Press Release – Community Violence Prevention Act

Press Release – Community Violence Prevention Act
Post Date February 26, 2013
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Press Release

Contact:

Sondra Peeden: Phone 646 808-4793 Email: speeden@council.nyc.gov                               Angelica Toussaint: Phone  718 206-2068 Email: atoussaint@councilil.nyc.gov

COUNCIL MEMBER RUBEN WILLS INTRODUCES THE “COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT” TO COMBAT CRIME IN OUR COMMUNITIES

JAMAICA, NEW YORK – February 26, 2013      On Wednesday, February 27th 2013 Council Member Ruben Wills will hold a 10am press conference on the steps of City Hall to announce his groundbreaking legislation …

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Community Violence Prevention Act

Community Violence Prevention Act
Post Date February 26, 2013
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When the lives of over 119,079 children and teens have been lost to gun violence between 1979 and 2010, the time for failing to act is long past. The need to take immediate action is evident when this horrific number is comparable to the number of U.S. soldiers killed in action in the military conflicts of Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan and Iraq combined.

Our communities have been decimated by this pandemic. NYC suffers from high risk neighborhoods plagued with increasing numbers of violent crimes. Based on NYPD …

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School Bus Strike – Options

School Bus Strike – Options
Post Date January 30, 2013
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Due to a strike by the bus drivers’ union, there are extensive disruptions to school bus service.
This should not impact Early Intervention or pre-K bus services, but there may be some disruption to those services as well.

 

If your child’s bus route is affected by the strike, please review the following information about alternative transportation options:

For the Most Recent Update please visit DOE Pupil Transportation.

Public Transportation Options

MetroCards for students: If your child currently uses school bus service to get to school, your child will receive a MetroCard …

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Council Member Wills Welcomes Congresswoman Elect Tulsi Gabbard

Council Member Wills Welcomes Congresswoman Elect Tulsi Gabbard
Post Date December 18, 2012
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Click Here to download photos from the event

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IRS – Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Post Date November 15, 2012
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So far, IRS filing and payment relief applies to the following localities:

In New York (starting Oct. 27): Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Sullivan, Suffolk, Ulster and Westchester.

Individuals who reside or have a business in these counties may qualify for tax relief.

Extended Deadlines

The tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting in late October. As a result, affected individuals and businesses will have until Feb. 1, 2013 to file these returns and pay any taxes due.This …

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National Grid Recovery Assistance

National Grid Recovery Assistance
Post Date November 14, 2012
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National Grid is offering funding for residential customers who require a gas inspection and repair of gas equipment which is necessary to restore gas service lost during Hurricane Sandy. This fund is being administered by HeartShare Human Services of NY. Work will be performed by licensed plumbers.

How to obtain funding

Licensed plumbers in the NYC/Long Island area have been informed that National Grid’s Hurricane Sandy Relief Program will reimburse the licensed plumber for each gas/gas equipment inspection, repair or replacement they complete related to Hurricane Sandy.

The following …

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Storm Advisory

Post Date November 08, 2012
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Click Here for pdf

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Erica Ford’s LIFE Camp celebrates 10th anniversary

Erica Ford’s LIFE Camp celebrates 10th anniversary
Post Date October 13, 2012
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Council Member Ruben Wills at the 10 Year of LIFE Camp with Kimberly Spellman and founder of LIFE Camp Erica Ford.

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Free Immigration Services

Post Date September 19, 2012
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Click Here
September 20th, 2012

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Immigration Assistance Forum

Post Date September 18, 2012
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For Immediate Release

Monday, September 17, 2012

Contact: Craig Roberts

718.206.2068

Croberts@council.nyc.gov

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

COUNCIL MEMBER RUBEN WILLS ANNOUNCES IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE FORUM

 

When: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

6pm – 9pm

Where: Starlight Pavilion

130-05 101st Avenue

Richmond Hill, NY 11419

What: Immigration Assistance Forum

 

Jamaica, NY – September 18, 2012 – In response to the passing of the Deferred Action Policy announced by President Obama, Council Member Ruben Wills announces he will be hosting an Immigration Assistance Forum to inform constituents of the impact of the new policy and encourage immigrants …

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