New York, NY – The New York City Council tonight held a reception in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The event was attended by members of the National Organization, including Chairman Julian Bond, Vice-Chairman Roslyn M. Brock, President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous and Hazel Dukes, President of the New York State chapter of the NAACP, as well as George Fertitta, CEO, NYC &
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Pilot will transform vacant units and stalled construction sites into affordable housing opportunities for working families
City Hall – Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced a $20 million commitment to fund a pilot program that will turn unsold condominiums, market-rate rental buildings and stalled construction sites into affordable housing opportunities for moderate and middle-income families.
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Also approves major expansion of Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus
City Hall – At today’s Stated Council Meeting, the City Council voted on two pieces of legislation that will make life easier for small businesses. The first of two bills announced in the Speaker’s State of the City Speech will establish a three month penalty forgiveness period for businesses and individuals with outstanding violations.
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“Early last Saturday morning an openly gay man, Joseph Holladay, was attacked and brutally beaten, his attackers were heard using hateful gay slurs. This is not simply a hate crime that just affected one victim, this is a hate crime that impacts the entire LGBT community. Hate of any kind is unacceptable and unwarranted in our City. We are a City that does not take these acts lightly.
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Thompkinsville, June 26, 2009 – Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Council Member Kenneth Mitchell participated in a unique tasting tour of Little Sri Lanka as part of the “Nine in 09” campaign. , Mogan Chinniah, owner of Dosa Garden restaurant, New York City and Company, the Staten Island delegation, Assembly Member Matthew Titone and members of the Sri Lankan community joined the Speaker and Council Member in the tour.
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Speaker Quinn Announces Agreement on Key Small Business Proposals
Manhattan – In her address today on the future of New York City small business, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn announced that an agreement has been reached with the Bloomberg administration on three small business proposals. The address was given at a Crain’s forum held at the Crowne Plaza in Times Square, before a group of hundreds of small business owners and professionals.
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Re: President Barack Obama Signing Memorandum on Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination
“President Obama’s decision to sign a memorandum which extends federal benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees is a first step in the right direction, and I commend him for making it.
“However, citing the Defense of Marriage Act as the reason, this decision does not include one of the most important benefits employees need –
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Package of Home Rule Messages will allow City to enact legislative priorities
City Hall – The City Council will vote on several Home Rule Messages today that will allow lawmakers in Albany to pass enabling legislation that will give the City the authority to implement the agreed upon revenue package. In addition, the Home Rule Messages would enact other legislative priorities, including effectively eliminating the unfair double-taxation on freelancers and small businesses, incentivizing job creation by eliminating the current tax policy that penalizes companies for adding to their City workforce, and diversifying the economy by encouraging growth in emerging technologies.
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Council restorations preserve funding for firehouses, 6-day library service and ACS case workers
City Hall – Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced an agreement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 budget. The agreement preserves essential core services, such as avoiding closure at 16 fire companies, maintaining city-wide, six-day library service and keeping current staff levels for child welfare workers at the Administration of Children’s Services (ACS).
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