New York City Council

“As New Yorkers continue to emerge from the pandemic, it is paramount that our City and State restore riders’ confidence in a transit system that is safe, reliable, and well-functioning, while still respecting New Yorkers’ civil liberties. Today’s announcement of new funding to install security cameras in subway cars and stations is a welcome step towards that shared goal. It is critical that the MTA ensures that these cameras are operational and maintained to avoid malfunctions, and considers complementary infrastructure investments to make our subways stations safer.

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“We are saddened and concerned by the report of a death of a new resident of our city’s shelter system yesterday. The health and safety of all people within our city systems is paramount, and the loss of one of our most recent residents who likely endured great challenges before arriving here is heartbreaking. The City has a responsibility to ensure the effective coordination of services and overall support for all residents in our shelter system.

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City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus (BLAC) announced a package of bills to improve the diversity, equity and inclusion practices at the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). The bills seek to address the historic lack of racial and gender diversity in the FDNY and were heard at an oversight hearing of the Council’s Committee on Fire and Emergency Management.

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Council calls on New Yorkers to submit ideas for projects they wish to see funded

City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council announced the kick-off to the twelfth cycle of Participatory Budgeting and called on members of the public to submit ideas on what projects they want to see funded.

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Includes bill officially designating geographic boundaries of Times Square as ‘sensitive area’ by law

City Hall, NY – Today, the Council approved two bills to address gun violence, as well as legislation to support expanded language access at abortion providers and prevent opioid overdoses at bars and clubs. Introduction 602-A, sponsored by Speaker Adrienne Adams, defines the geographical boundaries of the Times Square area – now classified by State law as a “sensitive area” where licensed individuals are restricted from carrying concealed weapons. 

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Council’s $1 million allocation will fund abortions and practical support for those in need, follows passage of historic laws to expand abortion access and narrow maternal health disparities

City Hall, NY – Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and the Council’s Women’s Caucus announced that the New York City Council is providing $1 million towards expanding access to abortion care in New York City.

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City Hall, NY – Speaker Adrienne Adams announced support for legislation to ban solitary confinement and the scheduling of a hearing on the bill for next week. The Speaker released the following statement:

“The Department of Correction’s stated mission is to create a safe and supportive environment while providing individuals in its care with a path to successfully re-enter their communities.

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“September 11th is a day that forever changed our city and this nation, and it carries so much pain. As a native New Yorker, I share in the feeling that it will remain a day we never forget. We will always remember the thousands of people we lost here in New York City, other parts of the country, and due to illness from toxic exposure at Ground Zero.

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“New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents deserve better. The conflicting reports of water contamination at Riis Houses raise more questions that need to be answered, leaving the residents understandably concerned and outraged. The Council intends to conduct oversight to ensure transparency and clarity regarding water quality and safety for all residents of NYCHA.” 

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City Hall, NY – In response to the congestion pricing Environmental Assessment (EA) released on August 10, 2022, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams submitted public comments to the Environmental Justice Stakeholders Working Group of the Central Business District Tolling Program. She expresses her concerns about persistent transit inequities for many communities of color in the outer-boroughs, and the environmental impacts on low-income communities of color.

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