City Hall— New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the Council’s LGBT Caucus today kicked off Respect For All (RFA) Week, with events in public schools during Feb.9-13, to foster the importance of respect for diversity.
“We must create safe spaces where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students can thrive and grow to their full potential,” said Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito.
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“Today’s preliminary budget is the first step forward in negotiating a responsible, fiscally sound budget that delivers for all New Yorkers. We commend Mayor de Blasio for working with the Council to immediately secure $7.3 million to provide thousands of NYPD officers with new, cutting edge bullet-resistant vests and applaud the Administration for including critical funding to strengthen our City’s emergency response system and to help reduce New York City’s soaring homeless population.
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“The election of Assembly Member Carl Heastie as Speaker of the New York State Assembly is a historic moment. As the first Speaker of Color, Assembly Member Heastie’s election is another example of New York’s progress and promise. Speaker Heastie is a dedicated public servant and I applaud the State Assembly for selecting a leader who will be a champion for all New Yorkers.
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Council will also vote on legislation to reform tax liens
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation to co-name 56 streets in New York City, including two streets being co-named in honor of fallen NYPD Detectives Liu and Ramos. The Council will also vote on legislation to reform tax liens in New York City.
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Thank you all for joining us this afternoon.
I would like to start by thanking our esteemed Police Commissioner Bill Bratton for joining us today.
Commissioner Bratton has been a strong and steady voice for New York City and we greatly appreciate all he has done the past few weeks.
We are very thankful for you, Commissioner.
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New York— New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the Council’s LGBT Caucus today announced “What Matters Now: An LGBTQ Youth Summit,” which aims to engage lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming and queer youth from all over New York City in a day of skills building, community organizing and resource sharing.
“Our schools and communities should be safe spaces for all our youth, including our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming and queer youth,” said Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
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“I applaud Governor Cuomo for presenting an ambitious, innovative policy agenda that will keep New York on the right track and put us on a pathway to more success. Whether it’s fighting for the DREAM Act, raising the age for adult criminal liability or investing in our State’s aging infrastructure, the Governor’s proposals will help strengthen our State. I look forward to working with Governor Cuomo, the State Legislature and all my colleagues in government as we strive to make New York a more fair and just place.”
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“Today is an occasion to remember and reflect upon the great achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the countless Americans who fought, and continue to fight for equality for all. While we celebrate the progress that has been achieved through our history, we must also focus on the continued efforts to make Dr. King’s dream a reality for all in our country.”
“Hoy es un día para recordar y reflexionar sobre los grandes logros del Dr.
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“New Yorkers of all faiths are thrilled that Pope Francis has confirmed he will be visiting New York City in September. Pope Francis has made fighting poverty and expanding social justice a crux of his papacy and I am excited that he will be bringing this message to New York City this fall. I thank Cardinal Dolan for his tireless advocacy in encouraging the Papal visit and look forward to working with him and the Archdiocese to ensure that Pope Francis gets to experience the wonder and beauty of New York City’s diverse neighborhoods, communities and people.”
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Council will Advocate for Funds to Provide NYPD Officers With New Bulletproof Vests
City Hall — City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Vincent Gentile, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras, Public Safety Committee Chair Vanessa Gibson and the New York City Council today proposed allocating $7.3 million in the FY 2016 preliminary budget and additional funds in the coming years to replace existing bulletproof vests.
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