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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · Nov 16

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 46m

Our next Stated Meeting is tomorrow at 1:30PM!

📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream

Announcement for New York City Council's stated meeting on October 9th at 1:30 PM EST in Council Chambers, streaming live on social media and council.nyc.gov.

New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 16h

Check out the scenes from tonight’s Italian Heritage Celebration in Council Chambers 🎥

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 17h

This evening, our city’s Italian community joined us in Council Chambers for our Italian Heritage Celebration! 🇮🇹

Council Member David Carr speaks at an Italian Heritage Month celebration in Council Chambers.

A community member reads a pamphlet at an Italian Heritage Month celebration in Council Chambers.

Council Member Joann Ariola and a community member at an Italian Heritage Month celebration in Council Chambers.

Honorees holding their designations at an Italian Heritage Month celebration in Council Chambers.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 18h

Today, a coalition of Council Members, labor unions and advocates stood together to call out the misleading language of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals 2, 3 and 4.

These proposals would weaken communities’ power to get affordable housing, jobs, and neighborhood investments as part of development.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 21h

The language on Mayor Adams’ ballot proposals 2, 3, and 4 largely conceals their true impact – to eliminate the only required vote of a democratically elected body on development proposals.

Read more here: council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1...

Coalition of NYC Council Members, Labor Unions, and Advocates Warn Voters about Misleading Language of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals That Endanger Housing Affordability, Good Jobs, and Neighborhood In...

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 21h

Today, a coalition of Council Members, labor unions, and advocates warned voters about the misleading nature of Mayor Adams’ ballot proposals 2, 3, and 4. They take away communities’ power to ensure development includes more affordable housing and investments in their neighborhoods.

Speaker Adrienne Adams addresses a coalition of Council Members, labor unions, and advocates at a press conference about the misleading language and negative impacts of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals 2, 3 and 4 in the upcoming election

Majority Leader Amanda Farias addresses a coalition of Council Members, labor unions, and advocates at a press conference about the misleading language and negative impacts of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals 2, 3 and 4 in the upcoming election

32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich addresses a coalition of Council Members, labor unions, and advocates at a press conference about the misleading language and negative impacts of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals 2, 3 and 4 in the upcoming election

Council Member Kevin Riley addresses a coalition of Council Members, labor unions, and advocates at a press conference about the misleading language and negative impacts of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals 2, 3 and 4 in the upcoming election

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 23h

Tomorrow at 10AM:

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will review land use applications related to the Claremont House in the Bronx, as well as Arverne East in Queens.

📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

New York City Council announces Land Use Applications hearing on October 8th at 10 AM EST in 8th Floor Hearing Room 1.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 1d

Chag Sameach to all New Yorkers observing Sukkot!

Wishing you a joyful and blessed holiday.

Illustration of four lulav and etrog sets with green palm, myrtle, and willow branches celebrating Sukkot with 'Chag Sameach!' greeting.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 2d

Wishing all New Yorkers a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival! May this day be filled with joy, reunion, and plenty of mooncakes.

中秋节快乐!

행복한 추석 보내세요!

Illustration of a rabbit in a boat holding a lantern under a full moon and floating lanterns celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 2d

Please join us in wishing Council Member Julie Menin a very happy birthday! 🎂

Council Member Julie Menin in a blazer and black top smiling at a meeting.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 3d

Today, Council Member Yusef Salaam and Gale A. Brewer joined community members to honor former Council Member Bill Perkins with a street co-naming on 110th Street and 5th Ave in Harlem.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 5d

Heat season has begun & runs through May 31!

Building owners must provide:
✔️ Hot water all year
✔️ Heat when temps drop below 55°F (min. 68°F during the day & 62°F at night)

Know your rights & get more info: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/heat-and-hot-water-information.page

Heat and Hot Water Information - HPD

Building owners are legally required to provide heat and hot water to their tenants. Hot water must be provided 365 days per year at a constant minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat must be provided between October 1st and May 31st, i.e. "Heat Season," under the following conditions:

www.nyc.gov

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 5d

Tomorrow at 1PM:

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights will hold an oversight hearing on housing discrimination and inequity.

📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

New York City Council hearing on Housing Discrimination and Inequity scheduled for October 3rd at 1 PM EST in 8th Floor Hearing Room 1.

New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 6d

Today, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held an oversight hearing on maintaining, greening, and enhancing the city’s sidewalks, medians, and streetscapes. The Committee examined the cost, frequency, and which agency is responsible for cleaning medians.

Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers at a Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing.

Community members testify at a Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing.

Council Member Chris Banks at a Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing.

Council Member Farah Louis at a Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 6d

Wishing all Jewish New Yorkers a meaningful and easy fast this Yom Kippur.

May you be sealed in the Book of Life. G’mar Chatima Tova.

Elegant white lettering on a blue gradient background reads 'G'mar Chatima Tova Yom Kippur' with a shofar illustration and New York City Council seal below.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 7d

NOW IN EFFECT

✅ Local Law 49, sponsored by @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social

As part of the Council’s scaffolding shed reforms, this law requires @nycbuildings.bsky.social to review the frequency of the Facade Inspection and Safety Program and recommend changes to the Council by December 31, 2025.

Graphic announcing Local Law 49 now in effect as of October 1, 2025, focusing on sidewalk shed safety and efficiency improvements.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 7d

Today, the Committee on Higher Education held an oversight hearing on pathways for CUNY students into the arts and cultural jobs sector.

Council Member Eric Dinowitz at a Committee on Higher Education hearing.

A community member testifies at a Committee on Higher Education hearing.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 7d

Tonight, the Council celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the many wonderful contributions Hispanic New Yorkers have given this city.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Council Member Amanda Farias smiles with other electeds at a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Council Chambers.

Man in a light purple blazer and hat passionately speaking into a microphone in a formal room with a New York City flag behind him.

Young musicians perform with guitar, bass, and percussion instruments in a formal room with American and city flags in the background.

Council Members Rita Joseph, Amanda Farias, Diana Ayala, Tiffany Caban and Eric Dinowitz pose with a community member holding a designation on Hispanic Heritage Month.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 7d

Today, the Committee on Education held an oversight hearing on language access in NYC public schools.

Council Member Rita Joseph at a Committee on Education hearing.

Council Member Eric Dinowitz at a Committee on Education hearing.

A community member at a Committee on Education hearing.

Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez at a Committee on Education hearing.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 8d

Today, the Committees on Technology, Public Safety, Public Housing, and Oversight and Investigations held a joint oversight hearing on the use of surveillance in NYCHA developments.

Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez at a Committee on Technology hearing.

Community members testify at a Committee on Technology hearing.

Council Member Yusef Salaam at a Committee on Technology hearing.

Council Member Chris Banks at a Committee on Technology hearing.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 8d

Tomorrow at 10AM:

The Committee on Transportation will hold an oversight hearing on maintaining, greening, and enhancing the city’s sidewalks, medians, and streetscapes.

📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

New York City Council hearing on Oct 1st about maintaining and greening sidewalks, medians, and streetscapes at 10 AM in 8th Floor Hearing Room 1.

New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 8d

Join us on Tuesday, October 7th for an Italian Heritage Celebration in Council Chambers! 🇮🇹

Doors open: 5:00PM

Event begins: 5:30PM

RSVP: council.nyc.gov/events/

Invitation to the Italian Heritage Celebration on October 7, 2025, hosted by NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams and members at City Hall, New York.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 8d

Please join us in wishing Council Member Chris Banks a very happy birthday! 🎂

Council Member Chris Banks in a blue plaid blazer smiles and leans over an elderly woman wearing a yellow lei at a festive gathering with food and drinks on the table.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 8d

Today, the Committees on Contracts and Parks and Recreation held an oversight hearing on @nycparks.bsky.social’s contracting practices and vendor accountability.

Council Member Shekar Krishnan speaks at a Committee on Parks and Recreation hearing.

Community members testify at a Committee on Parks and Recreation hearing.

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse speaks at a Committee on Parks and Recreation hearing.

Council Member Julie Won speaks at a Committee on Parks and Recreation hearing.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 8d

Today, the Committee on Public Housing held an oversight hearing on the administration of Section 8 and the emergency housing voucher program.

Council Member Chris Banks speaks at a Committee on Public Housing hearing.

Council Member Erik Bottcher speaks at a Committee on Public Housing hearing.

Council Member Rita Joseph speaks at a Committee on Public Housing hearing.

Council Member Chi Osse speaks at a Committee on Public Housing hearing.

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