Bill raises price limit for selling individual products at newsstands from $5 to $10 pretax
Allows for increased options to products including batteries, earphones & city guides

New York, NY- Today, Speaker Christine C. Quinn was joined by Council Karen Koslowtiz, Committee on Consumer Affairs Chair Daniel R. Garodnick, Counsel to the NYC Newsstand Operators Association Robert Bookman and small business owners to announce new legislation that will to raise the price limit for selling products at the city’s newsstands from $5 to $10 to allow the small business owners to sell more products.

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“Over the last week, the NYPD has notified my office of three bias-motivated attacks against LGBT individuals in my district. I am outraged by this string of assaults. These vicious assaults are not reflective of the diversity that defines New York City. Our city prides itself on its inclusiveness, and hateful slurs and physical attacks against anyone, for any reason, go against the very fabric of what makes our City great.

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Speaker Quinn:
“I am appalled by reports of a gay bashing in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday afternoon. Hateful assaults like these are an affront to everything our great City stands for and I urge the perpetrators to turn themselves in immediately. I also implore anyone who may have witnessed or recorded footage of the attack to come forward to the authorities at once.

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Four Point Plan includes doubling number of citywide Gifted & Talented Schools
Adding 6,000 new seats to district programs

City Hall – Today, Speaker Christine C. Quinn was joined by Council Committee on Education Chair Robert Jackson, Council Members, education advocates and parents to present her 4 point plan to reform New York City’s gifted and talented system so that the program is more representative of the New York City public school population and that there more seats for children that qualify for the program.

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NYCxDESIGN takes place May10 -21 — more than 200 events planned
Officials announce community design project, mobile website & iPhone photo App

Times Square, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, along with, NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta, Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin, steering committee members, and members of the local design community announced details of the first annual “NYCxDESIGN” (NYC by Design) event.

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“We want to thank the Administration for their work to put forth the Mayor’s final Executive Budget. We remain troubled that deep cuts to programs for children and youth, including EarlyLearn and Out-of-School time (OST), as well as deep cuts to our public libraries and the proposed closure of firehouses remain. Cuts to these programs would do irreparable harm to our city’s middle class families.

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Council bill will save drivers money by not accepting payments during free parking hours
Muni meters will also shut off when out of receipt paper

New York, NY- Today, Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member David G. Greenfield and Committee on Transportation Chair James Vacca announced new legislation that will reform the muni meter payment system and ensure that drivers get what they pay for when parking in New York City.

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Speaker Quinn and New York Immigration Coalition also stress the importance of young people applying for DACA

Washington Heights, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, elected officials, New York Immigration Coalition and advocates announced a series of multi-service events for immigrants in New York City starting next month. Speaker Quinn made the announcement following a town hall meeting on the economic benefits of immigration with members of the Hispanic Federation, La Fuente, Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, The New York Immigration Coalition and LULAC NY.

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“I admire Jason Collins for his bravery and honesty. It takes a great deal of courage to be who you are, and it is not easy to come out of the closet on any day, in any profession. And we know that professional sports have never been a particularly welcoming place to the LGBT community, as athletes or staff.

“Today, Jason is opening a door for all other athletes moving forward.

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12,000 Additional Students Across 40 Schools Will Benefit From $6.2 Million Expansion

20 Schools Will Participate in an Innovative Model Combining Extended Day With Additional Reading Tutoring

City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott announced today an expansion of the Middle School Quality Initiative (MSQI), a comprehensive program that focuses on strengthening literacy instruction in all middle school grades.

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