“We’re thrilled the City is taking the necessary steps to secure the dot NYC top-level domain. Giving businesses the opportunity to establish a New York City identity online is an initiative the Council has worked on since 2008, when the Committee on Technology in Government held a hearing on a resolution to support local efforts for dot NYC.

From the bodega down the block to the pizza parlor around the corner, soon every New York City business will have the opportunity to register its own dot NYC domain.

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“I was deeply saddened to learn of yesterday’s tragedy at a Jewish School in France, one of our nation’s strongest allies. I condemn these heinous acts of hatred and ignorance as the specific targeting of Jews anywhere in the world is unacceptable. My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family, and loved ones of these victims, and I stand with Jews and people of good will worldwide in wishing for a world without hatred and bigotry”
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24-hour emergency health care, new park, increased educational capacity, funding for affordable housing and school arts programs
“Nearly two years after we lost a long and valiant fight to keep our beloved St. Vincent’s open, we are pleased to announce today an agreement surrounding North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System’s plan to open a state of the art comprehensive care center and 24 hour emergency room in its place,” said Council Speaker Christine C.

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Bill requires the Administration to alert the Council when contract project costs begin to climb.

Council will also vote to extend the Rent Stabilization Law.

New York, NY- Today, the Council will vote on a bill requiring disclosure of certain cost increases in construction and service contracts with a value of $10 million or more that are connected with projects in the capital budget.

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September 11th Hero to Have Playground Named in Her Honor

New York, March 10, 2012 – Today, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly and New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, gathered in a naming ceremony of Madison Park Playground in midtown to Police Officer Moira Smith Playground in honor of New York City Police Officer Moira Smith.

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Comprehensive study will highlight strategies for continued growth of tech sector in Downtown Brooklyn, Navy Yard & DUMBO

BROOKLYN, NY (March 9, 2012) – Today, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, along with Council Members Stephen T. Levin and Karen Koslowitz, announced funding for a study of the Brooklyn Technology Triangle led by a coalition of stakeholders from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, the DUMBO Improvement District, and private companies located in the area.

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“We want to thank Mayor Bloomberg for signing the Council’s groundbreaking Open Data Bill into law. This legislation is the most far-reaching law of its kind in the nation and establishes New York City as a leader in government transparency. Now, government data will be made available to the public in easily accessible formats that will allow anyone to access and analyze government records.

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City Council commits $100,000 to help launch the Freelancers Union’s flagship health clinic modeled after the HTC health center.

New York, NY- Today, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Hotel Trades Council (HTC) President Peter Ward, Health Committee Chair Maria del Carmen Arroyo, Freelancers Union Executive Director Sara Horowitz and Small Business Committee Chair Diana Reyna took a tour of the Hotel Trades Council’s Health Center in Harlem lead by HTC Employee Benefit Funds Chief Executive Officer Dr.

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Legislation will make City operations more transparent, effective and accountable.

New York, NY- Today, the Council will vote on legislation to create an open data policy for the City of New York. Data generated by the government should be available to the people it governs to the greatest extent possible – without license or registration – in an online format that permits access and analysis while promoting transparency and accountability.

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