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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Legislative package helps level the playing field while also fostering innovation and protecting consumers
New York – New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced today that the New York City Council will introduce a legislative package to reform the taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) industries in New York City. The legislation, which will be introduced by Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez, Corey Johnson, Brad Lander, Fernando Cabrera, Stephen Levin, Rory Lancman, and Dan Garodnick is a result of the efforts of a Council working group led by Transportation Committee Chair Ydanis Rodriguez, along with Council Members Stephen Levin, Brad Lander, and James Vacca.
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“Tragedy after terrible tragedy has proven beyond doubt that the time for stringent federal gun control is long overdue. While Republicans in Congress stalled and squalled, thousands of men, women, and young children in our country have suffered and died because of lax regulations that allow these deadly weapons into the wrong hands. Consistently backward and shameful efforts to block sensible gun reform make Washington Republicans complicit in these tragedies –
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“Today is a solemn day for New Yorkers as we mark the one year anniversary of the assassinations of Detectives Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu. This deplorable act brought the city and country together in mourning and our nation continues to grieve for Detectives Ramos and Liu and for all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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“Once again, the Republican Congress has singled out Puerto Ricans as second-class citizens. While I recognize the Republican Party’s commitment to helping Puerto Rico in the new year, the 3.5 million Americans who call the Island home simply cannot afford to wait that long. With each passing day, the economic and healthcare crisis in Puerto Rico grows direr and the Republican Congress must fully commit to providing Puerto Rico with the support it needs to restructure its debt and thrive once more.
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Council will also vote on legislation reforming hit-and-run civil penalties
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation to amend the City’s Human Rights Law to protect caregivers from employment discrimination. The Council will also vote on a legislative package relating to hit-and-run crashes. Additionally, the Council will vote on a land use resolution approving the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Heights Public Library.
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Bill will reimburse expenses for security guards at school facilities
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation allowing City reimbursement to non-public schools for costs related to hiring security personnel. The Council will also vote on legislation promoting the use of geothermal energy in city facilities. Finally, the Council will vote on legislation requiring additional communication between the Economic Development Corporation and Community Boards across the city.
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