One in Three Surveyed Voters Found Problems with Ballot Design and Font Size
New York, November 9, 2010 – As part of the New York City Council’s oversight of the New York City Board of Elections, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Governmental Operations Chair Gale A. Brewer, and good government advocates today announced results of the Council’s nonpartisan Election Day survey.
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“Joel Klein has spent every moment of the last eight years working for the children of New York City. He has been an incredible partner to the Council in our efforts to improve middle schools, expand full day pre-K, and promote respect for all students. He leaves a legacy of increased accountability and improved student performance. But his work is far from over, and I look forward to working with Cathie Black to make our schools even stronger.”
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Following widespread voting problems on Primary Day, volunteers will survey voters across New York City on voting experience during the General Election
New York City, November 1, 2010 – As part of the New York City Council’s oversight of the New York City Board of Elections, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Governmental Operations Chair Gale A. Brewer today announced a nonpartisan Election Day volunteer initiative to survey New York City voters on their experience at the polls.
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“While it is regrettable that the Board of Elections was forced to terminate George Gonzalez as its Executive Director just one week before the general election, we endorse the commissioners’ appropriate, swift and decisive action. We urge the Board’s commissioners to seize this opportunity to strengthen the leadership of their agency and the Council stands ready to assist in anyway possible.
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“Tonight we learned that the Bronx District Attorney has dropped charges against three of the eleven gang members arrested in a heinous anti-LGBT hate crime. While I have a great deal of respect for DA Johnson, I am both shocked and profoundly disappointed by his decision. It is a decision that was made before all testimony was gathered and before grand jury proceedings occurred.
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For over a year now, I’ve been carefully considering a proposal that would require all businesses in New York City to provide paid sick leave for their workers. Throughout that time, I’ve been torn between a policy goal that I share, and real concerns about struggling businesses in a fragile economy.
I’ve heard passionate voices on both sides of the debate.
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“Carl Paladino’s statement is no apology and it is not accepted. If he truly wanted to apologize he would pick up the phone and call any number of people from the LGBT community who could tell him why his remarks over the past several days, including but not limited to those made over the weekend, are so outrageous and dangerous.
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Bill strengthens and increases protection for women who seek pregnancy related services
City Hall, October 12, 2010 – Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, along with Council Member Jessica Lappin, today announced legislation to protect women seeking help at limited service pregnancy centers (often referred to as crisis pregnancy centers) in New York City. NARAL Pro-Choice New York also released the results of an investigation on these centers throughout the five boroughs that documented a variety of disturbing tactics designed to mislead or misinform women seeking pregnancy related services.
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“Carl Paladino’s statements are not only deeply offensive, but they are dangerous.
Given the horrifying anti-LGBT hate crime recently in the Bronx where four people were brutally attacked, the bullying of Tyler Clementi which led him to take his own life, and the recent rash of suicides by at least seven LGBT youth, Mr. Paladino should be ashamed for his hateful and backward remarks.
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On Friday, the NYPD announced the arrest of seven suspects in hate crime attacks in the Bronx. The attacks, possibly part of a gang initiation, occurred last Sunday. Two 17 year old males and one 30 year old male were attacked, held against their will and beaten by the suspects. The victims were all specifically targeted because they are gay.
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