Council initiative will help to ensure that all New York women have access to reproductive health care
New York, NY – Over the past year, offensive rhetoric and disturbing protest outside reproductive health clinics have become increasingly divisive and intrusive. As a result, women in need of reproductive health services are often faced with hostile and intimidating situations when they seek care.
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Package of bills will enforce protocols and regulations; create civil penalties for commercial bicyclists
Bill named in honor of Stuart Gruskin who was killed by a delivery biker
New York, NY – In an ongoing effort to make our city’s streets safer, the Council will today vote on a package of legislation to enforce measures and establish civil penalties for commercial bicyclists.
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Speaker, City & State Legislators, DA Vance, Advocates Seek Increased Penalties for Criminals and Greater Support for Victims
New York, NY – Taking action to keep dangerous sexual predators off the streets, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today announced a range of proposals that provide stiffer penalties for criminals and increased support for victims. Today’s announcement follows a number of recent sexual assault crimes, including attacks in Central Park and Hudson River Park.
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City Council Members and Advocates Join in Classes to Learn How to Fight Back
New York, NY – Today, a commitment to engage women in self-defense courses was fulfilled as more than 150 women joined City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn in the first of two trainings. Council Members Gale Brewer, Jessica Lappin and Melissa Mark-Viverito and advocates joined Speaker Quinn.
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$71 million from New York City and State legislators will fund critical repairs to the City’s CUNY campuses
Queens, NY – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Committee on Finance Chair Council Member Domenic M. Recchia Jr., Committee on Higher Education Chair Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, State Senator Michael Gianaris and Assembly Member Catherine Nolan today announced $71 million in capital funding to make critical infrastructure repairs to New York City’s CUNY campuses.
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“We’re thrilled that Governor Cuomo has signed legislation allowing the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to help identify veterans in New York State by indicating their status on driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs. It’s our hope that this law will not only provide veterans easier access to discounts and services, but also allow City and State government to more easily identify veterans so we can inform them about job openings, health and education benefits, and a host of other opportunities.
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New Legislation developed by the City Council and Mayor will eliminate unnecessary obstacles that hinder business growth
City Hall, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Committee on Small Business Chair Diana Reyna, Council Minority Leader James S. Oddo, Committee on Government Operations Chair Gale A. Brewer, Council Member Inez Dickens, Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie, Small Business Services Commissioner Robert W.
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City Hall – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn announced today a first of its kind collaboration between the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Enhanced Capital, a national asset management firm with a proven track record of small business lending, to target investment to small businesses in New York City’s low income communities to allow these businesses to create jobs.
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I believe the NYPD’s current use of stop and frisk has created a troubling divide between the NYPD and the communities it serves. Too often, we have heard of innocent people being stopped and not treated with the respect all New Yorkers deserve. We must all work together to repair the breach between officers and communities, while at the same time maintaining the safety of neighborhoods throughout the City.
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Through technology such as Quick Response codes, smart phone users will be able to find all the background information they need on buildings, restaurants and day care centers.
New York, NY – Today, the City Council will vote on legislation that will require many city-issued permits, licenses, and registrations that are publicly posted to include technology like quick response codes (“QR codes”).
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