New York City Council

“Amidst a severe housing and affordability crisis, Mayor Adams, First Deputy Mayor Mastro, and their administration have betrayed New Yorkers...

“We are disappointed by the State’s failure to pass the law to update New York’s pension law to help the...

“Today’s court decision to grant a preliminary injunction against Mayor Adams’ illegal executive order represents another victory to protect public...

Today, the Council voted to pass legislation aimed at reducing opioid overdoses and deaths in city jails. Drug overdoses in...

Today, the New York City Council released Administrative Challenges with CityFHEPS and Solutions to Streamline Access to Vouchers, a report...

At today’s final City Council Executive Budget hearing by the Committee on Finance, the Council identified gaps in funding for...

Ahead of the New York City Council’s final hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Executive Budget with the...

During the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing jointly held by the Committee on Public Safety and the Committee on Finance...

Today, the New York City Council voted to approve the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan (AAMUP), a rezoning in Council...

Today, the New York City Council released its Community Planning Framework as a tool to help achieve successful land use...

During the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing jointly held by the Committee on Criminal Justice and the Committee on Finance...

“Congressman Charlie Rangel was a giant—in Harlem and in American politics. He served with unmatched wit, courage, and an unshakable...

During the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing by its Committee on Health, Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, and Committee on...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing by its Committee on Hospitals and the Committee on Finance on Thursday...

“Today, I join people around the country in mourning the heartbreaking deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two staff...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing jointly held by the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup...

During the City Council’s Executive Budget jointly held by the Committee on Education and the Committee on Finance on Tuesday,...

During the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing by its Committee on Children and Youth and the Committee on Finance, the...

Today, the Council identified remaining gaps in the budgets of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and Human Resources Administration...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing by its Committee on Higher Education and the Committee on Finance on...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing jointly held by the Committee on Housing and Buildings and the Committee...

“Under Mayor Adams’ administration, staff and those incarcerated at Rikers have suffered from an increase in violence and worsening humanitarian...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Finance...

Today, the New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use voted to approve the...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing jointly held by the Committee on Parks and Recreation and the Committee...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing by the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management and the Committee...

Ahead of the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing jointly held by the Committee on Aging and the Committee on Finance...

“This year’s state budget makes strides towards tackling our city’s housing and affordability crisis and delivers on the state’s $1...

Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joined community leaders and local small business owners to announce $50,000 in...

“Just days after proclaiming to have the ‘best budget ever,’ Randy Mastro and the mayor seem willing to give up...

Today, the New York City Council voted to require the Department of Parks and Recreation to develop a plan for...

“The Mayor’s Executive Budget, for the first time, includes funding for many of the priorities in the Council’s Preliminary Budget...

Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Members, and nonprofit service providers outlined legislative solutions to address longstanding...

"Today’s announcement represents another victory for the Council’s City for All housing plan, for which we secured $5 billion in...

“Today’s court decision to grant our request and stop Mayor Eric Adams’ illegal order to allow ICE onto Rikers protects...

Today, the New York City Council voted to protect civil rights, healthcare access, and well-being for transgender, gender non-conforming, and...

Today, the New York City Council released a new report that outlines the legal and policy framework of outdoor dining...

Today, the New York City Council released the first in a series of agency report cards to evaluate how effectively...

Today, in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, members...

Today, the New York City Council released a policy brief outlining the most immediate steps that the City must advance...

Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency are decimating core components of the federal government and leaving massive holes...

Today, the New York City Council filed a lawsuit, requesting a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a preliminary injunction, against...

The New York City Council presents its response to the Mayor’s Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Financial Plan (Preliminary Plan) and the...

Today, the New York City Council passed legislation to strengthen the safety and efficiency of sidewalk shed management, including bills...

Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Rising Ground held a ribbon cutting event to mark the opening...

In January 2022, Speaker Adrienne Adams made history as the first Black woman, mother, and grandmother to lead the New...