NEW YORK CITY WORKERS TO RECEIVE UNPRECEDENTED PROTECTIONS
Responsible Legislation Enacts Important Policy While Protecting Vital Economy and Small Businesses
New York, NY – After extensive negotiations, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today successfully reached an agreement on a proposal for paid sick leave for New York City workers. The agreement is groundbreaking in both its expansion of protections to workers and responsible balanced approach to protecting small businesses.
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“Governor Cuomo’s third on-time budget is continuing to move New York State forward in a way that supports all New Yorkers. I want to thank the Governor, Speaker Silver and Senators Skelos and Klein for their leadership. With measures that create good, new jobs for our middle class, and a much-needed increase to the minimum wage, this budget addresses the needs of our families in New York City.
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Council agreement also allows for existing Pier 17 tenants to stay through summer; keeps rooftop open to public
City Hall — Today, Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member Margaret Chin, Council Members and members of the community announced a deal with the Howard Hughes Corporation, South Street Seaport Limited Partnership (SSSLP) and the New York City Economic Development Corporation that secures commitments for two new food markets in the South Street Seaport area, pushes back the Pier 17 redevelopment construction start date allowing the existing tenants to stay through the summer, and ensure additional public access to the new roof top.
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“As has been reported, we’re in ongoing negotiations on several significant proposals that will work to improve police-community relations throughout our city. We have reached broad agreement on the Inspector General legislation which will enhance the effectiveness of the Department, and at the same time will increase the public’s confidence in the police force, building stronger police-community relations. While this is a strong and important step forward, we are also moving forward in a constructive fashion with the Community Safety Act, including a measure to stop racial profiling.
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Additional awardees went above and beyond the call of duty following Hurricane Sandy
New York, NY- City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Members honored actor Liam Neeson during a celebration of Irish Heritage and Culture at City Hall. Speaker Quinn presented Neeson with the Thomas Manton Irish Man of the Year Award for his distinguished contributions to the arts, his humanitarian efforts and his exemplary representation of the Irish community.
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Council agreement provides funds for new roof at Pier 40, 130 more affordable housing units & additional open space for community
“The Hudson Square area in Manhattan’s West Side has long been a largely under regulated neighborhood putting it at constant risk of change not supported by the community nor this Council,” said Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn.
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In communities still struggling to recover, City Council’s action will have real and lasting impact
New laws will set tougher penalties for crimes of opportunity, establish clear guidelines for home elevation and waive fees for small businesses
New York, NY- Today, the City Council will vote on legislation to create additional criminal and civil penalties for those who commit crimes against vulnerable New Yorkers during a local state of emergency.
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Pilot program will save lives; 1 in 4 traffic deaths in NYC caused by speeding
City Hall —Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer, James Vacca, Steve Levin and Leroy Comrie today joined Transportation Alternatives and the Tri-State Transportation Campaign to announce support of state legislation that would authorize a speed camera pilot program in New York City.
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“I am proud the Council, working with the Bloomberg Administration and the Civilian Complaint Review Board, was able to secure an agreement giving prosecutorial authority to the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
As we intended, the new rules being adopted by the CCRB and the NYPD to implement our landmark agreement will increase transparency and accountability at the CCRB.
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New York, NY – Dozens of women today joined City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Council Member Jessica Lappin in a call to action for the empowerment of women and in support of the Women’s Equality Agenda. From fighting gender discrimination in all its forms to ending pay inequity to protecting a woman’s right to choose, the group united in their commitment to fight for all women across the state.
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