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Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, and Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr announce $2 million for rehabilitation of Pier 132

July 8, 2016

BRONX – Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr, and the New York Restoration Project announced $2 million in capital funding for the East 132nd Street Pier. The funding will support the stabilization of the vacant, derelict site and create the first publicly accessible waterfront site in the Bronx south of East 149th Street. The pier would be the first capital project implemented by NYRP as part of the Haven Project, a transformative open space plan developed collaboratively with the South Bronx community that aims to improve health and well-being at the neighborhood scale.

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Statement by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Re: Rent Guidelines Board Decision

June 27, 2016

“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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Speaker Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras-Copeland and Council Member Matthieu Eugene Visit Summer Youth Employment Program Training Academy

June 27, 2016

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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New York City Council To Deploy Staff To Observe Tuesday’s Elections.

June 27, 2016

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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Statement By Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Re: Supreme Court Rules Against DAPA and Expanded DACA

June 23, 2016

“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 to vote on Legislation Expanding Access to Feminine Hygiene Products

June 21, 2016

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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NYC Council Speaker Mark-Viverito to Call for a Rent Freeze For One Year Leases

June 21, 2016

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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Council Passes FY 2017 Budget, Investing in New York City Youth, Supporting Immigrant Communities, and Building City Reserves

June 14, 2016

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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Speaker Mark-Viverito, Mayor de Blasio and City Council Announce FY 2017 Budget Agreement to invest in New York City Youth, Support Immigrant Communities, and Build City Reserves

June 8, 2016

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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