December 4th Hearing on Proposed Legislation to Prohibit Use of Electronic Cigarettes in Public Spaces
City Hall, NY – On Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00am, the Council’s Health Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation sponsored by Council Member James F. Gennaro and Speaker Quinn to include electronic cigarettes in the City’s Smoke-Free Air Act. The bill would prohibit use of e-cigarettes in restaurants, offices, parks, beaches and other public spaces.
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“We are extremely pleased with today’s decision which prevents the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) from implementing a policy that would have kept thousands of homeless men and women out of shelter. The opinion is an important victory, not only for New York City’s homeless adults, but also for the principles of openness and accountability that are codified in the City Administrative Procedure Act.
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Legislation would require annual installation of one or more speed humps within 50 streets adjacent to public or private schools throughout the city
Council will also vote to permit contributions via text message to candidates running for office in New York City
New York, NY- Today, the City Council will vote on a bill to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to annually install one or more speed humps within 50 streets adjacent to public or private schools throughout the city.
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“The City Council has long fought to protect the City’s most vulnerable services by restoring cuts made to critical child care, health and senior programs year after year.
We are pleased the Administration has finally recognized the budget priorities of the Council by baselining funding for vital programs such as childcare, Out-Of-School Time programming, HASA Supportive Housing and libraries.
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“We are thrilled that the administration has acknowledged the ongoing needs of the most vulnerable of the vulnerable, children who are homeless without their families and who are forced to sell their bodies, souls and dignity to survive another day on our streets. We thank the administration for including full spending in the November plan for our expanded shelter bed program.
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“Creating new jobs in East Midtown – and across all of New York City – is essential. We can and should do more with the commercial corridor around Grand Central. All of the ideas and hard work from Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Steel, City Planning Chair Amanda Burden and their teams have propelled the idea of rezoning Grand Central forward.
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“Today’s passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the Senate is an historic moment for equal rights in our nation. I applaud New York Senator Charles Schumer and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for their leadership on this issue. No one should face discrimination in the work place because of who they are, or who they love, and ENDA is a critical piece of legislation that will ensure equal treatment for all citizens.
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Legislation raises minimum legal sales age of tobacco products from 18 to 21 and strengthens tobacco enforcement
Marking one year since Hurricane Sandy, the Council will pass legislation to ensure that the five boroughs will be better protected against future storms
New York, NY- Today, the City Council will vote on legislation to raise the minimum legal sales age of cigarettes, certain tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21.
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Legislation will ensure that the system is fair, consistent, transparent and accountable
Council will also vote on several land use proposals, including those in Willets Point, the Upper East Side and Long Island City
New York, NY- Today, the City Council will vote on a legislative package to reform the City’s restaurant inspection system. Despite its good intentions, the grading system has become overly punitive and has increased the regulatory and financial burdens on restaurants.
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“Today’s court ruling declaring the State of New Jersey can no longer deprive same-sex couples the right to marry is a victory for civil rights across America. I applaud Judge Mary Jacobson for sending a clear message to the nation – that no one should be denied the security and benefits of marriage because of who they are, or who they love.
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