“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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Re: Selection of Osvaldo Rios as Padrino Internacional of the Puerto Rican Day Parade
“We are disgusted at the selection of convicted domestic abuser Osvaldo Rios as the Padrino Internacional of this year’s Puerto Rican Day parade. The Board of Directors’ decision is unacceptable and should be immediately withdrawn. Domestic violence is a destructive cycle. Lives are destroyed and futures are damaged by this horrendous crime.
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Since Law’s Passage, 106 Commercial Buildings Submitted Bicycle Access Plans to the Department of Transportation, Welcoming over 1,700 Cyclists into Office Buildings
New York City, May 20, 2010 – In celebration of National Bike to Work Week and National Bike Month, New York Council Speaker Christine C.
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Bill Would Significantly Increase the Number Public Recycling Bins across the Five Boroughs
New York City, May 19, 2010 – Following the introduction of a comprehensive legislative package to expand and improve recycling programs in New York City, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, together with Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Committee Chair Letitia James and Council Member Jessica Lappin, discussed important legislation to expand the number of recycling bins in public locations across the five boroughs.
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City Hall – At today’s Stated Council meeting, the Council will vote on the Business Owners’ Bill of Rights. The bill aims to fully inform business owners of all of their rights and how to exercise them during agency inspections.
Other legislation includes a bill that would create a committee to advise the Department of Parks and Recreation on whether materials are safe enough for playing fields.
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