“Today marks a great victory for the LGBT community, for all Americans, and for the dream our nation’s founders had when they first wrote that we are all created equal. Today the Supreme Court ruled that the laws of this nation apply equally to all families – to my family, and to so many others in the State of New York and around the country.
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In January, the Council filed an amicus brief in support of the voting rights of all Americans.
“We are disappointed in today’s Supreme Court decision striking down key components of the Voting Rights Act.
Fair elections are at the very core of a healthy democracy, and there is nothing more patriotic than exercising the right to vote as an American citizen.
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The “Stop Deceptive Advertising For Women’s Services Act” before Congress would crack down on facilities that deceptively advertise abortion services that they do not provide
New York, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Council Member Jessica Lappin called for Congress to swiftly pass the “Stop Deceptive Advertising For Women’s Services Act” (SDAWS).
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Budget Agreement Keeps all Public Libraries and Pools Open, Restores Cuts to Child Care and After School Services
Council Prevents Layoff of Hundreds of NYCHA Employees and Stops Closure of Community and Senior Centers at NYCHA Facilities
Quinn: City Negotiations for 2014 Budget Proof Positive That Brinkmanship and Gridlock Should Take a Back Seat to Delivering for New Yorkers
CITY HALL – Council Speaker Christine C.
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“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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