New York, NY – Outlining a number of problematic proposed cuts, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Finance Committee Chair Domenic M. Recchia Jr. today presented the Council’s response to Mayor Bloomberg’s Fiscal Year 2011 financial plan. The Council, recognizing the severe economic state the City is currently facing, noted the need to make difficult budgetary decisions, but also noted that any cuts must be reviewed in the most responsible and thoughtful process possible.
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The Council funded $400,000 to ‘retrofit’ 500 one-to-four family homes, which will save $1,200 in energy costs per unit every year; program to create dozens of construction jobs throughout the City
New York, November 16, 2010 – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn announced a citywide initiative today that will save thousands of homes from $1,200 in energy costs per year.
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Council will also vote on legislation requiring notification of tree plantings at hospital and school entrances and exits
City Hall – The New York City Council will be voting on legislation today at the Stated Meeting that will authorize the proposed merger of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). The Council will also vote on legislation that will require the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide notification prior to planting trees within 100 feet of a hospital’s or school’s entrance or exit.
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One in Three Surveyed Voters Found Problems with Ballot Design and Font Size
New York, November 9, 2010 – As part of the New York City Council’s oversight of the New York City Board of Elections, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Governmental Operations Chair Gale A. Brewer, and good government advocates today announced results of the Council’s nonpartisan Election Day survey.
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“Joel Klein has spent every moment of the last eight years working for the children of New York City. He has been an incredible partner to the Council in our efforts to improve middle schools, expand full day pre-K, and promote respect for all students. He leaves a legacy of increased accountability and improved student performance. But his work is far from over, and I look forward to working with Cathie Black to make our schools even stronger.”
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Following widespread voting problems on Primary Day, volunteers will survey voters across New York City on voting experience during the General Election
New York City, November 1, 2010 – As part of the New York City Council’s oversight of the New York City Board of Elections, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Governmental Operations Chair Gale A. Brewer today announced a nonpartisan Election Day volunteer initiative to survey New York City voters on their experience at the polls.
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“While it is regrettable that the Board of Elections was forced to terminate George Gonzalez as its Executive Director just one week before the general election, we endorse the commissioners’ appropriate, swift and decisive action. We urge the Board’s commissioners to seize this opportunity to strengthen the leadership of their agency and the Council stands ready to assist in anyway possible.
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“Tonight we learned that the Bronx District Attorney has dropped charges against three of the eleven gang members arrested in a heinous anti-LGBT hate crime. While I have a great deal of respect for DA Johnson, I am both shocked and profoundly disappointed by his decision. It is a decision that was made before all testimony was gathered and before grand jury proceedings occurred.
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For over a year now, I’ve been carefully considering a proposal that would require all businesses in New York City to provide paid sick leave for their workers. Throughout that time, I’ve been torn between a policy goal that I share, and real concerns about struggling businesses in a fragile economy.
I’ve heard passionate voices on both sides of the debate.
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“Carl Paladino’s statement is no apology and it is not accepted. If he truly wanted to apologize he would pick up the phone and call any number of people from the LGBT community who could tell him why his remarks over the past several days, including but not limited to those made over the weekend, are so outrageous and dangerous.
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