This week, proposed legislation to address a longstanding gap in state law that has denied death benefits to the children of late NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia did not advance, when New York State Assembly legislation (A.8810) was not passed. The New York City Council had unanimously passed a Home Rule Message to support the state legislation on June 12, and the New York State Senate passed its version of the legislation on June 13.
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New York, NY — Yesterday, New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, convened an oversight hearing on the proposed Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) redevelopment — a $3 billion initiative to transform 122 acres of the city’s last major working waterfront. Spanning Piers 7 to 12 in Red Hook and the Columbia Street Waterfront District, the hearing marked a critical moment in shaping the future of New York City’s waterfront policy, touching on industrial preservation, affordable housing, climate resilience, and the use of public land.
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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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Bronx, NY — New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías proudly announced today that Preston High School, a beloved all-girls Catholic high school in Throggs Neck, will remain open following the public hearing by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
This announcement follows several weeks of tireless advocacy from students, alumni, families, elected officials, and community leaders who came together to oppose the unjust and untimely closure of Preston High School.
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Bronx, NY – Today, New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías and Speaker Adrienne Adams visited P.S. 69 Journey Prep School in the Bronx to present a City Council funding check in support of FAN4Kids, a transformative school-based program dedicated to promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and lifelong wellness habits among students and their families.
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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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New York, NY – New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías proudly announced critical victories in the City Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget Response, securing targeted investments that uplift women’s health, strengthen New York City’s industrial workforce, and restore vital funding to the tourism sector.
“As Majority Leader and Chair of the City Council’s Economic Development Committee, I’m proud to deliver a Preliminary Budget Response that reflects the Council’s deep commitment to equity, care, and economic opportunity.
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With locations in 31 cities across North and Central America, Covenant House is one of the largest networks of homeless youth centers in the region. Affiliated shelters serve at-risk young adults between the ages of 16 and 24, providing a large range of services including emergency shelter, health clinic services and job training.
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