“Letitia James has spent her career standing up to powerful interests and fighting for everyday New Yorkers. Now she’s being targeted by a president who abuses the power of the federal government to go after his enemies.
“This is just the latest in Trump’s war on New York. He’s tried to defund our public schools and colleges, intimidate our law firms, deport longtime residents with green cards, and decimate our economy with reckless tariffs.
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City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council released a policy brief outlining the most immediate steps that the City must advance to support the permanent closure of Rikers Island and a successful transition to a borough-based jail system. These include legislative, budget, and administrative solutions to improve access to mental healthcare, reduce recidivism, and ensure coordinated leadership that produces outcomes to reduce case delays and the inflated jail population.
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On Wednesday, Mayor Adams’ administration announced the baselining of $167 million in early childhood education funding in the city budget, including $112 million for 3-K and $55 million for pre-school special education classes. However, the announcement does not include baselined funding for other education priorities championed by the Council. In response, Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan, and Education Committee Chair Rita Joseph released the following joint statement.
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Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency are decimating core components of the federal government and leaving massive holes in key government services that New York City depends on like infectious disease control, counterterrorism and emergency disaster response.
In response, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan, and Governmental Operations, State and Federal Legislation Committee Chair Lincoln Restler released the following joint statement with a plan (see more below) as part of efforts to Trump Proof New York City government, making critical investments in staffing and initiatives to ensure the health and safety of New Yorkers.
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Lawsuit contends mayor’s action is unlawful, tainted by conflict of interest created by quid pro quo related to his federal corruption case, and would undermine safety of all New Yorkers
City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council filed a lawsuit, requesting a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a preliminary injunction, against Mayor Eric Adams’ Executive Order 50 to invite the Trump administration’s ICE to operate an office in Rikers, which was issued by First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro on April 8.
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Fulfilling 2024 State of the City proposals, Council also passed legislation to better track transportation projects contributing to NYC Streets Plan
Council established a Flash Flood Preparedness Pilot Program
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to establish a citywide strategy for ensuring the availability of more public bathrooms, with a goal of creating over 2,1000 in the next ten years – approximately double the existing number.
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City lawmakers called for President Trump’s allies in city and state Congressional delegation to prioritize New York and working families across the U.S.
Pause exemplifies chaos coming directly from White House that is undermining the economy and well-being of New Yorkers
City Hall, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Finance Chair Justin Brannan, joined by other members of the Council’s leadership, warned of the dire emergency that President Trump’s tariffs could create for New York City’s economy with ripple effects across the nation.
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On Tuesday, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro issued Executive Order 50 to re-establish the ability for ICE agents to operate on Rikers Island for criminal enforcement. This comes on the same day that top I.R.S. officials resigned after the agency took steps to share protected tax records for deportation efforts in a departure from decades of practice.
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“Judge Ho’s decision does not absolve Mayor Adams of his actions. It also does not end the chaos and shame this has brought on our city with other ongoing criminal cases and investigations of the mayor’s office. As Judge Ho stated in his ruling, ‘Everything here smacks of a bargain: Dismissal of the indictment in exchange for immigration policy concessions.’ Our city’s mayor should never be in the position of bargaining away New Yorkers and their rights.
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Council plan identifies $6.3 billion in newly available resources to restore destabilizing budget cuts, build a strong foundation for City government, and proactively plan for contingencies
City Hall, NY – New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, and Council Members unveiled the Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget Response that proposes a balanced and responsible budget to provide stability for the city.
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