Council has passed 111 bills, including overrides of 17 Adams-era vetoes, and introduced a record 1,200 bills in first 100 days
NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council marked its first 100 days of the new term by highlighting an ambitious legislative and oversight record focused on affordability, public safety, and making city government work more efficiently for New Yorkers. Under Speaker Julie Menin’s leadership, the Council has responded urgently to the challenges New Yorkers face every day, from access to child care and housing to consumer and worker protections and combatting rising hate.
In its first 100 days, this Council has passed 111 introductions and resolutions in total and introduced more than 1,200 pieces of legislation, more than any other in Council history. During this period, the Council also overrode 17 mayoral vetoes from the previous mayoral administration, more than in the last decade combined, and held 84 oversight hearings. Overall, this marks one of the most active starts to a legislative session in recent history.
The Council has made affordability a central focus, including efforts to implement universal child care across the five boroughs. That work has included elevating child care as a priority through the creation of a new, standalone Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, advancing legislation to require the Department of Education (DOE) to report quarterly on invoice payments to child care providers to address chronic late-payment failures, and streamlining child care program permitting.
“In our first 100 days, the Council has passed major legislative packages and laid a strong foundation for the work ahead. The results speak for themself,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “We have moved with urgency to deliver results for New Yorkers while governing responsibly. I am proud of our early progress tackling the issues people face every day, including advancing efforts to combat hate, expanding access to child care, cracking down on emergency no-bid contracts, and strengthening worker protections.”
The Council has also prioritized enhancing efficiency and good governance practices with a legislative package to reform the city contract procurement system, adding guardrails against the use of emergency contracts, strengthening protections against false information on the qualifications of bidders for city contracts, and increasing the accessibility of critical information for vendors. The Council also included several creative solutions to identify efficiencies and generate additional revenue for the City while protecting essential services in the Preliminary Budget Response.
Efforts to elevate quality of life for all New Yorkers and improve public safety have also been a top priority for the Council during its first 100 days. As part of the Council’s Five-Point Plan to Combat Antisemitism, the body advanced a legislative package that includes the Schools and Houses of Worship Access and Safety Act, legislation to enhance public safety, transparency, and accountability by requiring the New York Police Department (NYPD) to develop and publicly post response plans to protests outside schools or houses of worship. The Council also approved a pilot program aimed at improving street cleanliness and ensuring timely removal of snow or ice at bus shelters, bike share stations, and other public spaces.
“Over the first 100 days, this Council has moved with urgency to advance an agenda centered on affordability, public safety, and quality of life for New Yorkers,” said Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams. “From strengthening childcare and worker protections to advancing housing, homeownership, and efforts to combat hate, our work reflects a clear commitment to meeting the needs of communities across the city. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished so far and focused on continuing to deliver tangible progress for New Yorkers in the months ahead.”
“One hundred days in, our record speaks for itself,” said Majority Leader Shaun Abreu. “We’ve expanded worker protections, advanced supportive housing, and taken steps to clean our sidewalks and speed up our buses. We’ve pushed for safer streets and better transit and are making New York more affordable. We’re building on this momentum and continuing to deliver for working New Yorkers.”
“In just 100 days, the New York City Council has shown that we are here to deliver,” said Majority Whip Kamillah M. Hanks. “We pushed back against the Mayor’s proposed 9.5 percent property tax increase and instead put forward a budget response identifying roughly $6 billion in alternative savings, revenue, and efficiencies without cutting services or raising broad-based taxes. We also proposed restoring $30.7 million for libraries, $30 million for cultural institutions, $16.9 million for housing and domestic violence legal services, $5 million for student mental health services, and $7.8 million for CUNY Reconnect after those priorities were left out of the Mayor’s budget. This Council has made clear that we will not accept higher taxes, fewer services, and broken promises. We will continue to fight for a city that is affordable and delivers for every New Yorker.”
“In the first 100 days of this historic, women-led Council, we are already delivering meaningful, people-centered progress, and communities like District 8 are experiencing that impact firsthand,” said Deputy Whip Elsie Encarnacion. “From expanding the power of youth boards so young people have a genuine seat at the table to establishing critical safeguards that protect minors from unauthorized DNA collection, we are advancing a safer and more just city for the next generation. As Chair of the Committee on Immigration, I am also proud to help lead efforts that center the voices of immigrant communities, engage directly with advocates, and respond to the complex challenges our families are facing. At the same time, we are continuing to advance policies that strengthen affordability and expand opportunity across our city. These accomplishments represent concrete steps toward a future in which every family, including those in District 8, has the support and resources needed to thrive.”
“In the first 100 days of this new Council session, we have worked tirelessly to advance the priorities of our constituents,” said Deputy Leader Chris Banks. “We have remained sharply focused on affordability, ensuring more New Yorkers can afford to live in a city that too often feels out of reach, alongside public safety issues and quality-of-life issues citywide. Under the leadership of Speaker Julie Menin, this Council has shown New Yorkers that we have their backs, and we will continue to do so as budget season nears to a close. Legislatively, we have taken action to combat hate, protect our schools and places of worship, and provide continued support for homeowners and tenants alike; including strengthening deed theft prevention and tenant protections in both public and private housing. Over the next 3.5 years, we will continue to be a proactive Council, not a reactive one.”
“In just 100 days, this Council has proven that we can move the needle on the issues that define daily life for New Yorkers,” said Deputy Leader Sandra Ung. “We have secured tangible wins, from expanding childcare for working families and strengthening worker protections to taking a firm stand against hate and housing insecurity. We are building a foundation of accountability and action, but our work is far from over. I am eager to continue collaborating with Speaker Julie Menin and the entire Council to build on these early successes and ensure every New Yorker has the opportunity to succeed.”
“The City Council has remained focused on meeting the moment and addressing the issues that matter most to New Yorkers,” said Council Member Linda Lee. “Affordability continues to weigh heavily on working families, and we are committed to preserving the essential services residents depend on while advancing solutions to ease financial strain – such as expanding Fair Fares and investing in early childhood care. As we move beyond the first 100 days, the Council will keep fighting to protect critical services and ensure New Yorkers can continue to live in the city they call home.”
“I’m so proud of what this Council has achieved in the last 100 days under the bold leadership of Speaker Menin,” said Council Member Shekar Krishnan. “We’ve taken on billion-dollar corporations by overriding the former Mayor’s veto of my legislation to protect 100,000 Uber and Lyft drivers from unfair firings, and we’ve used our oversight powers to protect our immigrant communities and defend our sanctuary city laws. This is a Council that is unafraid to take on the hard fights and deliver real results for New Yorkers.”
“Affordability, safety, and quality of life are what our constituents care about most, and this Council is meeting those needs with urgency,” said Council Member Eric Dinowitz. “In our first 100 days under Speaker Menin, we’ve advanced a bold agenda with a direct impact on my constituents in the North Bronx and New Yorkers citywide. By holding agencies accountable and demanding excellence in service delivery, our work is translating into real results, and we will not slow down.”
“The work of this Council in our first 100 days reflects a strong commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for all New Yorkers,” said Council Member Kevin C. Riley. “We have prioritized legislation that supports families, protects workers, expands pathways to homeownership, and strengthens public safety in our communities. These policy wins are steps toward a more fair and livable city. I look forward to continuing this work in partnership with my colleagues and the communities we serve.”
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