“I’m outraged and deeply saddened by a bus explosion that injured 11 passengers in Tel Aviv. This most recent act of terror makes it abundantly clear that even as there is talk of a ceasefire, there are those who will not rest until the State of Israel is destroyed.

Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in government to support Israel’s right to defend itself and today, as I stand in solidarity with the people of Israel, who have always stood with the United States in our darkest hours, I renew this call.

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Queens, NY – Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member James Sanders, Council Member Eric Ulrich, local officials and Jewish community leaders today joined the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) to deliver Kosher turkeys to families in need in the Rockaway peninsula.

The Rockaways suffered immense damage during Hurricane Sandy. Today’s turkey distribution builds on the Council’s ongoing work to provide hurricane victims and needy families the resources they need during these difficult times.

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“This morning, Council Members Eugene, Gentile and Greenfield along with representatives from Borough President Markowitz’s and my office were briefed by the NYPD’s lead investigators of the murder of three shopkeepers in Brooklyn and latest efforts to apprehend the suspect.

I’m deeply disturbed by these senseless acts of violence and my thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victims and with the people of Brooklyn, who are rightfully concerned for the safety of their community.

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“I deplore the recent attack of a Muslim man outside of his mosque in Queens. The perpetrator does not represent the views of the residents of Queens and New York City. This hateful act of violence will not be tolerated. I thank the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force for their diligent work on this case, and urge anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1 -866-313-TIPS.”

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Actions in both short and long term will help reduce flooding, safeguard infrastructure and better prepare City to withstand future storms
Quinn: “As we rebuild, we must rebuild smarter. This is the single most important infrastructure challenge of our time”

New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today presented a series of proposals for better preparing New York City for the consequences of global climate change, including large-scale storms and flooding.

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$500 million emergency plan will allow for critical repairs to facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Council will vote on Chelsea Market Expansion, creating 1,200 local jobs and ensuring 150 permanently affordable housing units

New York, NY – Today, the City Council will vote to approve $500 million in emergency capital funding to make vital repairs to public schools and public hospitals damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

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Officials announce $1.5 million fund to provide backpacks with school supplies and books

Bensonhurst, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) President Michael Mulgrew launched a fundraising drive, with a goal of $1.5 million, which is being used to provide 30,000 displaced New York City students with backpacks filled with school supplies and books.

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Agreement will create 1,200 local jobs and ensures 150 permanently affordable housing units
Guarantees study to explore further expansion of the Special West Chelsea District

Statement by Speaker Christine C. Quinn:

“There have been numerous calls in the neighborhood to save the Chelsea Market, and I agree that the historic nature and food focused market should be saved.

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City officials and advocates decried plan to sell the foreclosed properties at unsustainable cost

New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, HPD Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez today joined tenants and advocates in Washington Heights to call on building owner Vantage and private-equity investment group Lone Star Funds to sell 10 buildings in foreclosure at a sustainable price to ensure the buildings’ conditions do not deteriorate.

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Council initiative will help to ensure that all New York women have access to reproductive health care

New York, NY – Over the past year, offensive rhetoric and disturbing protest outside reproductive health clinics have become increasingly divisive and intrusive. As a result, women in need of reproductive health services are often faced with hostile and intimidating situations when they seek care.

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