Council will also vote on legislative package improving access to city services for New Yorkers with disabilities
City Hall – Today the New York City Council will vote on a bill to require increased language access to city websites, as well as a bill requiring accessibility standards for city websites for New Yorkers with disabilities. The Council will also vote on two bills to improve access to city agencies for New Yorkers with disabilities.
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“Today, the criminal justice system worked for Akai Gurley’s family and community. Akai was a New Yorker who had his whole life ahead of him and I hope today’s verdict brings some measure of closure to his loved ones. I commend District Attorney Ken Thompson for his professionalism and dedication to justice. ”
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
State of the City 2016
Samuel Gompers Campus
South Bronx
“More Justice”
February 11, 2016
¡Buenos Dias! Shuprobhat! Good Morning!
Thank you to our Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer.
Thank you Imam Khalid Latif for that moving invocation.
Thank you Jahleel Montero for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Pledging to Bring More Justice to New Yorkers, Mark-Viverito Outlines Ambitious Agenda to Make New York a More Fair and Equal City for All
Speaker Mark-Viverito: “It’s New Yorkers who make New York great.
And it’s New Yorkers who need more justice.”
South Bronx, NY – New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito today delivered her second State of the City address, “More Justice,” a vision for 2016 to make New York a more fair, more just and more equal City for all New Yorkers.
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“As New Yorkers welcome the Year of the Monkey, the City is showing an increased commitment to recognizing our diverse communities throughout the five boroughs by officially recognizing the holiday for the first time. After years of advocacy from the Council and community organizations, our city’s public school students no longer have to choose between missing a day of school and celebrating this significant holiday.
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Council will also vote to co-name 42 public places in New York City
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on a legislative package to reform Council rules and policies and set compensation for the city’s elected officials. Additionally, the Council will vote on legislation co-naming 42 streets, parks and public places. Finally, the Council will vote on legislation establishing discounted fees for Parks Department memberships to New Yorkers with disabilities.
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Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced an innovative collaboration with Microsoft Corp. to provide New York City students and families with access to Microsoft software.
Students and families will be able to download Office 2016, Office for Mac 2016 and the Office 365 mobile apps available for Windows 10 tablets, iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
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“New York City’s budget is an expression of our values and the City Council is proud to have stood up for hard working New Yorkers the past two budget cycles. There are many things in the preliminary budget which continue to keep New York City on a strong fiscal track, including continuing to keep reserves strong in the event of a downturn.
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Council will also vote on Transparency Bills to Shed Light on Sexual Health Education in City Schools
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation to protect the job security of grocery store employees when a change in store ownership occurs. The Council will also vote on a legislative package increasing transparency for health services and sexual education in City schools.
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Statement by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito:
“This is a critical case for the future of our country. At a time when some are proposing mass deportations and building walls, our immigrant communities have been living in fear. More than one year ago, President Obama signed an administrative relief plan which brought millions of undocumented immigrants out of limbo by shielding them from deportation and giving them status.
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