New laws would target those who commit crimes of opportunity during states of emergency

New York, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn advocated for the passage of new laws that would create criminal and civil penalties for those who target vulnerable New Yorkers during a local state of emergency. Based on a proposal first presented in recently introduced legislation sponsored by Minority Leader James Oddo and Council Member Eric Ulrich, Speaker Quinn expressed her support for the concept and committed to working towards passing even more comprehensive legislation.

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“The passage of this legislation is a major victory for New York City’s resident co-op and condo owners, and the renewal of the J-51 program is critical to helping keep the city’s affordable housing stock in a state of good repair. Additionally, the renewal of the revised coop-condo tax abatement marks an important step towards our goal of providing better equity, transparency and predictability in our property tax system.

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Proposals will streamline NYCHA management and bring transparency and accountability to the Housing Authority

City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Public Housing Committee Chair Rosie Mendez laid out broad-ranging proposals to improve the management of the New York City Housing Authority.

The reforms will increase accountability at NYCHA and will bring transparency to the housing authority by overhauling its flawed Section 8 computer system and enabling New Yorkers to check the status of outstanding work orders online.

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“I am pleased that the Mayor has had conversations with the union and separately with the bus companies. The scheduled meeting at Gracie Mansion is an important step in the right direction. The best way to show parents and school children real commitment is for all parties to engage in a dialogue and to not give up until a deal is agreed upon that ends this strike.”

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In light of anti-choice protests escalating surrounding Roe v. Wade anniversary, clinic escorts are essential to help women access reproductive health care

New York, NY – Forty years since Roe v. Wade made abortion legal in this country, women are still fighting for their right to choose, while anti-choice groups can often make this choice even more intimidating and difficult for women seeking reproductive health services.

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This is the first bill in the country to provide a private cause of action for those unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of being unemployed

Council will vote to require gas stations to post signage clearly indicating price differences for cash, credit or debit purchases

New York, NY- Today, the City Council will vote to prohibit employers from using a person’s employment status in a hiring decision and ban the posting of job advertisements that require applicants to be currently employed.

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Council Prepares to Pass First Law in the Nation Providing a Private Cause of Action for Those Unlawfully Discriminated Against on the Basis of Being Unemployed

City Hall, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today applauded the pending passage of Intro 814-A, legislation that will prohibit employers from using a person’s employment status in a hiring decision and from posting job advertisements that require applicants to be currently employed.

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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Inez McCormack, the trailblazing human rights activist, signatory to the historic MacBride Principles on Fair Employment and the first woman President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. Inez was an unrelenting advocate for working people all over the world, including domestic workers right here in New York City. Her work to bring peace in the North of Ireland and equality to disadvantaged groups everywhere made her an influential voice in the United States and abroad.

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Additionally, the Committees on Consumer Affairs, Technology and Lower Manhattan Redevelopment examined a bill on the feasibility of placing power lines underground.

City Hall, NY – Today, the Council Committees on Consumer Affairs, Technology and Lower Manhattan held an oversight hearing to examine risk mitigation measures taken by public utility companies. The Council also heard a bill that would require the Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability to conduct a study over the next six months on the feasibility of placing power lines underground.

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