Issues
Testimony: Oversight: Mental Health Services In DHS Shelters
On November 21, 2016, CCC testified before the City Council General Welfare and Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Committees about Mental Health Services in DHS shelters serving families with children. …
Testimony: Food Vendor Modernization Act
On October 26, 2016 CCC submitted testimony to the City Council Consumer Affairs Committee regarding a package of bills known collectively as the Food Vendor Modernization Act. CCC’s testimony urged the Council to ensure that as they look to amend exis …
Testimony: Education Committee Resolutions
On November 22, 2016, CCC submitted testimony regarding two resolutions before the City Council Education Committee. CCC’s testimony supported Res. No. 845-2015, which was calling upon the New York State Education Department to expand the State’s finan …
Mayor de Blasio, Commissioner Menin and Newly Created Nonprofit “NYC Kids RISE” Announce Child Savings Account Program to Help Public School Students Save for College
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2016 Contact: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958 New York City’s Child Savings Account initiative will provide families the opportunity to create a long-term savings plan for college, making higher educatio …
Meet the CLC: Dawn Eig
Dawn Eig has moved 18 times in her life, across four countries and five states, before finding a permanent home in New York City, her place of residence for the past twenty years. Now living in Chelsea with her husband Andy, 12-year-old son Oliver, 8-y …
Mayor de Blasio Signs Foster Care Bill Package into Law
Today, Mayor de Blasio signed SEVEN bills aimed at strengthening the foster care system. We are so grateful to the Mayor’s office, the Administration for Children’s Services, City Council General Welfare Chair Stephen Levin, the entire City Council whi …
