I am heartened that United States District Court in Boston has recognized that the Defense of Marriage Act as an unconstitutional law. A nation founded on principles of liberty and equality should never adopt a law whose sole intention is to deny rights to millions of its citizens. The federal government, like all states, should recognize same-sex marriages and afford same sex couples all of the rights and responsibilities connected to marriage.
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Today Councilmember Helen Diane Foster announced that she has introduced Intro 283 before the City Council to help eliminate and prevent discrimination in City government and City agencies.
The purpose of Intro 283 is “to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to identifying, eliminating and preventing discrimination, and promoting human rights in governmental operations.”
Intro 283 is called the Human Rights Government in Operations Audit Law or the Human Rights GOAL Law.
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Council to restore critical services for most in-need New Yorkers; Budget is on-time and fiscally responsible
City Hall – After last week’s budget agreement between the City Council and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, the Council will vote on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 budget. Despite limited resources from the State, and a lack of declining stimulus dollars, the Council will adopt a fiscally-responsible, timely budget that will not raise City taxes.
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“I am honored that the AARP and the World Health Organization recognizes the City of New York’s work through Age Friendly NYC with this award. The work of the Council and the Administration will help make sure every neighborhood in every borough is accommodating for our seniors,” said Speaker Christine C. Quinn. “New York City is expected to add a million new residents by 2030, and we’re already preparing for that impact on areas like our environment, energy use and housing stock.
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STATEMENT BY COUNCIL SPEAKER QUINN
“No verdict will ever bring peace to the family and friends of Jose Sucuzhanay. However, last night we received justice in the form of a guilty verdict of murder as a hate crime against Keith Phoenix.
On December 8, 2008, Keith Phoenix, along with fellow defendant Hakim Scott, brutally attacked and murdered Jose Sucuzhanay as he walked home with his brother.
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