REMARKS
Council Member Adrienne Adams opens stated meeting on public safety and community remembrance
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Speaker Adrienne Adams commemorates recently deceased New Yorkers and addresses public safety issues in her opening statement.
- Adams remembers individuals who died on the job, including rideshare drivers, hotel staff, and construction workers.
- She acknowledges the 10th anniversary of Eric Garner's death, emphasizing the need for police accountability and transparency.
- The speaker recognizes July as Disability Pride Month, celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Adams mentions several countries' independence days and offers birthday wishes to council members and staff.
- She welcomes council interns and transitions to the stated agenda, including a vote on a tax exemption resolution.
Adrienne E. Adams
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Thank you, majority leader.
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Good afternoon, everyone.
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Before we begin, I want to take a moment to remember the lives of several New Yorkers who died on the job over these past few weeks.
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We are mourning the deaths of Naveed Abzal, a rideshare driver in council meet council member Hudson's district.
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Efren Pottino Guerra, a hotel cab dispatcher and council member Batcher's district.
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She goes Chupa, a construction worker and deputy speaker Ayanna's district.
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As a city, we are also mourning the deaths of Luchiano and Maria Tavares, a married couple who died during a deadly fire in council member De La Rosa's district on June 25th.
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Earlier this month, we lost 4 teenagers who tragically drowned in our city's beaches.
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Synab Mohammed and Ayish Mohammed and Kony Island and Elijah Chandler and Christian Perkins at Jacob Rees Park.
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As the summer continues amidst a heat wave, I wanna remind all New Yorkers and visitors to take precautions and only swim at the city's beaches when a lifeguard is present.
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And we are mourning the death of Edgar Ordonez, an NYPD recruit who sadly passed away at rodman's neck and council member Marmarado's district just 5 days before his graduation from the academy and whose funeral was held this morning.
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Our hearts are filled with love for those of lost loved ones during this very difficult time.
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Yesterday, Mark the 10th anniversary of the killing of Eric Garner at the hands of police officers on Staten Island.
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This week, I'm thinking about his mother.
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Gwen Carr, who I have come to know and love, and the entire family as well.
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Even though they have suffered Even more loss over the years, they've spent the last decade fighting for accountability.
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The tre tragedy of Eric Garner's death sparked a movement across the city and the entire country to demand a more just inequitable world when where all communities are safe.
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Which is what everyone deserves.
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It brought to light realities that many in our communities have long experienced and the need for greater transparency and accountability and policing as key to true public safety.
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Eric Garner's legacy lives on and our struggles for accountability and justice.
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And on this 10th anniversary of his murder, We honor his memory and recommit to the work needed to secure safety for all New Yorkers.
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July is Disability Pride Month, a time when we celebrate the history contributions and experiences of New Yorkers with disabilities.
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This month commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, historic legislation that promotes inclusivity and accessibility.
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Our council has prioritized legislation and investments to support New Yorkers with disabilities, and we will continue to strengthen and expand these efforts.
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There are several other important dates that I want to recognize this month.
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July 1st was gone a republic day.
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July 9th was Argentina Independence Day.
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July 10th was Bahamas Independence Day.
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July 20th is Colombian Independence Day, and July 28th is Peru.
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Independent's Day.
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Next, please join me in wishing a happy early birthday to council members Rita Joseph Tiffany Caban and minority leader Joe Borrelli.
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And on this day today, we celebrate the birthday of our own counsel's legislative director, Andrea Vasquez.
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Happy birthday, Andrea.
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Finally, I wanna give a shout out to all of the council interns who have joined us today at the stated meeting, including our council interns from the Simon Visenthil Center.
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Are welcome.
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Now let's move on to our stated agenda.
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1st, we'll vote on the following finance item, a preconceived resolution sponsored by council member Justin Brennan, reauthorizing a 40 year article 5 tax exemption for the preservation of 1 rent stabilized building and council member O'SAY's district.
