City Council/ERDA Partnership has resulted in New Yorkers receiving $17 million in tax returns;
Average eligible worker receives $1,427 in returns

LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS— Today, Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Bishop Mitchell Taylor of the East River Development Alliance (ERDA) were joined by Senator Michael Gianaris, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and the New York Immigration Coalition to encourage New Yorkers to take advantage of ERDA’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at one of their six sites throughout the city.

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Trumka, Quinn, Figueroa, Velazquez, Clarke, Jeffries
Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Now!

NEW YORK – Top national and local labor leaders, Congress members, city elected officials, business leaders and advocates today urged Congress to pass — and President Obama to sign — a common sense immigration reform bill this year.

“The labor movement has no higher priority in 2013 than to build a workable immigration system that will allow more than 11 million aspiring Americans to become citizens,”

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Visionary approach to libraries will connect New Yorkers to important programs and services

New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today presented a new, innovative proposal for a citywide system of “Mini City Halls” that will serve as a one-stop shop for New Yorkers seeking help navigating access to important programs and services. Speaker Quinn proposed using the city’s 206 libraries as community resource centers, improving delivery and access of services.

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This is the first in a three-part series of town halls on Immigration Reform and focused on the importance of access to education for immigrant families

Queens, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, elected officials and advocates hosted a town hall meeting at LaGuardia Community College in support of comprehensive immigration reform and the New York State DREAM Act.

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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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