Ruben Wills Virtual Office

COUNCIL MEMBER WILLS COMMIT TO BE FIT

AToussaint — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:48:46 +0000

Council Member Wills participates in tug of war at Commit to be Fit event in Baisley Pond Park.

Jamaica, NY- Saturday, May 4th, 2013- Council Member Ruben Will hosted his fourth annual Commit To Be Fit in Baisley Pond Park.

Council Member Wills stated, “Health and well being, is important not only to a particular person, but their family and indirectly our community. It is imperative, that we change the conversation from, I will workout tomorrow to I will take the ...

TREES AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM COMES TO SOUTHEAST QUEENS

AToussaint — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:57:28 +0000

Council Member Wills joined by Commissioner Lewandowski observed the renovation of a resident’s sidewalk made possible by the Trees and Sidewalks Program.

Jamaica, NY- On Monday, April 29, 2013, Council Member Ruben Wills joined by Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski and NYC Parks’ Director of Tree Preservation Matthew Wells watched the progress of the first sidewalk being repaired from the Trees and Sidewalk Program at 122nd Place in South Ozone Park.

“For years homeowners were not only forced to deal with the liability issues of uneven sidewalks, but the ...

AToussaint — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:10:08 +0000

COUNCIL MEMBER WILLS STATE OF THE DISTRICT

Jamaica, NY- Saturday, April 13, 2013- Council Member Ruben Wills hosted his first annual State of the District address in York College Small Theater. Council Member Wills highlighted his visions for the 28th council district and accomplishment made in the past year.

“From campaign to election we have built partnerships with civic leaders, educator and my colleagues in government to lay the groundwork that has led us to where we are today. From my first official day in ...

A Professor Stomps Jesus in the Classroom

Admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:04:01 +0000

A Professor Stomps Jesus in the Classroom

March 2013 – Florida Atlantic University Professor Deandre Poole instructed the students in his classroom to write the name “Jesus” on a piece of paper, put it on the floor and stomp on it.

Council Member Ruben Wills responded, “It is appalling that a professor believed it was ok to instruct his students to stomp on the name Jesus. Our great nation was founded on religious freedom and the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. Professor Poole’s actions attacked ...

Press Release – Community Violence Prevention Act

Admin - Rose — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:00:56 +0000

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 ...

Community Violence Prevention Act

Admin - Rose — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:28:56 +0000

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 ...

School Bus Strike – Options

Admin - Rose — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:55:27 +0000

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 ...

Council Member Ruben Wills 2nd Annual Tree Lighting

Admin — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:55:52 +0000

Council Member Wills 2nd Annual Tree Lighting

Council Member Wills Welcomes Congresswoman Elect Tulsi Gabbard

Admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:42:45 +0000

Click Here to download photos from the event

IRS – Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Admin - Rose — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:36:23 +0000

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 ...