Press Releases

“Today’s decision by a grand jury represents the daily operations of our court system, even if the subject was a former president. Regardless of your last name or wealth, everyone should be treated equally under the law. Non-privileged people in this country have too often faced disparate outcomes and treatment in the criminal legal system. The willingness by some to baselessly make similar claims of unjust legal treatment in this instance for someone benefiting from such immense privileges is quite insulting.

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City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams delivered opening remarks at the Council’s Committee on Public Safety hearing regarding several pieces of legislation that would increase transparency and reporting on the New York Police Department (NYPD)’s civilian encounters, body-worn camera footage, and policing practices and procedures. In her remarks, the Speaker discussed her bill to provide the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) with direct access to all body-worn camera footage for impartial investigations of civilian complaints.

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From Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, April 2, New Yorkers 11 Years Old and Up Can Vote Online and in Person at Poll Sites in 29 Participating Council Districts in Queens, The Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn

City Hall, NY — Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council called on New Yorkers to make their voices heard during Participatory Budgeting Vote Week.

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City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams chaired and delivered opening remarks at the Council’s Committee on Criminal Justice Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 preliminary budget hearing. In her remarks, the Speaker reiterated the need to close Rikers Island by 2027, as mandated by law, and steps the City must take to ensure its closure. Speaker Adams also outlined the importance of the Department of Correction (DOC) addressing existing challenges in the jail system and preparing for a more effective jail system in the future that does not replicate the problems on Rikers.

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Speaker Adams released the following statement in response to the Queens District Attorney and NYPD’s announcement that 33 individuals have been indicted for more than 22 shootings in Southeast Queens:

“The devastating toll of gun violence disproportionately impacts families and communities, like mine in Southeast Queens, which have experienced far too many losses to bear. While we must never forget Aamir Griffin, Sean Vance, and countless others whose lives were cut short by violence, it is critical that we also not forget the surviving families and communities and ensuring their recovery and well-being.

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Council also votes on citywide plan to reduce diabetes, improvements to homeless & foster care services, clarifying building codes & improving Green Building Law implementation, cleaning marine debris from city shores/waters, and recognizing Ramadan

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted on legislation to expand resources for the City’s high school students by codifying discount ferry rides and increasing access to IDNYC.

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“New York City is required by law to close Rikers by 2027, and the City Council remains committed to ensuring this Administration adheres to that deadline. We know there’s been significant progress in the procurement of contracts for borough-based jails, and physical work began at each site in early 2022. Any borough-based jail contract must align with the 2027 mandate for Rikers’ closure.

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Council Speaker unveils agenda to expand workforce development and entrepreneurship, increase affordable housing, and improve health and safety with a focus on underserved communities

The Bronx, NY – New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams delivered her State of the City address today at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses and Community Center in the Bronx, outlining her vision to invest in the City’s workers, expand opportunities for entrepreneurship, prioritize affordable housing, and improve the health and safety of neighborhoods.

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The Bronx, NY – New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams delivered her State of the City address today at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses and Community Center in the Bronx. 

Below are the Speaker’s full remarks as prepared for delivery:

Wow, just incredible. Thank you, Karina. I’m honored to be introduced by you.

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City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams delivered opening remarks at the Council’s Committee on Finance hearing to examine the Mayor’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Preliminary Budget. Today’s hearing is the first of the Council’s series of FY 24 Preliminary Budget hearings, where respective Committees will analyze agency budgets and receive testimony from agency leadership, as well as the public.

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