“In 2011 the Council passed the Student Safety Act which was designed to give us and the public a better understanding of school discipline. The statistics we have received from DOE and the Police Department as a result of the law are alarming because they show that male students of color and students with special needs are subject to a disproportionate amount of discipline both in terms of arrests and suspensions.
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“As New Yorkers, we know all too well the devastating reality terrorist acts have had on our country. The thoughts and prayers of all New Yorkers and the entire nation are with the people of Boston.
In the wake of today¹s tragedy, we must send a clear and unequivocal message to anyone who attempts to harm our country with acts of terror: their deeds will not go unpunished.
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New York, NY – The City Council, in its response to the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2014 preliminary budget, makes a series of recommendations resulting in a more balanced approach for the Executive Budget. This year’s budget proposal builds on the prudence and foresight exercised by the Council and the Administration in setting aside $11 billion in surpluses during the boom years between 2003 and 2008.
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Quinn: “If we want to remain the economic capital of the world and continue to rebuild our economy, if we want to keep New York a place for middle and working families- then we need to rebuild a transportation system that serves the needs of the 21st Century.”
Queens, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C.
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Comprehensive legislation will eliminate unnecessary obstacles that hinder business growth
Council will vote to approve the Pier 57 redevelopment plan on Manhattan’s west side
New York, NY- Today, the City Council will vote to ease the regulatory burdens on the city’s small businesses. The bills to be voted on are a result of the Regulatory Review Panel – a joint effort by the Mayor and the Council – to scrutinize City regulations, make recommendations for reform and eliminate unnecessary obstacles that hinder business growth.
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City Council/ERDA Partnership has resulted in New Yorkers receiving $17 million in tax returns;
Average eligible worker receives $1,427 in returns
LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS— Today, Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Bishop Mitchell Taylor of the East River Development Alliance (ERDA) were joined by Senator Michael Gianaris, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and the New York Immigration Coalition to encourage New Yorkers to take advantage of ERDA’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at one of their six sites throughout the city.
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Trumka, Quinn, Figueroa, Velazquez, Clarke, Jeffries
Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Now!
NEW YORK – Top national and local labor leaders, Congress members, city elected officials, business leaders and advocates today urged Congress to pass — and President Obama to sign — a common sense immigration reform bill this year.
“The labor movement has no higher priority in 2013 than to build a workable immigration system that will allow more than 11 million aspiring Americans to become citizens,”
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Visionary approach to libraries will connect New Yorkers to important programs and services
New York, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today presented a new, innovative proposal for a citywide system of “Mini City Halls” that will serve as a one-stop shop for New Yorkers seeking help navigating access to important programs and services. Speaker Quinn proposed using the city’s 206 libraries as community resource centers, improving delivery and access of services.
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This is the first in a three-part series of town halls on Immigration Reform and focused on the importance of access to education for immigrant families
Queens, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, elected officials and advocates hosted a town hall meeting at LaGuardia Community College in support of comprehensive immigration reform and the New York State DREAM Act.
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NEW YORK CITY WORKERS TO RECEIVE UNPRECEDENTED PROTECTIONS
Responsible Legislation Enacts Important Policy While Protecting Vital Economy and Small Businesses
New York, NY – After extensive negotiations, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today successfully reached an agreement on a proposal for paid sick leave for New York City workers. The agreement is groundbreaking in both its expansion of protections to workers and responsible balanced approach to protecting small businesses.
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