A combined $1.8 million was restored to the Swinging 60’s Senior Center and the Small World Daycare Center in Williamsburg
Willamsburg, Brooklyn – Today, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Member Diana Reyna announced that the City Council successfully restored over $1.8 million to keep the Swinging 60’s Senior Center and the Small World Daycare Center open. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Assemblyman Joe Lentol and Council Member Steve Levin – who were instrumental in saving the centers – joined the Speaker and Council Member along with seniors and staff of Swinging 60’s, and the children and teachers of the Small World Daycare Center, to celebrate the full restoration of both programs.

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“I am outraged by the attack that took place on June 23rd at the Players Bar and Restaurant. A group of LGBT individuals were brutally attacked simply because of their perceived sexual orientation.

Hate crimes against New Yorkers, whether they be motived by sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race or ethnicity are simply not acceptable and must end now.

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“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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“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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