“Governor Cuomo presented a budget today that took a hard look at the serious fiscal problems currently facing New York State. His message was sobering, but not unrealistic.
“The Governor presented an aggressive approach at dealing with the harsh economic climate we currently face. In the coming weeks, we will closely examine the Governor’s proposals. We will take a particularly close look at any proposals that disproportionately affect New York City, such as revenue sharing, and will advocate that New York City is not treated unfairly in comparison to other municipalities across the state.

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New York, NY – Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and Council Member Debi Rose today announced new security measures for the Port Richmond area of Staten Island. New lights and cameras will be installed throughout the Port Richmond Business Corridor as well as safety zones to be established at specific locations in the area.

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“The City’s response to today’s major snow storm is markedly improved from the response of a month ago.

“I want to recognize the greatly improved response and thank Mayor Bloomberg and his commissioners for listening to the Council and to the concerns voiced by New Yorkers at the Council’s hearings.

“The response is in line with what New Yorkers have come to and should expect.

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The Council partners with banks, alternative lenders, the Department of Small Business Services and other elected officials to increase lending to the small business community

New York, January 26, 2010 – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today launched Credit Ready NYC – a Citywide initiative to increase lending throughout the five boroughs by providing resources to small businesses struggling through the credit crunch.

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Innovative job training program prepares candidates for jobs in Grocery and food retail industry

(Brooklyn) – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Member Stephen Levin met with students and graduates of GROCERYworks, an innovative workforce development initiative conducted by The HOPE Program, in downtown Brooklyn. The New York City Council funded program trains and places unemployed and under-served New Yorkers in the growing food retail industry.

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“The Mayor today took a responsible and forward-thinking look at the state of New York City. As we continue to face difficult economic times, it is increasingly important to find ways to reduce budgets while at the same time address the needs of hardworking New Yorkers. It was important to me that the Mayor focus on the economy, job growth and the budget.

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Bill aimed at increasing neutering and spaying for all animals; other prevents owners from tethering an animal for an extensive and cruel time period

January 18, 2011, New York – At today’s Stated Council meeting, the City Council will vote on two bills intended to improve the health and well-being of animals across the City. One bill is specifically aimed at encouraging owners to spay or neuter their pets.

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ACS, senior services, fire companies and youth services will not face the full level of cuts proposed in the November Financial Plan for FY 2011

Council takes responsible action by identifying cuts and savings in order to pay for restorations

January 6, 2010, New York, NY – As a result of extensive negotiations over the past six weeks, City Council Speaker Christine C.

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Runaway & Homeless Youth Services and Council-Funded HIV Rapid Testing will not face cuts in FY 2011 Financial Plan

January 6, 2010, New York, NY – As a result of extensive negotiations over the past six weeks, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Finance Committee Chair Domenic M. Recchia Jr. today announced that the Council and Administration have reached a budgetary agreement on the Fiscal Year 2011 financial plan.

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Innovative Law Will Require Housing Improvements for Presence of Designated Asthma Triggers and Will Increase the Number of Housing Units Captured By the Safe Housing Act

January 5, 2011, New York – At today’s Stated Council meeting, members of the City Council will vote to greatly expand the criteria for the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP), a tool of the Safe Housing Act designed to focus on the top 200 properties that generate a significant level of enforcement activity at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

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