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Council Releases Report on Challenges with Outdoor Dining Laws and Policies

April 23, 2025

Today, the New York City Council released a new report that outlines the legal and policy framework of outdoor dining...

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Speaker Menin, Council Members, and Animal Rights Advocates Rally in Support of the SCOOP Act

May 15, 2026

The SCOOP Act would expand access to dog waste bags, launch a new pilot program to compost dog waste collected...

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Small Lots, Big Impact: Speaker Menin Proposes Reforms To Unlock Up To 35,000 Units Of Housing On Small Lots

April 24, 2026

As part of the Council’s proactive land use and housing agenda, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced...

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NYC Council Marks First 100 Days with Record of Productivity, Oversight, and Results for New Yorkers

April 17, 2026

Today, the New York City Council marked its first 100 days of the new term by highlighting an ambitious legislative...

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Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, NYC Council Introduces Legislation to Boost Small Businesses, Expand Bathroom Access, and Prepare for Tourism Boom

April 16, 2026

Today, the New York City Council will introduce a package of legislation advancing a citywide strategy to prepare for the...

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Ahead of Earth Day, Council Passes Legislative Package for Increasing Green Space in Underserved Communities

April 16, 2026

Today, ahead of Earth Day, the New York City Council voted to pass a comprehensive legislative package to study how...

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Council Releases Preliminary Budget Response, Identifying $6B in Resources as Alternative Path to Closing Funding Shortfall

April 1, 2026

Today, the New York City Council published its response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget proposal, offering an alternative budgeting...

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NYC Council Launches Public Dashboards to Advance Transparency and Equity in City Budget Process

March 25, 2026

Today, the New York City Council launched its new Budget Dashboards, an innovative, public tool to make the City’s budget...

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Speaker Menin Announces Nathan Toth as NYC Council’s Finance Director

March 20, 2026

Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced the appointment of Nathan Toth to lead the Council’s Finance Division.

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Speaker Menin Condemns Federal Removal Order for City Council Employee Rafael Rubio, Vows to Fight Decision

March 20, 2026

Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement after an immigration judge ordered the removal of...

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Statement from Speaker Julie Menin and Finance Chair Linda Lee on Moody’s Rating

March 12, 2026

Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Finance, issued...

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Council Analysis Identifies Nearly $1.7 Billion in Potential Resources for FY 2026

March 10, 2026

Speaker Julie Menin and Finance Chair Linda Lee today released the New York City Council’s March 2026 Economic and Tax...

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Speaker Menin and Council Member Salaam Hold Interfaith Rally to Protect Safe Access to Houses of Worship and Schools

February 25, 2026

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee to Combat Hate, held...

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Building on Procurement Reforms, Council Passes Landmark Legislation Limiting Emergency Contract Terms

February 24, 2026

Today, the New York City Council voted to limit the terms of emergency contracts to 90 days, unless the City...

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$Speaker Menin Convenes Roundtable of Muslim Community Leaders to Discuss Islamophobia and Access to Halal Food$

Speaker Menin Convenes Roundtable of Muslim Community Leaders to Discuss Islamophobia and Access to Halal Food

February 17, 2026

This afternoon, on the eve of Ramadan, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin convened a group of Muslim leaders...

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Statement from Speaker Menin and Finance Chair Lee on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget Proposal

February 17, 2026

“At a time when New Yorkers are already grappling with an affordability crisis, dipping into rainy day reserves and proposing...

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NYC Council Approves Legislation to Improve Transparency and Accountability in City Contracting Process

February 12, 2026

Today, the New York City Council voted to reform the city contract procurement system, strengthening protections against false information on...

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Speaker Menin, LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Condemn Removal of Pride Flag from the Stonewall National Monument

February 10, 2026

Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, along with the Co-Chairs of the Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus, Council Members Chi...

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Speaker Julie Menin Delivers Remarks at ABNY Power Breakfast

February 4, 2026

Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin outlined top policy priorities at A Better New York’s (ABNY) Power Breakfast.

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Council Votes to Override Vetoes from Former Mayor Adams of Legislation to Strengthen Worker Protections and Increase Housing Affordability

January 29, 2026

Today, the New York City Council voted to override 17 mayoral vetoes by former Mayor Eric Adams of bills that...

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Joint Statement from Speaker Menin, Public Housing Chair Banks, and Council Member Riley on Fatal Bronx Fire

January 24, 2026

“We are devastated that one New Yorker was tragically killed and 19 others were injured during an overnight fire at...

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Speaker Menin, DCWP Commissioner Levine and Urban Upbound Celebrate Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day

January 23, 2026

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), and Urban Upbound today celebrated...

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Speaker Menin Unveils Five-Point Action Plan to Combat Antisemitism and Strengthen Community Safety

January 16, 2026

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced a comprehensive, Council-led package of legislative and funding actions to combat...

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NYC Council Votes to Approve Committee Assignments for New Term

January 15, 2026

Today, the New York City Council voted to approve new committee assignments and the Speaker’s Leadership Team, which includes representation...

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Statement from Speaker Julie Menin on Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address

January 13, 2026

“Today, Governor Hochul laid out a clear agenda to address the challenges New Yorkers face every day: the crushing cost...

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Joint Statement From Speaker Julie Menin and Congressman Dan Goldman on ICE Detention of City Council Staffer

January 13, 2026

“After a City Council staffer was detained by ICE yesterday while attending a routine immigration check-in, our offices immediately moved...

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NYC Council Employee Detained by ICE; Speaker Julie Menin Provides Emergency Update on Evolving Situation

January 12, 2026

“This afternoon, a City Council employee was detained by federal immigration officials at a routine immigration appointment. He had legal...

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Speaker Julie Menin Unveils Senior Leadership Team

January 7, 2026

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced a slate of senior leadership appointments.

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Julie Menin Delivers First Speech as Council Speaker

January 7, 2026

"Words truly cannot describe the tremendous gratitude I feel for my incredible colleagues. I am humbled by the faith, trust,...

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Julie Menin Elected Speaker of New York City Council

January 7, 2026

The New York City Council voted today during its 2026 Charter Meeting to elect Julie Menin as Speaker. Speaker Menin...

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Investigation of Nearly 200 Public Restrooms Finds Locations Closed, Unclean, and Lacking Basic Amenities

December 22, 2025

Today, the New York City Council released a report detailing the findings of a Council investigation into the cleanliness, accessibility,...

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NYC Council Releases Analysis Finding Limitations and Flaws in Existing Practices Used to Report Clearance Rates

December 22, 2025

Just days after the New York City Council passed an important reform to how the NYPD reports data measuring the...

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NYC Council Announces $2 Million Investment to Renovate Wyckoff Heights Medical Center’s Neonatal Care Suite

December 11, 2025

Today, New York City Council Members Sandy Nurse and Jennifer Gutiérrez joined Wyckoff Heights Medical Center’s President & CEO Vali...

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Joint Council, State Investigation into Medical Spas Finds Violations, Threatening New Yorkers’ Health and Safety

December 11, 2025

Today, the New York City Council released a report detailing the preliminary results of a joint city-state investigation into the...

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Council Investigation into Benefits Access Centers Makes Recommendations to Improve Processing and Staff Preparedness

December 11, 2025

Today, the New York City Council released a report detailing the findings of an investigation into the Human Resource Administration’s...

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Council Investigation Finds Rikers Visiting Process Marred by Long Wait Times, Arbitrary Denials, and Poor Communication

December 9, 2025

Ahead of an oversight hearing on visiting Rikers Island, the New York City Council released a report outlining the challenges...

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Council’s Economic Forecast Projects $3.4 Billion More in Tax Revenue for FY 2026 and 2027 Compared to Mayor’s OMB

December 9, 2025

Today, the New York City Council released its December 2025 Economic and Tax Revenue Forecast, which projects the City’s economy...

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NYC Council Releases New Framework for Advancing City’s Childcare System to Provide Universal Coverage for Families

November 13, 2025

Today, the New York Council released The Road Ahead: Shaping NYC’s Next Child Care RFP, an outline for making New...

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NYC Council Approves OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, Delivering Nearly 15,000 New Homes and Historic Community Investments

November 12, 2025

Today, the New York City Council passed the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, which is the fifth neighborhood rezoning to be approved...

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NYC Council Announces New Paul A. Vallone Veteran Resource Centers Initiative to Help Veterans Access Benefits and Support Programs

November 11, 2025

On Veterans Day, the New York City Council announced the creation of the Paul A. Vallone Veteran Resource Centers, a...

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NYC Council Approves Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan and Other Projects That Will Deliver Over 10,000 New Homes

August 14, 2025

Today, the New York City Council approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, the largest residential neighborhood rezoning plan in two...

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NYC Council Releases Community Planning Framework to Advance Housing and Neighborhood Development Efforts

May 28, 2025

Today, the New York City Council released its Community Planning Framework as a tool to help achieve successful land use...

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Council Releases Report on Challenges with Outdoor Dining Laws and Policies

April 23, 2025

Today, the New York City Council released a new report that outlines the legal and policy framework of outdoor dining...

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Speaker Menin, Council Members, and Animal Rights Advocates Rally in Support of the SCOOP Act

May 15, 2026

The SCOOP Act would expand access to dog waste bags, launch a new pilot program to compost dog waste collected...

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UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS

May 19th
1. 12:00 PM
  1. Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions
    250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3
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2. 12:30 PM
  1. Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises
    250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3
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3. 1:00 PM
  1. Committee on Land Use
    250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3
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  2. Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
    250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1
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May 20th
1. 10:00 AM
  1. Committee on Finance
    Committee Room - City Hall
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2. 1:30 PM
  1. Stated Meeting
    Council Chambers - City Hall
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UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS

May 19th

12:00 PM

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

12:30 PM

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

1:00 PM

Committee on Land Use250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

May 20th

10:00 AM

Committee on FinanceCommittee Room - City Hall

1:30 PM

Stated MeetingCouncil Chambers - City Hall

LIVE VIDEO FEED

Select a stream:

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions
250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises
250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

Committee on Land Use
250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

Committee on Finance
Committee Room - City Hall

Stated Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall