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City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (file/credit: CBS 2)

Quinn Bashes Mayoral Opponents, Touts Own Record Of Results

The City Council Speaker and Democratic hopeful never pointed to a particular opponent but said no one else is offering New York voters real solutions.

2013/06/17

Tayloni Mazyck

Community Leaders Gather In Queens To Denounce Gun Violence

Speaker Quinn and Council Member Wills also honored NYPD Department Chief and the NYPD for their roles in apprehending the suspects wanted in connection with the shootings.

2013/06/15

Tenants hold signs at the Rent Guidelines Board public hearing, June 13, 2013. (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Landlords, Tenants Face Off At Rent Guidelines Board Public Hearing

Under the proposal, a one-year lease could see a rent increase from 3.25 percent to 6.25 percent. A two-year lease could go up from 5 percent to 9.5 percent, according to the rent board.

2013/06/13

Muni-meter

Lawmakers Approve Changes To NYC’s Muni Meter System

Under the measure, the city’s 13,000 Muni Meters would be required to deactivate when parking rules are not in effect or when receipt paper is not available.

2013/06/12

Stryofoam Container In Food Cart (file/credit: Paul Murnane/WCBS 880)

Food Industry Rallies Against Proposed NYC Foam Container Ban; Quinn Sees Measure Passing

Opponents rallied on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday before a City Council meeting where the ban was to be introduced.

2013/06/12

Members of the NYPD in Times Square (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

NYPD Reform Bills Headed For City Council Vote This Month

With the blessing of Speaker Christine Quinn, a pair of bills designed to reform the NYPD are headed to a vote in the City Council this month.

2013/06/11

(FILE - credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

DOE: 40 NYC Schools To Join Middle School Quality Initiative Program

Of those, 20 will include a pilot program to extend the school day and offer intense literacy training for high needs students.

2013/06/11

City elected officials announce legislation to crack down on pop-up adult daycare centers, June 6, 2013. (credit: Twitter.com/Christine Quinn)

City Officials Propose Crackdown On Unregulated Medicaid-Funded Senior Centers

Gov. Cuomo’s attempt to rein in Medicaid spending allowed private operators to open adult daycare centers. Since then, the number of the Medicaid-funded centers in New York City has exploded.

2013/06/06

Administration for Children's Services LGBTQ Ads (credit: Administration for Children's Services)

NYC Seeks More Gay And Lesbian Foster Parents

The executive director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center said many gay New Yorkers don’t realize that the city allows them to become foster parents.

2013/06/03

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn on 46th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn - June 3, 2013 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

Quinn: NYC Prepared To Sue Holding Company Over Crumbling Brooklyn Buildings

Conditions in three buildings in Brooklyn have gotten so bad that it rains through the roof and sometimes there are no lights for days.

2013/06/03

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn marches in the Queens Pride Parade, June 2, 2013. (credit: Christine Quinn Twitter)

Quinn Announces Free Self Defense Classes Following Spike In Anti-Gay Attacks

Gay pride was on full display at the 21st annual Queens Pride Parade.

2013/06/02

91st Street waste transfer station

Debate Over 91st Street Marine Transfer Station Heats Up

The former City Controller said the East Side location is unacceptable for children and families, he wants the project to stop immediately, 1010 WINS’ Stan Brooks reported.

2013/05/30

Muni-meter

Lawmakers Considering Changes To NYC’s Muni Meter System

A new bill calls for the meters to be deactivated when parking rules are not in effect or when receipt paper is not available.

2013/05/29

Sen. Chuck Schumer (credit: Getty Images)/Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (credit: CBS 2)

Schumer Still Not Commenting On Old Friend Weiner, Even As Ex-Congressman Gains Ground

After a holiday weekend of hard campaigning, Anthony Weiner is hoping to gain the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York. But it appears he’s trying to do it without the support of one important Democrat.

2013/05/28

Anthony Weiner (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News)

Marist Poll: Anthony Weiner Shows Gains In NYC Mayoral Race

Anthony Weiner’s support with registered democrats appears to be on the rise.

2013/05/28

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