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The Council wishes you and your loved ones a safe and joyful Thanksgiving filled with rest, gratitude, and community! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Council wishes you and your loved ones a safe and joyful Thanksgiving filled with rest, gratitude, and community! 🦃
As the holidays approach, Trump’s SNAP cuts have pushed too many New Yorkers to the edge.
But when the federal gov't steps back, the council steps up.
This year, we're grateful for every CM & staffer who helped distribute free turkeys so working families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal worry-free.
But when the federal gov't steps back, the council steps up.
This year, we're grateful for every CM & staffer who helped distribute free turkeys so working families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal worry-free.
November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As the holidays approach, Trump’s SNAP cuts have pushed too many New Yorkers to the edge.
But when the federal gov't steps back, the council steps up.
This year, we're grateful for every CM & staffer who helped distribute free turkeys so working families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal worry-free.
But when the federal gov't steps back, the council steps up.
This year, we're grateful for every CM & staffer who helped distribute free turkeys so working families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal worry-free.
🗓️ REMINDER 🗓️
Friday is the LAST DAY to submit your proposals for how to spend $1M on projects in your neighborhood.
Submit your best idea now at rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
Friday is the LAST DAY to submit your proposals for how to spend $1M on projects in your neighborhood.
Submit your best idea now at rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🗓️ REMINDER 🗓️
Friday is the LAST DAY to submit your proposals for how to spend $1M on projects in your neighborhood.
Submit your best idea now at rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
Friday is the LAST DAY to submit your proposals for how to spend $1M on projects in your neighborhood.
Submit your best idea now at rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
Today, the Council held its Stated Meeting, passing legislation to create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability, establish oversight for the City’s use of AI, and more.
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Today, the Council held its Stated Meeting, passing legislation to create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability, establish oversight for the City’s use of AI, and more.
During today’s Stated meeting, the Council approved legislation to establish an Office of Algorithmic Accountability and set compliance standards for how city agencies use AI.
This package creates one of the first municipal AI oversight frameworks. Watch @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social break it down:
This package creates one of the first municipal AI oversight frameworks. Watch @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social break it down:
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
During today’s Stated meeting, the Council approved legislation to establish an Office of Algorithmic Accountability and set compliance standards for how city agencies use AI.
This package creates one of the first municipal AI oversight frameworks. Watch @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social break it down:
This package creates one of the first municipal AI oversight frameworks. Watch @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social break it down:
That’s a wrap for today’s Stated Meeting!
Read on to learn more about the legislation passed today. 🧵
Read on to learn more about the legislation passed today. 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
That’s a wrap for today’s Stated Meeting!
Read on to learn more about the legislation passed today. 🧵
Read on to learn more about the legislation passed today. 🧵
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
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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: