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Today, the Committee on Higher Education held an oversight hearing to examine student graduation rates at the The City University of New York campuses.
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Today, the Committee on Higher Education held an oversight hearing to examine student graduation rates at the The City University of New York campuses.
Today, the Committees on Consumer and Worker Protection and Transportation and Infrastructure held a joint oversight hearing to examine ongoing challenges with the City’s permanent outdoor dining program and hear updates on proposed legislation to improve Dining Out NYC.
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Today, the Committees on Consumer and Worker Protection and Transportation and Infrastructure held a joint oversight hearing to examine ongoing challenges with the City’s permanent outdoor dining program and hear updates on proposed legislation to improve Dining Out NYC.
Tonight, Albanian New Yorkers joined us in the People's House to celebrate Albanian Independence Day and their immense contributions to our city and country! 🇦🇱
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tonight, Albanian New Yorkers joined us in the People's House to celebrate Albanian Independence Day and their immense contributions to our city and country! 🇦🇱
Today at City Hall, we celebrated Official NJNY Gotham FC's incredible win alongside thousands of New Yorkers.
New York shows up for its champions, and we’re proud to honor this team, their grit, and their historic run.
Congratulations!
New York shows up for its champions, and we’re proud to honor this team, their grit, and their historic run.
Congratulations!
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today at City Hall, we celebrated Official NJNY Gotham FC's incredible win alongside thousands of New Yorkers.
New York shows up for its champions, and we’re proud to honor this team, their grit, and their historic run.
Congratulations!
New York shows up for its champions, and we’re proud to honor this team, their grit, and their historic run.
Congratulations!
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
sealy says welcome to city hall gotham the CHAMPS YAYYY ⭐️⭐️
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
sealy says welcome to city hall gotham the CHAMPS YAYYY ⭐️⭐️
Monday at 1PM:
The Committee on Parks and Recreation will hold an oversight hearing on improving the maintenance of park bathrooms and drinking fountains, as well as hearing a bill on park officer and park ranger staffing levels.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
The Committee on Parks and Recreation will hold an oversight hearing on improving the maintenance of park bathrooms and drinking fountains, as well as hearing a bill on park officer and park ranger staffing levels.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Monday at 1PM:
The Committee on Parks and Recreation will hold an oversight hearing on improving the maintenance of park bathrooms and drinking fountains, as well as hearing a bill on park officer and park ranger staffing levels.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
The Committee on Parks and Recreation will hold an oversight hearing on improving the maintenance of park bathrooms and drinking fountains, as well as hearing a bill on park officer and park ranger staffing levels.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
Please join us in wishing Council Member Eric Dinowitz a happy birthday! 🎂
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Please join us in wishing Council Member Eric Dinowitz a happy birthday! 🎂
Last night, LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers joined us in the People’s House for our Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony to remember and honor those we have lost to transphobic violence.
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Last night, LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers joined us in the People’s House for our Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony to remember and honor those we have lost to transphobic violence.
Today, the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Organizations held an oversight hearing on censorship in the arts and cultural sectors.
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Today, the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Organizations held an oversight hearing on censorship in the arts and cultural sectors.
Today, the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a hearing to review land use applications in Brooklyn.
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Today, the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a hearing to review land use applications in Brooklyn.
Today, the Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing to review several pieces of proposed legislation, including bills that would increase the number of allowed guests for a short-term rental, changes to the City’s construction and energy conservation codes, and more.
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Today, the Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing to review several pieces of proposed legislation, including bills that would increase the number of allowed guests for a short-term rental, changes to the City’s construction and energy conservation codes, and more.
In response to the maternal mortality crisis and persisting racial disparities, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social convened a Maternal Health Steering Committee, which guided the passage of key legislation and released a report detailing systemic challenges worsening this public health emergency.
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In response to the maternal mortality crisis and persisting racial disparities, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social convened a Maternal Health Steering Committee, which guided the passage of key legislation and released a report detailing systemic challenges worsening this public health emergency.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder of the violence too many trans people face.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder of the violence too many trans people face.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
Today, the Committee on Land Use held a hearing to review proposed legislation that would boost the creation of deeply affordable housing and set new standards on city-funded housing for families and older adults.
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today, the Committee on Land Use held a hearing to review proposed legislation that would boost the creation of deeply affordable housing and set new standards on city-funded housing for families and older adults.
Tomorrow at 10AM:
The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold a hearing to review legislation on short-term rental rules, building code updates, pest inspection requirements, and more.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold a hearing to review legislation on short-term rental rules, building code updates, pest inspection requirements, and more.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Tomorrow at 10AM:
The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold a hearing to review legislation on short-term rental rules, building code updates, pest inspection requirements, and more.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold a hearing to review legislation on short-term rental rules, building code updates, pest inspection requirements, and more.
📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream
This evening, we welcomed Nuyoricans from across the five boroughs to Council Chambers for our annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration! 🇵🇷
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This evening, we welcomed Nuyoricans from across the five boroughs to Council Chambers for our annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration! 🇵🇷
night night sleep tight
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
night night sleep tight
The Council is prepared to override Mayor Adams’ veto of a bill that would protect CityFHEPS families from rent hikes.
As bill sponsor and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala shared on PIX11, she knows firsthand how vital these programs are and why families cannot afford higher rent burdens:
As bill sponsor and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala shared on PIX11, she knows firsthand how vital these programs are and why families cannot afford higher rent burdens:
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Council is prepared to override Mayor Adams’ veto of a bill that would protect CityFHEPS families from rent hikes.
As bill sponsor and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala shared on PIX11, she knows firsthand how vital these programs are and why families cannot afford higher rent burdens:
As bill sponsor and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala shared on PIX11, she knows firsthand how vital these programs are and why families cannot afford higher rent burdens:
Today, the Committee on Hospitals held an oversight hearing on the state of nursing.
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today, the Committee on Hospitals held an oversight hearing on the state of nursing.
Today, the Committees on Contracts, Women and Gender Equity, and Small Business held a joint oversight hearing on the M/WBE Certification Program, questioning the Administration on the missing disparity study, agency progress on M/WBE goals, and ongoing contracting delays.
November 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Today, the Committees on Contracts, Women and Gender Equity, and Small Business held a joint oversight hearing on the M/WBE Certification Program, questioning the Administration on the missing disparity study, agency progress on M/WBE goals, and ongoing contracting delays.
What a relief it is to finally reveal my face to all of you, the friends that live in my phone. An honor to serve you all each day.
- Sealy
- Sealy
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
What a relief it is to finally reveal my face to all of you, the friends that live in my phone. An honor to serve you all each day.
- Sealy
- Sealy
one hundred likes for a face reveal
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
one hundred likes for a face reveal
Congratulations to all our Council Members featured in City & State NY's Women Power 100!
https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/11/2025-women-power-100/409495/
https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/11/2025-women-power-100/409495/
The 2025 Women Power 100
Leaders determining the course of New York politics and government.
www.cityandstateny.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Congratulations to all our Council Members featured in City & State NY's Women Power 100!
https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/11/2025-women-power-100/409495/
https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/11/2025-women-power-100/409495/
The Council’s revenue forecasts continue to be affirmed in the FY26 November Plan, showing steady economic growth. The Council is committed to reviewing this plan closely to ensure school budgets remain stable, and that resources are directed to the needs of New Yorkers across the city.
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Council’s revenue forecasts continue to be affirmed in the FY26 November Plan, showing steady economic growth. The Council is committed to reviewing this plan closely to ensure school budgets remain stable, and that resources are directed to the needs of New Yorkers across the city.