Following the overwhelming success of New York City’s first-in-the-nation “Right to Counsel” legislation, Local Law 136 passed in 2017. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Vanessa Gibson
Mayor de Blasio And Chancellor Fariña Announced The Expansion Of 3-K For All
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced the expansion of 3-K for All to six more community school districts across all five boroughs. Continue Reading →
Harlem Speaker Mark Viverito And Safety Chair Gibson Announce Hearing On Gun Safety
Today, Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (left), and Public Safety Chair Council Member Vanessa Gibson announced the Committee on Public Safety will convene a hearing on October 16th, 2017, in Council Chambers. Continue Reading →
De Blaso, Harlem’s Mark-Viverito, Rodriguez And Others Provide Legal Council For All Low-Income Tenants
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Intro. 214-B into law, and solidified the City’s commitment to providing all low-income tenants facing eviction with legal representation in Housing Court. Continue Reading →
Rep. Levine And Others Leaders Celebrate Passage Of Landmark Tenants’ Rights Bill
The New York City Council today voted to pass Intro 214-B, a landmark bill sponsored by Council Members Mark Levine and Vanessa Gibson, that requires the Office of Civil Justice to establish a program for legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction in housing court within five years. Continue Reading →
Harlem Speaker Mark-Viverito Opening Statement Immigration Bills Public Hearing
Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito opening statement at a public hearing on immigration Bills: Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio, Harlem’s Mark-Viverito And Levine Rally For Tenant Free Legal Services
Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Mark Levine and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito today announced that, for the first time, the City will fund universal access to legal services for tenants facing eviction in New York City Housing Court. Continue Reading →