City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to establish a licensing program for NYC hotels. New York City has long regulated businesses in the tourism industry to promote the safety and well-being of visitors. Sightseeing buses, horse-drawn cabs, horse-drawn cab drivers, sightseeing guides, pedicab businesses, and pedicab drivers are all currently required to obtain a license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to operate legally in the city.
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Initiative provided educational information about importance of estate planning and pro bono legal services to draft wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies
City Hall, NY – Earlier this month, the New York City Council collaborated with local law schools and pro bono attorneys to provide free estate planning resources to nearly 150 New Yorkers at a series of events in all five boroughs.
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Commission will seek to re-establish strong standards for Charter revision process, prioritizing extensive public input from New Yorkers and comprehensive policy reviews
City Hall, NY – On Wednesday, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams will introduce legislation to establish a new Charter Revision Commission (CRC) that prioritizes improving city government and transparency and restoring public confidence in local democracy.
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City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams delivered opening remarks at the Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises’ public meeting on the Department of City Planning’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning proposal.
Below are the Speaker’s full remarks as prepared for delivery.
Good morning.
Thank you, Chair Riley, for leading today’s public meeting of the Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises on the Department of City Planning’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity citywide zoning reform proposal.
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“Early childhood educators lay the foundation for academic success, and their work is essential to empowering working families to thrive in New York City. This tentative agreement is a step in the right direction for this critical workforce. As a women-majority City Council, we will continue to advocate for our providers and workers who deserve dignity and support for their invaluable labor that enables our city to succeed.”
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Program Re-Engages New Yorkers Who Have Earned Credits to Return and Finish Their Degrees, including 8,000 Students this Fall
Leaders tour CUNY’s Welcome Center, the central hub where non-traditional students work with admissions specialists to find the right major and campus for them
Manhattan, NY – Today, CUNY Chancellor Félix V.
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Leaders demand safety improvements to prevent obstructions of sidewalks and streets, especially for older adults and residents with disabilities
Jamaica, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, State Senator Leroy Comrie, and community and civic leaders called for improvements to the NYC Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) implementation of its E-Scooter Share program in Southeast Queens.
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“This evening at sundown, Jewish communities across New York City will begin to observe Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days of the Jewish calendar year. On this day of atonement, families and friends will gather to repent, reflect, and commit to approaching the year ahead with renewed hope, purpose, and resolve. I hope all Jewish New Yorkers have an easy and meaningful fast.
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In response to Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announcing a series of innovations in court operations by the Office of Court Administration to help expedite the processing of felony cases and reduce unnecessary delays in New York City’s criminal courts, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Criminal Justice Committee Chair Sandy Nurse issued the following joint statement.
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Council also passed legislation to increase transparency and efficiency in contracting and procurement processes
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass a package of legislation to strengthen maternal health support for birthing people before, during, and after pregnancy and improve transparency of maternal mortality information.
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