New York City Council

Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a proposed pied-à-terre tax aimed to generate additional revenue for New York City:

“This is a smart, sensible proposal that will generate significant new revenue to help fund the vital services New Yorkers rely on.

Coupled with the Council’s proposals to secure additional revenue from the highest earners — including PTET changes and adjustments to the UBT/PIT credit — this is the comprehensive approach we need to strengthen the City’s fiscal footing and tackle the affordability crisis without burdening working New Yorkers.”

“At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are being challenged and, in some cases, scaled back across our country, the New York City Council—representing one of the most diverse populations in the nation—remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing equity for all New Yorkers. Let me be clear: diminishing or erasing equity-centered frameworks is not the path forward.

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From Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, April 19, New Yorkers ages 11 years old and up can vote online or in person at poll sites in 22 participating Council districts

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Speaker Julie Menin and the New York City Council kicked off Participatory Budgeting (PB) Vote Week, encouraging New Yorkers who are 11 years old and up to make their voices heard by voting for projects to improve their communities.

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Yanery Cruz will lead the Caucus’ policy, budget, and advocacy agenda

NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, along with Council Members Chi Ossé and Justin Sanchez, the Co-Chairs of the Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus, announced the historic appointment of Yanery Cruz to serve as the Caucus’ first-ever Executive Director.

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Council’s proposals for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 would avoid increasing property taxes, drawing down reserves, or reducing critical services for New Yorkers

Council also prioritizes expanding Fair Fares to provide free transit and seed up to $3,000 in college savings account to put every New York family on a clearer path to financial stability

NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council published its response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget proposal, offering an alternative budgeting path for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027.

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NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Council Members, and civic engagement leaders held a press conference on National Census Day to push back against the Trump administration’s efforts to include a citizenship question in the 2030 Census and to call for proactive investment and planning ahead of the next count.  

The rally at the rotunda at City Hall highlighted the importance of an accurate Census count to ensure New York receives an appropriate share of federal funding and Congressional representation.

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