Bill Will Limit City’s Participation in Secure Communities Program

City Hall – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, together with lead sponsor Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito today announced new legislative action that will reduce the harsh impact on immigrant families of the federal Secure Communities program. Members of the Council’s Immigration Committee, the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus as well as members of New York City’s immigrant community joined the Speaker and Council Member Mark-Viverito.

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Action will allow an interest-free extension on the next property tax bill for residential properties severely damaged by Sandy

Council will vote on items related to federal deficit reduction, biotechnology, recycling and land use

New York, NY – Today, the City Council will vote to issue an interest-free extension on the next property tax bill for residential properties severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

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Partnership with Yelp, New Interactive Website and Promotional Ads Will Drive Shoppers to Local Businesses

DUMBO, Brooklyn – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn was joined by Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Robert W. Walsh, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Assembly Member Joan L. Millman and Council Members Stephen T. Levin, Diana Reyna, and Margaret Chin to announce and kick off “Support NYC Small Business,”

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Climate change is no longer a theory to be debated – it is a reality that we must be prepared for. I recently offered a comprehensive vision for fortifying our City against the future impacts of climate change. This includes protecting our coastline and vulnerable communities, making our buildings more resilient and upgrading our energy, water, communications and transportation systems.

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Speaker Quinn and Council propose detailed reforms to improve city’s voting system

New York, NY – At a hearing held by the City Council’s Committee on Governmental Operations, chaired by Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Council Members examined serious problems that occurred with recent voting and numerous Board of Elections failures. In her opening statement, Speaker Christine C.

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Council will fund full-time staff position at hackNY to link NYC tech sector with area colleges

New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and hackNY have officially announced the hiring of Peter Bell, an experienced educator and technology sector expert, as a full-time hackNY staff member tasked with connecting college students and graduates to available career opportunities at New York City’s tech startups.

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“We are thrilled that New York City’s request for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), or D-SNAP, was approved by the federal government. More commonly known as food stamps, this temporary benefit will provide vital food assistance for those in need following Hurricane Sandy. D-SNAP is specifically for disaster survivors, including those families that may not have needed this benefit prior to the storm.

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“I support New York’s fast-food workers’ demand for decent wages they can live on to support families, pay bills and put food on the table.

Fast-food companies are some of the wealthiest in America, yet many of their employees earn far below the federal poverty level. These business practices are unacceptable.

All working New Yorkers deserve a living wage and the opportunity to join the middle class.

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“Today’s vote by the United Nations to upgrade Palestinian status as a non-member observer state is a deeply disappointing outcome, and I believe it will only hinder efforts to attain peace in the Middle East. I condemn this action and believe that no unilateral decision by the UN can or will break the bond that Israel has with the United States.”

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Legislation will prohibit misleading tactics while ensuring fairness and consistency

Will vote to ensure that all taxicabs are accessible to the visually impaired by May 2013

New York, NY – Today, the City Council will vote to bring fairness and consistency to the pedicab industry. Legislation will require fixed rates based on time, regardless of the number of passengers.

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