A new bill named in honor of the security guard killed in a mass shooting at a Midtown office this summer aims to establish better working conditions for security guards across New York City.

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams unveiled the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act at a press conference on Thursday alongside members of Etienne’s family. She said the measure would direct the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to set and enforce minimum wage standards, paid sick and vacation leave, benefits and training requirements for security guards and employers.

“Security officers are integral to New York City's public safety infrastructure — safeguarding our offices, homes, cultural institutions and so much more,” Adams said. “They put their lives on the line and sacri

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