“Prime Minister David Cameron’s brave statement clearing the names of the Bloody Sunday massacre victims is an inspiring step in the process and a meaningful gesture on the shared path of peace and reconciliation. Mr. Cameron wasn’t even in Parliament when the investigation to which his statement referred began, much less 38 years ago, across the Irish Sea, when 13 Catholic protestors were killed on a wintry day in Derry.
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City Hall, June 10, 2010 – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, along with Council Members Pete Vallone, Jr, Ydanis Rodriguez, Jimmy Vacca and other Council Members gathered today to invite all New Yorkers to honor Mother Teresa’s 100th birthday by making a commitment to volunteer in our communities. She also called on New Yorkers to light up their homes and businesses in honor of the inspiring woman.
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Bills to ensure that passengers are not overcharged in City cabs
City Hall, June 9, 2010 – At today’s Stated Meeting, the Council will vote on three bills that were drafted in the wake of discovering that thousands of passengers had been overcharged in their taxi rides. These bills are intended to ensure that passengers will not get overcharged or scammed.
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“The decision by Osvaldo Rios to withdraw as Godfather of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade is the right move. His selection by the parade organizers caused a lot of controversy and divided many in the Puerto Rican community which is not what this parade symbolizes.
This parade celebrates the success and achievements of Puerto Ricans here in the United States as well as abroad.
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“Today is a triumph in the fight against homelessness, having access to a savings account provides an opportunity for a family to begin a new life in a home they can call their own,” said City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn. “I want to thank Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson, State Senator Daniel Squadron and Assemblyman Keith Wright, Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs, Deputy Secretary Kristin Proud, Commissioner Seth Diamond and all of the advocates for their work on this.
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City Hall, May 25, 2010 – At today’s Stated Meeting, the Council will vote on a Department of City Planning rezoning proposal, which will preserve the character and encourage business and affordable housing in Astoria, Queens.
Also, in an effort to increase fire and public safety, the Council will vote on a bill that will increase the minimum civil penalty and criminal fines against unlicensed plumbers and fire suppression contractors.
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City Hall – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Veterans Committee Chair Mathieu Eugene today announced the launch of a new website to assist veterans with city services. The City will partner with Warrior Gateway, an organization dedicated to assisting veterans, in creating a free online portal that will allow members of the military community to more easily and quickly access the services and programs they need.
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The deal between the Related Companies and the MTA to redevelop the Western Rail Yards is a victory for our community and a real vote of confidence in New York City as a whole. This plan, which the Council passed the Zoning for in actions in 2005 and 2009, reflects years of conversations, outreach and input from community members. Soon, thousands of New Yorkers will have the opportunity for new affordable housing and cultural space right in their neighborhoods.
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Non-profit organization Hot Bread Kitchen will provide kitchen training and job placement; La Marqueta’s Shared Commercial Kitchen One Step Closer to Completion
New York, June 02, 2010 – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Seth W. Pinsky today announced the selection of Hot Bread Kitchen as the anchor tenant and operator of the new kitchen incubator at La Marqueta on 115th Street and Park Avenue in East Harlem.
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