New York, New York (April 25 2024) – On Thursday, the Council’s Committee on Technology held an oversight hearing on 311 operations and technological upgrades. The 311 service, which processed 3.4 million requests last year, has seen a reduction in average wait times recently, updated its application this past March, and has taken action to improve staffing efficiencies.
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New York, New York (April 11, 2024) – Today, New York City Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Shekar Krishnan, and advocates introduced the final bills of the Back Home Package. The housing legislation strategically addresses the operational inefficiencies and lack of City support that exacerbate trauma experienced by displaced tenants and affected landlords citywide, specifically after life-altering events like fires and natural disasters.
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April 8, 2024 (New York, New York) – Today, the City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held an oversight hearing concerning the Department of City Planning’s “City of Yes” Zoning for Economic Opportunity. The M-Zone Coalition, representing Council Members, Borough Presidents, and advocates, issues the following statement:
“The M-Zone Coalition is pleased with our substantial representation at today’s hearing, highlighting the indispensable role of manufacturing and industrial jobs in New York City’s economy.
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NEW YORK (February 27, 2023) – The City Council Committee on Technology convened today for a hearing on Open Data Compliance, chaired by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez. In her opening statement, Council Member Gutiérrez emphasized the importance of open data in effective governance, particularly in light of increasing integration of automated decision-making systems (ADS) into various aspects of service delivery and municipal decision-making.
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NEW YORK (December 15, 2023) – Today, the Council’s Committees on Technology and Public Safety jointly held an oversight hearing addressing the New York Police Department’s lack of compliance with the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act, as well as the Office of Technology and Innovation’s role in procurement and ensuring adherence to the City’s technology guidelines.
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New York, New York (November 20, 2023) – Today, the Committees on Technology, Public Safety, and Government Operations held a joint oversight hearing to address critical issues of the NYPD’s public transparency, specifically focusing on the NYPD’s recent decision to encrypt radio broadcasts, the press credentialing process, and archiving of government social media posts.
Chairs Jennifer Gutiérrez, Kamillah Hanks, and Sandra Ung and other members posed questions to NYPD’s Chief Ruben Beltran, who leads NYPD’s Information Technology Bureau, regarding the selection criteria for the radio encryption pilot in North Brooklyn, security concerns that prompted the pilot, evaluating its success, and the subsequent impacts on community organizations and the freedom of the press.
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New York, New York (November 15, 2023) – Today, the New York City Council enacted Intro 1070, amending Administrative Code §§ 11-503(o)(a)(8); 11-604(21)(a)(8); 11-654(21)(a)(8), Local Law 67/2009 § 3, to reinstate the biotech tax credit. The bill will reinstate the biotechnology tax credit, which lapsed in 2019, through 2025. The credit, reauthorized by New York State, enables investors and owners of qualified emerging technology companies (QETCs) focused on biotechnology to claim a tax credit, enabling the manufacturing of emerging technology to flourish in New York City.
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New York City, October 30 – Today, the Department of City Planning kicked off the public review process for Mayor Adams’ City of Yes for Economic Opportunity citywide text amendment. The M-Zone Coalition, a dedicated group of Council Members and Borough President’s working with advocates, businesses and community leaders, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote economic opportunity and industrial growth.
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New York, New York [October 19, 2023] – Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards introduced first-of-its-kind legislation, Intro 1223, to ensure the fair and equitable distribution and delivery of services in New York City. This new legislation (a reintroduction from former Council Member Ben Kallos, with updates) would require the City to strengthen its commitment to fight bias and discrimination in agency decision-making processes.
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New York City, NY (September 21 2023) – Elected officials, parents, providers, and advocate leaders gathered today at City Hall to call for Universal Child Care in New York City as childcare costs skyrocket for working and middle class families. Mayor Adams’ cuts to free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds and consistent delays in paying city-funded day care providers have worsened the childcare affordability crisis, and a recent Siena poll found 81% of New York City voters now call the City’s cost of living a major problem.
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