Albany, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams submitted testimony on the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2026 and Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan delivered testimony before the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the Governor’s proposed budget. The testimony focuses on raising costs being shifted to the City from the State, increasing state funding for the City’s early childhood education programs, enacting additional Foundation Aid formula changes, and expanding investments in homeless services, and mental and maternal health care.

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Investigation reveals job search platforms leave out required salary information for thousands of jobs

Council recommends full funding and staffing for Commission on Human Rights, public notice of enforcement actions, and improved government collaboration to strengthen enforcement

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council released New York City Strives for Pay Equity, an investigative report analyzing employer compliance with and agency enforcement of New York City’s landmark 

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Enhancement expands program and its income eligibility for more working-class New Yorkers to access affordable, first-time homeownership opportunities

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council celebrated the release of expanded funding for the HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program that it secured as part of its City for All housing plan following negotiations on the Department of City Planning’s housing text amendment.

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Organized by New York Immigration Coalition – with support from New Immigrant Community Empowerment, La Colmena, Mixteca, and Immigrant-ARC – NYC Community Interpreter Bank will address language access needs citywide

More than $2 million in Council funding to go towards over 60 organizations to support immigrant communities

City Hall, NY – Today, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Members, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), and community partners announced the launch of New York City’s first-ever Community Interpreter Bank and the Protect NYC Families initiative on the steps of City Hall. 

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“President Trump’s decision to freeze federal funding for vital programs that has disrupted Medicaid and early childhood education, while threatening food assistance and other services for Americans, is irresponsible and creating chaos. With New Yorkers now locked out of Medicaid and Head Start portals, residents and providers are already feeling the impacts of this abusive overreach that helps no one and harms many.

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Council also voted to reform lobbying rules for top city government officials after leaving city service

City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to expand supports for youth mental health by increasing resources for school-based peer-to-peer programming. With youth mental health challenges on the rise, Speaker Adrienne Adams first outlined a focus on peer-based mental health solutions for youth in her 2024 State of the City address.

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“Improving the health, safety, and success of all New Yorkers requires partnership and sustained investments to confront the challenges facing our city. We are encouraged that the $1 billion in state funding for our City for All housing plan is included in Governor Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, and look forward to more closely examining the details.

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Commission to focus on strengthening local democracy and advancing government transparency and accountability

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council announced commissioner appointments of the Charter Revision Commission initiated by its enactment of Local Law 121 of 2024. The commission – NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy (The Commission) – will be co-chaired by District Council 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido and New York Urban League President &

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“New York City’s economy has proven to be durable and resilient, resulting in greater tax revenues that the Council’s economists accurately projected. It is imperative that the City’s resources are meaningfully invested in solutions to the challenges facing working-class New Yorkers, and the Administration’s investments must align with its stated goals. While housing and infrastructure investments from the Council’s City for All plan are included in the FY26 Preliminary Budget, there are still investments missing from major city priorities.

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“Meeting the full breadth of New Yorkers’ needs requires consistent investments into comprehensive solutions from our city and state leaders. Governor Hochul’s State of the State address presented important proposals that can support working families, expand access to affordable homeownership, and advance educational opportunities for New Yorkers. I’m encouraged by the Governor’s commitment to providing free school meals, working towards universal child care, and making community college free for working-age students entering high-demand fields.

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