radio transmissions that have been available to the media and volunteer first responders for decades, the New York City Council released the following statement from spokesperson Rendy Desamours.

“Transparency is key to achieving and maintaining public safety. It is troubling that the NYPD began encrypting its radio system without an adequate transparency plan implemented first, which can jeopardize the safety of New Yorkers.

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“True accessibility and inclusivity requires that people with disabilities have pathways to opportunities and the tools to progress in their careers. The Council has made the nearly one million New Yorkers with disabilities a priority, especially related to improved access to employment and workforce development. This critical investment and new Center for Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion will support these efforts to help even more New Yorkers access opportunity and contribute to our city.

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“Congratulations to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and their 340,000 members for securing a well-deserved and historic contract agreement with UPS that will deliver fair pay and benefits to these frontline workers. As the daughter of a longtime Teamster who drove an 18-wheeler for UPS, I’m proud to support the labor unions and workers who are essential to our city and nation’s daily operations.

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City Hall, NY – In response to the City Council’s historic override of the Mayor’s veto of Introduction 878-A, 893-A, 894-A and 229-A to address the city’s homelessness and rising eviction crises, the following housing and homelessness advocates and providers said:

“During his campaign Mayor Adams publicly pledged to give youth experiencing homelessness in the Department of Youth and Community Development shelter system access to CityFHEPS vouchers within the first hundred days of his term.

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Council also votes on legislation from Mental Health Roadmap, bills to protect New Yorkers against lead, provide pathways to civil service for justice-involved New Yorkers, and preserve access to gender affirming care    

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council overwhelmingly voted, 42-8, to override the Mayor’s veto of the Council’s legislation to address record homelessness and the eviction crisis by reforming the CityFHEPS rental assistance voucher program.

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Win analysis that uses most comprehensive accounting of the costs of homelessness, projects over $730 million in annual savings to City

City Hall, NY – After the City Council passed a package of legislation improving accessibility and removing barriers to the CityFHEPS voucher program, cost estimates that better accounted for the full range of savings of preventing homelessness were released by major public policy organizations, including the city’s largest family shelter provider.

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In response to Mayor Adams’ announcement that more than 500 households have been approved for CityFHEPS housing vouchers after the removal of the 90-day rule, Council spokesperson Rendy Desamours released the following statement:

“We’re glad that after advocates citywide urged action and the Council acted, Mayor Adams finally sees the wisdom in ending the 90-day rule and what it can mean for New Yorkers to better access CityFHEPS vouchers.

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The $107 billion budget reflects the Council’s priorities to restore investments in essential City services, health and safety, education, and quality of life

City Hall, NY – Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan, and Members of the New York City Council voted today to adopt the $107 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget.

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“As a city and country, we should be working towards progress to advance rights for all, especially for communities that have been marginalized.

“Today, on the last day of Pride Month, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that undermines equal protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals. It is a terrifying setback in progress and protections for the LGBTQIA+ community, who continue to experience existential and physical attacks on their identity, safety, and well-being.

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“For decades, affirmative action has empowered educational institutions to address systemic inequities that have long-prevented Black communities, and people of color more broadly, from accessing the same opportunities as their peers. Today’s Supreme Court decision to strike affirmative action is a loss for our civil rights and the long-standing struggle for justice and equity. It prevents our institutions of higher learning from promoting racial diversity and inclusivity in our classrooms – values that benefit all students.

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