NEW YORK, NY – New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Lynn Schulman, Chair of the Committee on Health, today issued the following statement after the death of a teenager in an accident involving a…
Advisory group features deep expertise in finance, development, neighborhood planning, architecture, labor, and advocacy NEW YORK, NY – New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced the full list of members…
Bills would ban grocery price increases within 24-hour period and prohibit businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individual prices NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council held a hearing on two…
Some lawmakers are considering a “no” vote on any budget deal that doesn’t include a significant expansion of the city’s housing voucher program, CityFHEPS, revealing a rift with Council Speaker Julie Menin.
Council also votes to require Know-Your-Rights signage clarifying rules regarding access to City property and immigration enforcement CITY HALL, NY – Today, the New York City Council passed legislation to support early…
Council Calls for $60 Million Capital Investment to Launch “New Libraries, New Homes” Initiative Across All Three Library Systems NEW YORK, NY — New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced a major new…
Driven by stronger-than-expected collections in personal income and business taxes, stronger outlook enables City to fund major budget priorities for New Yorkers while bolstering reserves NEW YORK, NY – The New York…
Advocates and a Brooklyn City Council member are asking the city to create a set of guidelines for how schools should respond to the presence of ICE agents nearby, and to set up a system for alerting families and…
Investigators found inflated prices, deceptive advertising of services, and illegal operations plague high-traffic tourist areas NEW YORK, NY – Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other high-profile events this summer,…
Join City Limits and the Brooklyn Arts Council Wednesday evening for an intimate conversation with the acclaimed artist about creativity, culture, survival, and success.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Speaker Julie Menin and the New York City Council announced the winning proposals for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 cycle of Participatory Budgeting (PB).
Council also passes bill requiring installation of at least 5,000 bike parking stations over five years CITY HALL, NY – Today, the New York City Council passed legislation to equip New Yorkers with information and…
“Congratulations to the members of the New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and to the hotel industry for reaching an agreement on a new contract for workers.
"The Council is advancing a plan that, if enacted, would strip essential services from the very New Yorkers it claims to protect while failing to deliver a workable path forward for workers."
Bills would expand access to dog waste bags, increase public education, and establish a composting pilot program NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Council Members, dog enthusiasts, and…
Council also votes to create new task force to study and make recommendations to improve NYC’s 988 system for New Yorkers in mental health crisis CITY HALL, NY – Today, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the New York…
Bills would ban grocery price increases within 24-hour period and prohibit businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individual prices NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and…
New York, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Finance, issued the following joint statement after meeting with Mayor Mamdani on the FY27…
“The City Council is in close communication with the City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and other public health partners as one New York City resident, and two additional New York State residents, have been…
Council also approves bills to improve coordination, outreach, and transparency during Code Blue emergencies City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass a package of legislation to combat vaccine…
Proposed legislation to create a first-in-the-nation Office of Insurance Accountability would increase support for consumers, enhance transparency, and make recommendations to stabilize growing costs NEW YORK, NY –…
NYC Council Forms New Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to Shape and Inform Major Housing Policies NEW YORK, NY – As part of the Council’s proactive land use and housing agenda, New York City Council Speaker Julie…
New York, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement after Mayor Mamdani’s veto of Introduction 175-B: “Ensuring students can enter and exit their schools without fear of…
Council has passed 111 bills, including overrides of 17 Adams-era vetoes, and introduced a record 1,200 bills in first 100 days NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council marked its first 100 days of the new term…
Council also requires transparency on mental health emergency calls City Hall, NY – Today, ahead of Earth Day, the New York City Council voted to pass a comprehensive legislative package to study how to best increase…
New York metro area will host 8 matches expected to generate $3.3 billion in economic impact Bill package also includes plan to create ‘Thierry Henry Way’ in Manhattan, ‘Pelé Way’ in Queens NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New…
Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a proposed pied-à-terre tax aimed to generate additional revenue for New York City: “This…