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The New York City Council - Calendar
Council Chambers - City Hall Jointly with the Committee on Oversight and Investigations, the Committee on General Welfare and the Committee on Finance Multiple meeting items, please see Meeting Details for more information
New York City Council Passes Historic Citywide Zoning Reforms …
Dec 5, 2024 · A key modification by the Council includes establishing affordable housing incentives in low-density areas that make inclusionary zoning citywide for the first time in New York City, ensuring the creation of affordable housing is possible in every part of the city.
New York City Council Votes to Increase Support for New York …
Dec 19, 2024 · City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to add support for New York City’s workforce, including improving the process for municipal employees to maintain their health insurance and benefits coverage when transferring from one agency to another. Some municipal workers have encountered problems with the administration of their ...
What we do - New York City Council
Introduce and vote on legislation (proposed laws) having to do with all aspects of City life. Negotiate the City’s budget with the Mayor and approve its adoption. Monitor City agencies such as the Department of Education and the NYPD to …
Committees - New York City Council
The Council has standing committees that practice oversight of New York City functions, including human services, infrastructure, and government affairs. Each committee is headed by a Council Member (the Chair), includes at least five members, and meets at least once a month.
District 28 - Adrienne E. Adams
Adrienne Eadie Adams is the Speaker of the New York City Council. Elected in January 2022 by her colleagues, she leads the most diverse and the first women-majority Council in New York City history as the first-ever African American Speaker.
Live Stream Hearings - New York City Council
The City Council will not play pre-recorded video testimony from members of the public at our hearings. The City Council only accepts written testimony submitted in a commonly available file format (including .doc, .rtf, .txt and.pdf) up to 72 hours after the hearing has been closed.
Lunar New Year Celebration 2025 - Events - council.nyc.gov
The New York City Council is committed to ensuring its events are accessible to all members of the public. For general questions about accessibility, or about specific accommodations, you may contact us at [email protected].
The City Budget - Budget
The New York City Council presents the following budget priorities for the State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to help ensure New York City receives the equitable and necessary support for its health, safety, and success. Read the Council’s 2024 State Budget Priorities.