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Today, the Council stands with New Yorkers and communities nationwide to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and to renew our commitment to advancing the justice, equity, and dignity he fought for.
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Today, the Council stands with New Yorkers and communities nationwide to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and to renew our commitment to advancing the justice, equity, and dignity he fought for.
BREAKING: Today, Speaker Julie Menin announced the Council's five-point action plan to combat antisemitism and strengthen community safety in NYC, with a focus on Holocaust education, protecting schools and houses of worship, and confronting hate citywide.
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
BREAKING: Today, Speaker Julie Menin announced the Council's five-point action plan to combat antisemitism and strengthen community safety in NYC, with a focus on Holocaust education, protecting schools and houses of worship, and confronting hate citywide.
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This morning, I’m announcing the @council.nyc.gov’s five-point plan to combat antisemitism.
We’re taking decisive action to invest in education, strengthen protections for schools and houses of worship, support community safety, and ensure we have the tools to confront hatred.
We’re taking decisive action to invest in education, strengthen protections for schools and houses of worship, support community safety, and ensure we have the tools to confront hatred.
January 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This morning, I’m announcing the @council.nyc.gov’s five-point plan to combat antisemitism.
We’re taking decisive action to invest in education, strengthen protections for schools and houses of worship, support community safety, and ensure we have the tools to confront hatred.
We’re taking decisive action to invest in education, strengthen protections for schools and houses of worship, support community safety, and ensure we have the tools to confront hatred.
Today, the Council held its first Stated Meeting of 2026, establishing new committees, committee chairs, and assignments.
January 16, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Today, the Council held its first Stated Meeting of 2026, establishing new committees, committee chairs, and assignments.
The Council is proud to announce our new committee chairs!
Committees are at the core of the Council’s work, and these members will play a key role in ensuring our city serves all New Yorkers.
Check out the full list of committee assignments at https://council.nyc.gov
Committees are at the core of the Council’s work, and these members will play a key role in ensuring our city serves all New Yorkers.
Check out the full list of committee assignments at https://council.nyc.gov
January 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The Council is proud to announce our new committee chairs!
Committees are at the core of the Council’s work, and these members will play a key role in ensuring our city serves all New Yorkers.
Check out the full list of committee assignments at https://council.nyc.gov
Committees are at the core of the Council’s work, and these members will play a key role in ensuring our city serves all New Yorkers.
Check out the full list of committee assignments at https://council.nyc.gov
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Today, I hosted my first pre-stated press conference, where I was proud to be joined by my newly announced Leadership Team!
January 15, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Today, I hosted my first pre-stated press conference, where I was proud to be joined by my newly announced Leadership Team!
NYC, say hello to your new New York City Council leadership!
January 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
NYC, say hello to your new New York City Council leadership!
Please join us in wishing NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés a very happy birthday! 🎂
January 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Please join us in wishing NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés a very happy birthday! 🎂
January 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Happy Korean American Day! 🇰🇷 Today, we honor the culture, history, and contributions of Korean Americans across our city.
January 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Happy Korean American Day! 🇰🇷 Today, we honor the culture, history, and contributions of Korean Americans across our city.
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The NYC Council staffer being detained by ICE must be released immediately. I just spoke with Speaker Menin to express my support for her staff.
We will not stand for attacks on our city, its public servants, and its residents.
We will not stand for attacks on our city, its public servants, and its residents.
January 13, 2026 at 12:48 AM
The NYC Council staffer being detained by ICE must be released immediately. I just spoke with Speaker Menin to express my support for her staff.
We will not stand for attacks on our city, its public servants, and its residents.
We will not stand for attacks on our city, its public servants, and its residents.
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ICE snatched a NYC Council staffer following the law—going to a routine immigration appointment. This is an attack on due process, on our city, and on every immigrant here. Release them now.
January 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM
ICE snatched a NYC Council staffer following the law—going to a routine immigration appointment. This is an attack on due process, on our city, and on every immigrant here. Release them now.
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We are doing everything we can to secure the immediate release of our @council.nyc.gov employee, who was detained today by federal immigration officials at a routine appointment, despite following the rules. We demand his return.
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 AM
We are doing everything we can to secure the immediate release of our @council.nyc.gov employee, who was detained today by federal immigration officials at a routine appointment, despite following the rules. We demand his return.
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 48, sponsored by former Council Member Keith Powers
This law reduces the duration of sidewalk shed permits for façade repairs from 1 year to 3 months, unless connected to demolition, a building alteration, or new building construction.
✅ Local Law 48, sponsored by former Council Member Keith Powers
This law reduces the duration of sidewalk shed permits for façade repairs from 1 year to 3 months, unless connected to demolition, a building alteration, or new building construction.
January 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 48, sponsored by former Council Member Keith Powers
This law reduces the duration of sidewalk shed permits for façade repairs from 1 year to 3 months, unless connected to demolition, a building alteration, or new building construction.
✅ Local Law 48, sponsored by former Council Member Keith Powers
This law reduces the duration of sidewalk shed permits for façade repairs from 1 year to 3 months, unless connected to demolition, a building alteration, or new building construction.
🥁 Drumroll please...
Meet the newest members of your New York City Council!
Eleven first-term members are stepping into City Hall to represent New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
Meet the newest members of your New York City Council!
Eleven first-term members are stepping into City Hall to represent New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
January 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🥁 Drumroll please...
Meet the newest members of your New York City Council!
Eleven first-term members are stepping into City Hall to represent New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
Meet the newest members of your New York City Council!
Eleven first-term members are stepping into City Hall to represent New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
Our newly elected Speaker Julie Menin joined Errol Louis on Inside City Hall to discuss her plans to prioritize affordable housing, universal childcare, support for small businesses, and more.
January 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Our newly elected Speaker Julie Menin joined Errol Louis on Inside City Hall to discuss her plans to prioritize affordable housing, universal childcare, support for small businesses, and more.
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 134, sponsored by @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social
This law requires FDNY, HPD, @nycbuildings.bsky.social, and other relevant agencies to develop and maintain a residential fire emergency response guide for individuals affected or displaced by a residential fire.
✅ Local Law 134, sponsored by @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social
This law requires FDNY, HPD, @nycbuildings.bsky.social, and other relevant agencies to develop and maintain a residential fire emergency response guide for individuals affected or displaced by a residential fire.
January 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 134, sponsored by @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social
This law requires FDNY, HPD, @nycbuildings.bsky.social, and other relevant agencies to develop and maintain a residential fire emergency response guide for individuals affected or displaced by a residential fire.
✅ Local Law 134, sponsored by @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social
This law requires FDNY, HPD, @nycbuildings.bsky.social, and other relevant agencies to develop and maintain a residential fire emergency response guide for individuals affected or displaced by a residential fire.
Please join us in wishing @shaunabreu.bsky.social a very happy birthday!
January 8, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Please join us in wishing @shaunabreu.bsky.social a very happy birthday!
Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the New York City Council!
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the New York City Council!
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I’m deeply humbled that my colleagues have elected me as Speaker of the @council.nyc.gov.
I will work tirelessly to be a Speaker for each of them, and for everyone we represent across our great city.
I will work tirelessly to be a Speaker for each of them, and for everyone we represent across our great city.
January 7, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I’m deeply humbled that my colleagues have elected me as Speaker of the @council.nyc.gov.
I will work tirelessly to be a Speaker for each of them, and for everyone we represent across our great city.
I will work tirelessly to be a Speaker for each of them, and for everyone we represent across our great city.
New York City, meet your new City Council Speaker, Julie Menin!
January 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
New York City, meet your new City Council Speaker, Julie Menin!
New year, new council! Tune in to our Charter Meeting at 12PM, where we will elect a new speaker and more.
📺 Watch live on our YouTube page or council.nyc.gov/livestream
📺 Watch live on our YouTube page or council.nyc.gov/livestream
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
New year, new council! Tune in to our Charter Meeting at 12PM, where we will elect a new speaker and more.
📺 Watch live on our YouTube page or council.nyc.gov/livestream
📺 Watch live on our YouTube page or council.nyc.gov/livestream
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 44, sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson
This law requires the Department of Correctiohns to separately report on in-person and tele-visits, detail why visits aren’t completed, and record when someone in custody is informed of a visitor but refuses the visit.
✅ Local Law 44, sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson
This law requires the Department of Correctiohns to separately report on in-person and tele-visits, detail why visits aren’t completed, and record when someone in custody is informed of a visitor but refuses the visit.
January 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 44, sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson
This law requires the Department of Correctiohns to separately report on in-person and tele-visits, detail why visits aren’t completed, and record when someone in custody is informed of a visitor but refuses the visit.
✅ Local Law 44, sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson
This law requires the Department of Correctiohns to separately report on in-person and tele-visits, detail why visits aren’t completed, and record when someone in custody is informed of a visitor but refuses the visit.
¡Feliz Día de Reyes a todos los neoyorquinos!
Happy Three Kings Day to all New Yorkers!
Happy Three Kings Day to all New Yorkers!
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
¡Feliz Día de Reyes a todos los neoyorquinos!
Happy Three Kings Day to all New Yorkers!
Happy Three Kings Day to all New Yorkers!
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 9, sponsored by CM Julie Menin
This law establishes an Office of the Census to maximize NYC’s participation in the federal decennial census, ensure every person is counted, and that NYC secures its share of resources and representation.
✅ Local Law 9, sponsored by CM Julie Menin
This law establishes an Office of the Census to maximize NYC’s participation in the federal decennial census, ensure every person is counted, and that NYC secures its share of resources and representation.
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 9, sponsored by CM Julie Menin
This law establishes an Office of the Census to maximize NYC’s participation in the federal decennial census, ensure every person is counted, and that NYC secures its share of resources and representation.
✅ Local Law 9, sponsored by CM Julie Menin
This law establishes an Office of the Census to maximize NYC’s participation in the federal decennial census, ensure every person is counted, and that NYC secures its share of resources and representation.