New York— New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the Council’s LGBT Caucus today announced “What Matters Now: An LGBTQ Youth Summit,” which aims to engage lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming and queer youth from all over New York City in a day of skills building, community organizing and resource sharing.
“Our schools and communities should be safe spaces for all our youth, including our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming and queer youth,” said Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

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“I applaud Governor Cuomo for presenting an ambitious, innovative policy agenda that will keep New York on the right track and put us on a pathway to more success. Whether it’s fighting for the DREAM Act, raising the age for adult criminal liability or investing in our State’s aging infrastructure, the Governor’s proposals will help strengthen our State. I look forward to working with Governor Cuomo, the State Legislature and all my colleagues in government as we strive to make New York a more fair and just place.”

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“Today is an occasion to remember and reflect upon the great achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the countless Americans who fought, and continue to fight for equality for all. While we celebrate the progress that has been achieved through our history, we must also focus on the continued efforts to make Dr. King’s dream a reality for all in our country.”

“Hoy es un día para recordar y reflexionar sobre los grandes logros ‎del Dr.

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“New Yorkers of all faiths are thrilled that Pope Francis has confirmed he will be visiting New York City in September. Pope Francis has made fighting poverty and expanding social justice a crux of his papacy and I am excited that he will be bringing this message to New York City this fall. I thank Cardinal Dolan for his tireless advocacy in encouraging the Papal visit and look forward to working with him and the Archdiocese to ensure that Pope Francis gets to experience the wonder and beauty of New York City’s diverse neighborhoods, communities and people.”

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Council will Advocate for Funds to Provide NYPD Officers With New Bulletproof Vests

City Hall — City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Vincent Gentile, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras, Public Safety Committee Chair Vanessa Gibson and the New York City Council today proposed allocating $7.3 million in the FY 2016 preliminary budget and additional funds in the coming years to replace existing bulletproof vests.

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Identity card program will include many benefits for New Yorkers

Brooklyn, NY – City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca and Council Member Daniel Dromm along with Council Member Laurie Cumbo, Council Member Alan Maisel, Council Member Chaim Deutch, Council Member Brad Lander, Council Member Rafael Espinal and Council Member Robert Cornegy today applied for the IDNYC card at the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza.

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New York—Today, Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito announced a partnership with the Doe Fund to bring the Cleanup NYC Initiative to District 8 in East Harlem and the South Bronx.
Through Cleanup NYC, the Doe Fund supplements the city’s sanitation efforts by providing cleaning services to New York’s streets and sidewalks, including litter removal, recycling programs, graffiti removal, snow shoveling, and tree maintenance.

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“A college degree opens doors to countless opportunities for young people in New York City and across the nation, and I commend President Obama for an innovative and thoughtful plan that will change lives and trajectories. Funding two free years of community college will make the dream of a higher education affordable and accessible for close to 9 million students across America and right here in New York City, providing them with the support they need to succeed.

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“Tonight, I join all New Yorkers in thanking these fearless officers for their service and wish both a speedy recovery. Violence against our police officers is a horrible and deplorable crime that is an assault against all New Yorkers and those who are responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Every day, New York’s police officers risk their lives keeping New Yorkers safe and we are very grateful for their service, dedication and commitment.

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“Mario Cuomo was a legendary Governor who served as a trailblazer and inspiration to all New Yorkers. As New York State’s 52nd Governor, Mario Cuomo overhauled New York’s aging infrastructure, strengthened our state’s public health programs and led the nation in enacting the country’s first seat belt laws. Mario Cuomo was a remarkable man and a gifted speaker whose renowned speeches and countless contributions to New York will leave a lasting legacy throughout our great state.

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