“This morning, Council Members Eugene, Gentile and Greenfield along with representatives from Borough President Markowitz’s and my office were briefed by the NYPD’s lead investigators of the murder of three shopkeepers in Brooklyn and latest efforts to apprehend the suspect.
I’m deeply disturbed by these senseless acts of violence and my thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victims and with the people of Brooklyn, who are rightfully concerned for the safety of their community.
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“I deplore the recent attack of a Muslim man outside of his mosque in Queens. The perpetrator does not represent the views of the residents of Queens and New York City. This hateful act of violence will not be tolerated. I thank the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force for their diligent work on this case, and urge anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1 -866-313-TIPS.”
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Actions in both short and long term will help reduce flooding, safeguard infrastructure and better prepare City to withstand future storms
Quinn: “As we rebuild, we must rebuild smarter. This is the single most important infrastructure challenge of our time”
New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today presented a series of proposals for better preparing New York City for the consequences of global climate change, including large-scale storms and flooding.
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$500 million emergency plan will allow for critical repairs to facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy
Council will vote on Chelsea Market Expansion, creating 1,200 local jobs and ensuring 150 permanently affordable housing units
New York, NY – Today, the City Council will vote to approve $500 million in emergency capital funding to make vital repairs to public schools and public hospitals damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
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Officials announce $1.5 million fund to provide backpacks with school supplies and books
Bensonhurst, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) President Michael Mulgrew launched a fundraising drive, with a goal of $1.5 million, which is being used to provide 30,000 displaced New York City students with backpacks filled with school supplies and books.
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Agreement will create 1,200 local jobs and ensures 150 permanently affordable housing units
Guarantees study to explore further expansion of the Special West Chelsea District
Statement by Speaker Christine C. Quinn:
“There have been numerous calls in the neighborhood to save the Chelsea Market, and I agree that the historic nature and food focused market should be saved.
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City officials and advocates decried plan to sell the foreclosed properties at unsustainable cost
New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, HPD Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez today joined tenants and advocates in Washington Heights to call on building owner Vantage and private-equity investment group Lone Star Funds to sell 10 buildings in foreclosure at a sustainable price to ensure the buildings’ conditions do not deteriorate.
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Council initiative will help to ensure that all New York women have access to reproductive health care
New York, NY – Over the past year, offensive rhetoric and disturbing protest outside reproductive health clinics have become increasingly divisive and intrusive. As a result, women in need of reproductive health services are often faced with hostile and intimidating situations when they seek care.
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Package of bills will enforce protocols and regulations; create civil penalties for commercial bicyclists
Bill named in honor of Stuart Gruskin who was killed by a delivery biker
New York, NY – In an ongoing effort to make our city’s streets safer, the Council will today vote on a package of legislation to enforce measures and establish civil penalties for commercial bicyclists.
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Speaker, City & State Legislators, DA Vance, Advocates Seek Increased Penalties for Criminals and Greater Support for Victims
New York, NY – Taking action to keep dangerous sexual predators off the streets, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today announced a range of proposals that provide stiffer penalties for criminals and increased support for victims. Today’s announcement follows a number of recent sexual assault crimes, including attacks in Central Park and Hudson River Park.
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