Press Releases
“Donald Trump’s latest attack on women is completely horrifying. The right for women to control their own bodies was a struggle that took generations and we will not go back – period. Criminalizing or punishing women for making their own medical decisions is ludicrous and only demonstrates the misogynistic world view the American public has come to expect from Donald Trump.
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“The Supreme Court’s decision upholding the rights of organized labor is a victory for working Americans across the country. While many governors and state legislatures have made a priority of stifling and attacking union workers in recent years, the Court has affirmed that unions will not be the victims of such political gamesmanship. America’s middle class rose out of the organized labor movement, and thanks to this ruling, unions will continue to protect and strengthen the middle class in the years to come.”
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From March 26th to April 3rd, New Yorkers across 28 Council Districts will vote directly on nearly $32 million dollars in locally-developed capital projects
NEW YORK—Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and New York City Council Members kicked off the voting period for New York City’s 2015-2016 participatory budgeting cycle – the largest such process in the nation. This year, the majority of the City Council is participating, with 28 districts allocating nearly $32 million citywide for residents to collaboratively develop into local capital projects through a year-long process of neighborhood assemblies, delegate meetings, and project expositions.
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“Nicholas Scoppetta had a long career of service to New York City, including eight years as the commissioner of FDNY. I was very saddened to hear of his passing and his friends and family are in my thoughts at this time.”
Council will also strengthen City services for runaway, homeless, and sexually exploited youth
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on a modified version of the City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing and Zoning for Quality and Affordability plan. The Council will also vote on two bills related to City services for homeless, runaway, and sexually exploited youth.
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“I applaud President Obama for nominating Merrick B. Garland to the Supreme Court. Merrick Garland has an exemplary track record of public service and has served honorably as a Federal Court Judge. Congress must do its job and consider the President’s highly qualified nominee without delay.”
Council will also vote on updates to the City’s Human Rights Law
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation increasing transparency and reporting requirements relating to violence in city jails. The Council will also vote on a legislative package that updates and strengthens the city’s Human Rights Law. Finally, the Council will vote on two bills to improve green standards and reduce energy usage in city buildings.
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“Today as we celebrate International Women’s Day, we honor the remarkable and inspiring women leaders around the world who have paved the way for other women to accomplish their goals. While women have made significant strides in breaking barriers, we must continue to combat gender discrimination, stand strongly against domestic violence, and fight against inequality that still exists today. Together, we must work to build a strong foundation for the next generation of young women leaders to carry on this fight for equality.
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CITY HALL – Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the East Harlem Neighborhood Steering Committee announced the goals and recommendations of the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan, a community-based planning blueprint for long-term neighborhood growth and development.
“Community-based city planning starts from the ground up, with residents and stakeholders coming together collaboratively to plan for the future of their neighborhood,” said Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
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