“This is an intensely meaningful, historic and affirming day in our nation’s history.
Today, the Supreme Court continued our country’s march toward a more perfect union and once again proved we are a nation always striving toward fairness, decency and justice. From this moment on and for generations to come, marriage equality is a civil and human right for LGBTQ couples and no one – no matter where you live in this country or who you love – will be denied that right.
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Budget Will Fund Hiring of 1,297 New NYPD Officers, Support Worker Cooperatives, Strengthen the City’s Commitment to Veterans, Combat Human Trafficking, Extend Library Hours, Expand High School Athletic Programs and Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch to Thousands of City Students
City Hall – Today the City Council voted to adopt a balanced and fiscally responsible Budget for Fiscal Year 2016.
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Balanced, Responsible Budget Will Support Worker Cooperatives, Strengthen the City’s Commitment to Veterans, Combat Human Trafficking, Extend Library Hours, Expand High School Athletic Programs and Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch to Thousands of City Students
City Hall – City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Council Members and Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a balanced, early and fiscally responsible Budget Agreement for Fiscal Year 2016 that will make New York a more fair and just City and will uplift New Yorkers in every neighborhood across the five boroughs.
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NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery
St. Albans Congregational Church, Sunday, June 21, 2015
Good morning everyone!
I am truly grateful to be with you this morning in this wonderful house of worship.
Today is Father’s Day.
It is a day for all to reflect on the importance of our fathers: be it our biological father or someone who was instrumental in shaping who we are, a teacher, a family member, a coach.
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“The terrible murders at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston are a horrifying act of terrorism and I commend law enforcement for the swift arrest of the suspect. That the gunman sat and watched his victims within a house of worship and then murdered them – because of the color of their skin- reminds us that we must be vigilant about hate in all of its devastating forms and wherever it is taking place.
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Nearly 8,000 Bags of Highly Dangerous Synthetic Cannabinoids Seized In Multi-Agency Operation At Locations Around 125th Street
Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Has Documented A Significant Rise In Emergency Department visits Due To Its Illegal Sale
Speaker Mark-Viverito Had Led A Multi-Agency Walking Tour Of Area In The Spring to Lay Out Community Concerns
NEW YORK – On Thursday July 2nd, at Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s request, a multi-agency inspection operation was conducted for locations thought to be selling synthetic marijuana (synthetic cannabinoids) centered around 125th Street and Lexington Avenue.
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“We are outraged at the inhumane decision by the Dominican Republic’s to threaten to deport hundreds of thousands of migrant workers of Haitian descent. In a 2013 troubling decision, a constitutional court stripped the citizenship of children born to Haitian immigrants. As a consequence, the government ordered undocumented workers and their children to register in the nation’s civil registry, but that doesn’t guarantee they will be allowed to stay.
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“About time.”
Council will also vote to reform city’s car wash industry and to improve language access for small business owners with limited-English proficiency
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation regulating the use of criminal background checks for employment purposes. The Council will also vote to require city car wash businesses to obtain licenses and comply with regulations designed to protect consumers, workers and the environment.
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Community Groups Cheer the Success of the IDNYC card program
East Harlem, NY – City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Daniel Dromm, and Immigration Chair Carlos Menchaca, today celebrated the opening of the IDNYC enrollment center in East Harlem. This permanent site is an addition to the many enrollment centers throughout the city that continue to help New Yorkers sign up for the highly coveted official city identification card.
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