“Improving public safety in our communities means our city must invest in effective community-based solutions that prevent violence before it occurs. The Crisis Management System’s trusted, credible violence interrupters are on the ground and know their communities best. I’m proud that my district is home to several CMS organizations whose work has been invaluable in stemming gun violence in Southeast Queens.
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“Our entire city is mourning the loss of former Lieutenant Governor and MTA Chairman Richard Ravitch. Dick dedicated his life to strengthening New York during times of crisis as a civic leader, public servant, and an engaged citizen. He will always be remembered for his immeasurable contributions and generous spirit. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and community.
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“Students should not have to choose between their faith, culture, and education. As a longtime supporter of making Diwali an official school holiday, I am thrilled that our Hindu, Jain, and Sikh families in New York observing the Festival of Lights can finally celebrate without interruption. This moment marks the culmination of many years of effort. I congratulate my colleagues in government, as well as our faith leaders and community partners, for this long-awaited victory.”
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Veto of bills to help New Yorkers prolongs enactment of solutions to record homelessness and fuels worsening eviction crisis in city
City Hall, NY – In response to Mayor Adams’ veto of housing voucher bills overwhelmingly passed by the Council, the New York City Council, homeless services providers, and advocates condemned the mayor’s action as a harmful act of useless political theater that delays solutions to homelessness and fuels a worsening eviction crisis.
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Council also votes to authorize City support of guaranteed income programs for low-income families, increase enforcement against commercial spaces unlawfully selling marijuana, include financial literacy education in youth programs, and honor New Yorkers through street co-namings and public database of biographies
City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council passed several legislative actions from the Council’s previously unveiled mental health roadmap.
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“The Rent Guidelines Board’s vote to authorize rent increases, while on the lower end of the proposed ranges, will only further exacerbate the homelessness and housing crisis in our communities at a time when New Yorkers can least afford it. As our city grapples with a record-high shelter population, an affordable housing shortage that remains unabated, and rising costs, New York City tenants increasingly struggle to make ends meet.
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City Hall, NY – Ahead of the Rent Guidelines Board vote on proposed rent increases to the city’s nearly one million rent-stabilized units, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sent the Board a letter calling on them to recognize the affordable housing and homelessness crises the city is facing. New York City’s rent-stabilized units account for almost half of the city’s rental apartments, making it a crucial piece of the city’s affordable housing stock.
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Re: Mayor Adams’ rule change on 90-day rule also adding new counterproductive work requirements that Council bill would eliminate
“For months as New York City’s shelter population grew, the Council raised the alarm around the need to remove barriers to CityFHEPS vouchers to help individuals and families leave shelter and transition to permanent housing. In response to inaction from the Administration, we introduced a comprehensive package of legislative solutions in January to not only address our homelessness crisis but a growing eviction crisis as well.
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Bills provide solutions to record homelessness and worsening eviction crisis
City Hall, NY – In response to Mayor Adams’ executive order suspending the rule that requires individuals to stay in a homeless shelter for 90 consecutive days before qualifying for a CityFHEPS housing voucher, the New York City Council, homeless services providers and advocates called on the Mayor to sign all of the recently-passed Council bills into law.
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“Congratulations to the United Federation of Teachers and its 120,000 members on reaching a tentative contract agreement with the City. Through crises and unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, public school teachers and support staff have been steadfastly committed to our students’ academic and personal success. This agreement is another step towards ensuring that our public education workforce is supported in helping our students recover and receive the well-rounded education they need to succeed.
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