“The Rent Guidelines Board had an opportunity to protect tenants, an opportunity the Board squandered when they chose to subject New Yorkers to disruptive rent hikes instead. I am deeply disappointed that New Yorkers will face these rent increases. The Board must schedule hearings in all five boroughs next year and offer all New Yorkers an opportunity to stand up for the future of rent stabilized housing in New York City.”
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“Speeding kills. More New Yorkers are killed in fatal crashes caused by speeding than in any other type of traffic crashes. We commend the State Legislature for passing legislation, strongly called for by the Council, authorizing a speed camera pilot program in New York City.
The Council, through home rule message and resolution, requested critical legislation to protect drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists alike.
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The City launched its first official prescription drug discount card two years ago
New York, NY- Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn announced that since its debut in May 2011, the BigAppleRx prescription drug discount card has saved more than 125,000 New Yorkers a total of $15,546,017 on prescription medications, for an overall savings of 47 percent.
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Quinn Announces Support for a Fixed-Term 10 Year Special Permit
Please find attached and pasted below a letter from City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn to The Madison Square Garden Company President and CEO Hank Ratner, outlining her support for granting a fixed-term 10 year special permit for Madison Square Garden to operate in its current location above Penn Station.
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“As Congress currently debates a new Farm Bill, it’s critical that we do not miss this opportunity to help steer our nation’s agriculture and nutrition policy in the right direction. There are many important issues being discussed as part of the new legislation, but the most pressing concern is the possible cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program, formerly known as food stamps.
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“I am deeply concerned to learn that a young man’s corpse was treated by OCME in such an undignified way. The treatment of the deceased reflects the respect that we have for human life itself. OCME staff showed an utter lack of respect for Kevin Bell, and this incident is the latest in a string of troubling occurrences in the Office over the past several months.
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Agreement will create 16,000 square-foot publicly accessible open space
City to acquire 50,000 square feet of cultural space
Statement by Speaker Christine C. Quinn:
“Back in 2004, the Council took preliminary steps to help grow the burgeoning neighborhood of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We took this action because it was a part of a larger vision —
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Speaker Quinn and Council Member Wills Join Community to Denounce Gun Violence
Jamaica, Queens — Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Member Ruben Wills today joined the victims of gun violence and community leaders to honor NYPD Chief of Department Philip Banks III and the NYPD for their swift apprehension of the suspects wanted in connection with the murder of D’aja Robinson.
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“Today’s emergency oversight hearing of the Committees on Public Housing and Finance was convened to examine the impact federal sequestration will have on NYCHA’s 2014 budget. Though we have long known sequestration could impact the budget, it is alarming that the loss of millions of dollars in federal funding is only now coming to light.
I am deeply concerned that a $205 million dollar reduction to NYCHA would result in the loss of essential services for thousands of New Yorkers.
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Bill requires muni meters to deactivate when parking rules are not in effect or when receipt paper is not available
New York, NY- At today’s Stated meeting, the City Council will vote on legislation to reform the muni meter payment system to ensure that drivers get what they pay for when parking in New York City.
Recognizing that the city is still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Council will vote to extend the waiver of application, permit and inspection fees for work related to plumbing and electrical systems damaged by the storm.
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