City Hall, NY-Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, the Chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection, Council Member Donovan Richards, and James Meeks, CEO of MOVE Systems, announced today a new pilot to provide 500 state-of-the-art eco-friendly food carts to vendors throughout New York City neighborhoods. ‎Joined by local street vendors and supporters, MOVE Systems unveiled the new carts, which are designed to increase safety, provide clean food preparation, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food carts.

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“I congratulate Senator John Flanagan on his election as Temporary President of the New York State Senate. With so many important legislative issues in Albany – from affordable housing, to education to paid family leave – it’s essential that the Legislature be able to continue it’s critical work and I look forward to working with Senator Flanagan to make New York a better place.”

“Mother’s Day is a time for us all to show appreciation for the mothers in our lives. As a City, we also should make use of this day to consider all that we can do to make New York a better place for mothers and families. This City Council will continue to advocate for policies on the state and federal level that make New York more livable and welcoming to mothers providing for their households, such as the Paid Family Leave Act.

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“The Mayor’s Executive Budget contains important pieces and addresses many of the City Council’s core priorities. This includes a strong capital investment which will be critical toward upgrading New York’s aging infrastructure while also ensuring the City has strong reserves to plan for the future. The City Council was also pleased to see funding for more after-school programs for our students, a robust investment in mental health services and funding to help fix New York’s homelessness crisis.

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“It is with great sadness that I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Brian Moore, and the entire NYPD Community during this difficult time.

Officer Brian Moore exemplified the best of the New York City Police Department. Officer Moore was the second generation of his family to serve as one of our City’s Finest and he dedicated himself to selflessly protecting the people of New York.

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“Tonight I join all New Yorkers in wishing Officer Brian Moore a full and speedy recovery and send my thoughts and prayers to his family, loved ones, friends and the entire NYPD community. Act of violence against our Police Officers are attacks on all New Yorkers and the City Council unequivocally and fully condemns them—period. Every day, the courageous men and women of the diverse New York City Police Department work hard to keep New Yorkers safe and the City Council honors, appreciates and respects their service.”

“The FDNY has always been made up of those who put themselves on the line to protect and help other New Yorkers with the utmost bravery and professionalism. The diverse men and women of the Fire Department are truly New York’s Bravest and exemplify the compassion and selflessness of all those who serve our city. New Yorkers will never forget the heroic courage displayed by on September 11th 2001, during the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and countless other emergency situations when our firefighters put their own lives on the line to save the lives of others.

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“To all the survivors of sexual violence—we hear you, we stand with you, and you are not alone. Your bravery is an inspiration to us all. We have a responsibility as a society to end sexual violence, and to end the stereotypes and excuses that allow this violence to continue. This Denim Day and every day, we shine a light on sexual violence to so that we can empower communities and send a clear message: we will not stay in the shadows, we will not stay silent, and our stories will not be swept under the rug.”

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3,700 residents vote on over $2 million in capital funding for projects in East Harlem and the South Bronx

Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito joined with residents to announce the results of participatory budgeting in East Harlem and the South Bronx. After a year-long process of neighborhood assemblies, delegate meetings, and project expositions, 3,700 residents voted to fund over $2 million for capital projects that address longstanding community needs in New York City’s 8th Council District.

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“Marriage Equality is a human right all should have, regardless of whatever state or territory you may live. For too long, our LGBTQ brothers and sisters across the country have been given second class status in numerous states and territories by harmful and backwards laws designed to denigrate them just because of who they love. No more. The Supreme Court has a chance to fix this injustice and it is my hope the court sides with loving couples across the country who wish to marry.”