“As our city reeled from the horror of a devastating terrorist attack only two months prior, we experienced a renewed sense of loss on November 12, 2001, as American Airlines Flight 587 crash landed in the neighborhood of Belle Harbor. 265 people – individuals, each with their own unique dreams and experiences – lost their lives that day, and 15 years later we continue to remember the heartbreaking damage that occurred.
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“As we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who are currently serving overseas, let us not forget that the commendable achievements our military they have made to this country. From our Veterans Property Tax Exemption legislation, to standing with our vets to defend the GI bill, and creating the nation’s largest standalone Department of Veteran Services, the City Council has been a long-time advocate and staunch supporter of our veterans.
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“Today is a terrible and tragic day for our City. I am appalled and saddened at the murder of Sgt Paul Tuozzolo and the wounding of Sgt Emmanuel Kwo in the Bronx. Every day, the courageous men and women of the NYPD risk their lives to keep New Yorkers safe and this deadly shooting is a stark reminder that gun violence remains prevalent in our City.
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“I am deeply disturbed by the allegations against Jeurys Familia and call on MLB to launch an immediate and thorough investigation. We created #NotAFan so fans can communicate that domestic violence is absolutely unacceptable and to give a voice to fans who didn’t have one before. I will be reaching out to the Mets and the Familia ads will be removed from the campaign.
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Goals are to reduce paper use, create efficiency and modernize work
CITY HALL – Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Council today announced the integration of Microsoft Surface tablets into the Council’s Stated meeting as a means of testing how technology can help Members view or easily search documents, reduce the use of volumes of paper and the preparation time involved with copying and distribution, and modernize the way the Council conducts its business.
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Council will also vote on “Build It Back” Program and Reporting Requirements for the NYPD CPR/AED Training Program
City Hall – Today the New York City Council will vote on legislation to establish and enhance important protections for freelance workers throughout the city. The Council will also vote on a package of legislation to increase oversight of services offered across the New York City foster care system.
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Recently naturalized citizens are still eligible to vote in this year’s general election, but must register in person at the New York City Board of Elections by October 29
CITY HALL – New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca and Governmental Operations Committee Chair Ben Kallos today reminded New York City residents who naturalized after October 14th, 2016 of their eligibility to vote in the November 8th 2016 General Election but stressed that they must register in person at a local Board of Elections office by October 29th.
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Capital Funding Investment Includes Equipment Upgrades and Diagnostic Equipment
Astoria, N.Y. – New York City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, Council Member Costa Constantinides, Queens Delegation Chair Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, Mount Sinai Queens Executive Director Caryn Schwab, and the Mount Sinai President David Reich, MD, today gathered at Mount Sinai Queens to celebrate the Council’s $5 million of capital funding allocations for the hospital.
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NY Sports Teams Feature in Fan-Focused Campaign to Address Domestic Violence
Speaker Mark-Viverito urges Giants and Jets to join
NEW YORK – Starting Monday, October 24th, #NotAFan – a new campaign launched by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark- Viverito to address domestic violence in professional sports – will begin airing in Taxi TV.
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In Letter to Giants, Speaker Urges Team to Join #NotAFan
New York –New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, in a letter to the New York Giants slammed, the team for their “bizarrely light punishment” of Josh Brown and urged the team to participate in #NotAFan – a campaign with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) to address domestic violence in professional sports.
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