“Tonight, communities across the country will come together to stand in solidarity with their neighbors to promote public safety. National Night Out Against Crime is an opportunity to build the relationship between the NYPD and the public as we work to build a stronger, safer City for all people. I am proud to join my Council colleagues at Police Precincts across the City as we take part in this important community-building initiative and take a strong stand against crime.”
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“The ruling by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner that Eric Garner’s death was a homicide should give greater clarity to the investigation by Staten Island District Attorney Donovan. Mr. Garner’s death was disturbing and District Attorney Donovan must conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. My thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr. Garner, many of whom I’ve met these past few weeks, and the City Council will continue to work with the administration and members of the community moving forward.”
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“My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Taiwan during this difficult and tragic time. The citizens of Taiwan and Taipei have been gracious and welcoming hosts to our Council delegation and we join their nation in mourning their loss.”
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“Today, we embark on the beginning of a bright new chapter in New York City’s history. The start of paid sick days for over a million newly qualified workers is a momentous occasion that will help build a stronger, healthier New York that lives up to the promise of uplifting all those who call our great City home.
Though it was a long and arduous journey, the dauntless battle to make sure no New Yorker would be forced to choose between caring for a sick child and putting food on the table was one my Council colleagues and I never stopped fighting and a battle we would proudly take up again to protect the well being of our City.
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Council will also vote on legislation to extend rent increase exemptions for disabled New Yorkers and two bills to require better access to the City Record and city laws online
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation to install door alarms in schools under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education to prevent unaccounted for departures from the premises by students.
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22 districts will participate in next cycle to designate over $25 million
City Hall—Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Council announced the expansion of participatory budgeting to 22 districts that will designate over $25 million toward locally-developed projects, proposals, and initiatives in the next budgetary cycle. The expansion more than doubles the number of participating districts and represents a nearly 80% increase in funding allocated for participatory budgeting from the previous fiscal year.
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“Stephen Colbert is going on “Late,” but CBS’ decision came just in time. I’m thrilled the Late Show will remain in New York City as an iconic stronghold of our City’s thriving entertainment industry. I applaud Leslie Moonves, CBS and Governor Cuomo for protecting hundreds of local jobs and for recognizing that there is no better place than New York for art, culture or late night television.”
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New York, NY — Today New York City Council Speaker Melissa-Mark-Viverito, along with State and Federal Legislation Committee Chair Karen Koslowitz, announced the City Council’s 2014-2015 Federal Agenda. This agenda sets priorities that reflect the Council’s commitment to federal action that will make New York City more progressive and inclusive for all.
“The Council’s Federal agenda makes our goals for a productive partnership with our federal counterparts clear,” said Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
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“Commissioner Bratton and the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau must have a full, transparent and thorough investigation into the incident which led to the death of Eric Garner. New Yorkers expect and deserve to be safe and those protections must include those who are in the custody of NYPD. I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Garner and look forward to working with Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Bratton moving forward.”
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“We extend our condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of everyone aboard Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17. We are extremely saddened to learn of the loss of as many as 100 prominent HIV/AIDS researchers and activists believed to have been on the plane who were traveling to the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia. Included among those who perished is renowned HIV researcher, Dr.
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