New York, NY — Today, Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías‘ legislation Intro 29 was heard before the Committee on Health. Developed through partnership with Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA‑GNY), this bill would require specialized training for first responders to properly identify and address traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among survivors of domestic violence.
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Bronx, NY — Today, the New York City Council unanimously passed a critical Home Rule message to support long-overdue pension justice for the children of Detective Miosotis Familia, marking the first formal legislative action by the City in support of child survivors of fallen NYPD officers.
The vote followed a press conference held earlier this morning at City Hall by Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías, who led the effort to advance the Home Rule in coordination with State partners.
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City Hall, NY — Today, the New York City Council voted to pass Intro 26-A, legislation sponsored by Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías that will prohibit non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned heliports unless they meet the most stringent FAA noise standards. This historic vote comes a year after the City Council’s oversight hearing on helicopters, and just two weeks after a tragic sightseeing helicopter crash along the Hudson River claimed six lives, reigniting widespread calls for action.
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NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Council has passed a sweeping legislative package to strengthen oversight of NYPD surveillance technology, expanding upon the foundational 2020 Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act. The new laws — Intros 168, 233, and 480 — were introduced and championed by Majority Leader Amanda Farías, Council Member Crystal Hudson, and Council Member Julie Won, and represent a significant leap forward in accountability, public transparency, and protection of civil liberties.
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New York, NY — In response to yesterday’s fatal helicopter crash along the Hudson River, New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías released a statement calling for swift and serious action to address the ongoing risks posed by non-essential helicopter traffic in New York City.
“Today’s helicopter crash along the Hudson River is a devastating tragedy, and my heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones,” said Majority Leader Farías.
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