October 11, 2026 · Council
New York City Council task force urges early census outreach
Speakers cited $20 million and media campaigns in 27 languages during the 2020 count as New York City prepares for 2030.
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October 4, 2026 · Council
New York City Council examines early-childhood language support
The New York City Council early-childhood subcommittee pressed schools on language access, with 108 certified bilingual lead teachers serving 3-K and pre-K dual-language classrooms.
Read full edition →September 27, 2026 · Council
Council grills jail agencies on mental health oversight
Lawmakers pressed DOC and Correctional Health Service on medication access, deaths, PREA complaints, and housing decisions for TGNCNBI people in custody.
Read full edition →September 20, 2026 · Council
Council probes tax break costs and enrollment gaps
At a joint hearing, Council members pressed the Finance Department on an $82 million estimate while advocates said many eligible renters still miss SCRE and DRE relief.
Read full edition →September 13, 2026 · Council
Council probes Bronx 911 outage and backup failure
A firewall firmware upgrade at the Bronx call center preceded one-way audio problems, and Council members pressed for answers on why redundancy did not contain the outage.
Read full edition →September 6, 2026 · Council
Council presses health department on Legionnaires’ response
At a City Council health hearing, lawmakers and families pushed for faster source tracing, clearer tenant warnings, and broader prevention after the 2026 Upper East Side outbreak.
Read full edition →August 30, 2026 · Council
Council backs year-round outdoor dining changes
The package would keep roadway dining available all year and let cafe operators split annual revocable consent fees into four payments.
Read full edition →August 23, 2026 · Council
Council hearing splits witnesses on pied-à-terre tax
At a joint Council hearing, testimony broke sharply over a tax tied to second homes, with critics focused on notices, privacy, valuations, and exemptions.
Read full edition →August 16, 2026 · Council
Council backs stricter outdoor dining cleanup rules
The proposal would require sidewalk and roadway dining operators to keep setups clear of trash, graffiti, vermin, food scraps, and other unsanitary conditions.
Read full edition →August 2, 2026 · Council
Council approves UBT tax credit over six no votes
The New York City Council passed Intro 972A by a 43-6 vote, backing a tax change supporters said would reduce city personal income tax for residents.
Read full edition →July 26, 2026 · Council
Council members mark three recent street co-namings
Floor remarks turned to memory this week, as Gale A. Brewer and Frank Morano highlighted three street co-namings honoring Cecil Richards, Dorothy Day, and John Hudson Dilgen.
Read full edition →July 19, 2026 · Council
Council adopts FY2027 budget and related measures
The New York City Council closed out June 30 by adopting the FY2027 budget package and a long list of related items, with several votes splitting 45-6 or 44-7.
Read full edition →July 5, 2026 · Council
Council pushes $2 million for pet care
City Council members and animal advocates want $1 million for pet food pantries and $1 million for spay-neuter services in the next city budget.
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