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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Speaker Quinn and elected officials also announced a Monday morning walk through Hudson River Park with downtown residents to reclaim the space for Lower Manhattan
New York, NY – Following the latest sexual assault in a New York City park, Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Council Member Margaret Chin, Council Member Julissa Ferreras, Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Domenic M.
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Five Tips for Five Dollar Gas Will Help New Yorkers Make the Most of their Money at the Pump
New York, NY – As gas prices approach $5 a gallon in New York City, Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Consumer Affairs Committee Chair Council Member Daniel R. Garodnick and the American Automobile Association today unveiled “Five Tips for Five Dollar Gas” to make sure New Yorkers make the most of their money at the pump.
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Council to provide Free Citywide Legal Services for Immigrants in over 30 City Neighborhoods through CUNY Citizenship Now!
City Hall – Today, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Committee on Immigration Chair Daniel Dromm, Committee on Finance Chair Domenic M. Recchia, Jr., and CUNY wish New Yorkers Happy Citizenship Day. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
On October 1st, 2012, the Council will begin a new partnership with CUNY Citizenship Now!
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Classes will take place on Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 PM at the North Meadow Recreation Center in Central Park Mid-Park at 97th Street
New York, NY – Following the heinous sexual assault in Central Park yesterday against a 73-year-old woman, Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Members and advocates today announced they will host free self-defense classes in Central Park to train residents to protect themselves against attacks.
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New York, NY – Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Council Member Daniel Garodnick, Council Member Jessica Lappin, Council Member Rosie Mendez, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, State Senator Liz Krueger, State Senator Tom Duane, Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal, Housing Conservation Coordinators, the Hotel Association of New York, the Westside Neighborhood Alliance, the Goddard Riverside’s SRO Law Project, elected officials and advocates today celebrated a Council vote to set fines for those who illegally convert permanent residential units into illegal hotels.
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New York, NY – Today, the City Council will vote on fines for those who unlawfully convert permanent residential units into illegal hotels. The legislation will set fines at $1,000 to $25,000 for those who illegally convert multiple apartments or receive repeated illegal conversion violations.
The Council will also vote to affirm landmark status for two firehouses in the Bronx and one in Queens.
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The council will also consider a bill that will allow people to make small campaign contributions via text messages
September 11, 2012, City Hall – Following city-wide reports of voters receiving incorrect polling site information, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Governmental Operations Committee Chair Gale Brewer are calling on the public to notify the Council about their voter experiences via the Council’s Facebook, Twitter and Website at http://council.nyc.gov.
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Council Initiative Brings CUNY Citizenship Now! Services to 30 City Neighborhoods
New York City – Today, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Committee on Immigration Chair Daniel Dromm, and Committee on Finance Chair Domenic M. Recchia, Jr. announced a new partnership with CUNY Citizenship Now! that will provide free high-quality and confidential legal immigration services to help individuals and families on their path to U.S.
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