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| Parental Advisory: Violent Video Games Are Not Child's Play |
A New York City Council investigation shows a young person can still walk into almost any store selling video games in NYC and purchase games that encourage and reward them for performing brutal acts including beating women, shooting cops and committing racially motivated acts of violence--despite statements from the video game industry that it would enforce its standards regarding the sale of Mature-rated video games, considered too violent or sexually explicit for anyone under the age of 17.
Publisher: City Council - Date Created: 12/18/2004 - Type: Report
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Parental Advisory: Violent Video Games Are Not Child's Play
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| Emergency Contraception: Available at your pharmacy yet? |
On Sunday, February 8, 2004 The New York City Council members were joined by advocates in releasing an investigation report that reveals 25% of New York City pharmacies are not stocking Emergency Contraception Pills (ECPs), also known as the "Morning-After Pill". Furthermore, none of those pharmacies were in compliance with Local Law 25, passed by the Council in 2003, which mandates that pharmacies must post a sign if they do not offer Emergency Contraception.
Publisher: City Council - Date Created: 2/8/2004 - Type: Report
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Emergency Contraception: Available at your pharmacy yet?
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| Prescription Drug Prices: All Over the Map |
A New York City Council Investigation Division (CID) investigation finds that a senior citizen with arthritis, high cholesterol, hypertension and gastric acid disorders could save more than $2,600 per year just by shopping around within New York City. Prices for some prescription drugs varied not only between boroughs, but also within them. CID also found that more than 70% of the pharmacies surveyed did not make their prescription drug retail prices available to consumers upon request.
Publisher: City Council - Date Created: 2/1/2004 - Type: Report
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Prescription Drug Prices: All Over the Map
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| 2003 Accounting of NYC Department of Consumer Affairs HIC Trust Fund |
Under 6 RCNY Section 2-224 (d), DCA is required to perform an annual accounting of its Home Improvement Contractor Trust Fund. This accounting shows the opening and closing balances, deposits and disbursements in 2003.
Publisher: Consumer Affairs - Date Created: 1/31/2004 - Type: Annual Report
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2003 Accounting of NYC Department of Consumer Affairs HIC Trust Fund
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| 2003 Accounting of Department of Consumer Affairs Tow Truck Trust Fund |
Under 6 RCNY Section 2-375 (d), DCA is required to perform an annual accounting of its Tow Truck Trust Fund. This accounting shows the opening and closing balances, deposits and disbursements in 2003.
Publisher: Consumer Affairs - Date Created: 1/31/2004 - Type: Annual Report
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2003 Accounting of Department of Consumer Affairs Tow Truck Trust Fund
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| Toy Guns: A Deadly Game |
On December 14, 2003 City Council Speaker Gifford Miller and Council Member Eric Gioia, Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Investigations, released a report that shows illegal toy guns are being sold in almost 20% of stores visited in New York City.
Publisher: City Council - Date Created: 12/14/2003 - Type: Report
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Toy Guns: A Deadly Game
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| Stamping Out Hunger: Access to Food Stamp Applications in New York City |
On Sunday, September 21, 2003, Council Members Eric Gioia, Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Investigations, and Bill de Blasio, Chair of the General Welfare Committee, were joined by Public Advocate Betsey Gotbaum in releasing the results of a Council's Investigation Division (CID) report. This report found that food stamp applications continue to be difficult to access at 24% of the sites listed as food stamp/job center offices on the Human Resource Administration (HRA) website.
Publisher: City Council - Date Created: 9/21/2003 - Type: Report
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Stamping Out Hunger: Access to Food Stamp Applications in New York City
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| 2002 Annual Report on Social Indicators |
This report, prepared by the Department of City Planning as mandated by the City Charter, is a compendium of data on the economic, social, physical and environmental health of the city. Included are indicators about the population, economy, crime, health, education, poverty, housing and the environment. The data are compiled from city, state and federal sources and summarized on a calendar or fiscal year basis.
Publisher: City Planning - Date Created: 9/9/2003 - Type: Annual Report
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Introduction
Chapter One - Demographics
Chapter Two - Economy and Employment
Chapter Three - Public Safety
Chapter Four - Health
Chapter Five - Education and Culture
Chapter Six - Poverty and Social Services
Chapter Seven - Housing and Infrastructure
Chapter Eight - Environment
Contributing Agencies and Organizations & Credits
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| City Planning Commission Report (N 030488 BDQ) |
Sutphin Boulevard BID (Business Improvement District) - N 030488 BDQ
Publisher: City Planning - Date Created: 8/27/2003 - Type: Legislative Document
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City Planning Commission Report (N 030488 BDQ)
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| Business Tax Final/Adopted Rules |
Amendment to Rules Relating to the New York City General Corporation Tax Governing the Allocation of Entire Net Income for Manufacturing Corporations
Publisher: Finance - Date Created: 7/21/2003 - Type: Legislative Document
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Business Tax Final/Adopted Rules
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| Business Tax Final/Adopted Rules |
Amendment to Rules Relating to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax Governing the Allocation of Entire Net Income for Manufacturing Businesses
Publisher: Finance - Date Created: 7/21/2003 - Type: Legislative Document
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Business Tax Final/Adopted Rules
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| OEM Ready New York Household Preparedness Guide |
OEM's Household Preparedness Guide takes an all-hazards approach to teaching New Yorkers emergency preparedness essentials. This guide was the first created in the Ready New York suite, and it outlines steps New Yorkers can take to prepare for all disasters. The Household Preparedness Guide is a comprehensive pamphlet that may be downloaded online or received by mail by calling 311.
Publisher: Emergency Mgmt. - Date Created: 1/1/2003 - Type: Guide - Manual
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OEM Ready New York Household Preparedness Guide
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