City Hall event marks 20 years of Urban Upbound’s partnership with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection providing free tax preparation services for New Yorkers

Celebration underscores Speaker Menin’s and DCWP’s commitment to transparency and helping New Yorkers keep more of what they earn

NEW YORK, NY — New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), and Urban Upbound today celebrated Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day at City Hall, highlighting the critical role free tax preparation plays in helping working families access the refunds they deserve.

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City Council announces 5-point legislative and funding package focused on education, protecting schools and houses of worship, and resources to confront hate

Includes new commitment of $1.25 million over 2 years to the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

NEW YORK, NY – New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced a comprehensive, Council-led package of legislative and funding actions to combat antisemitism, strengthen protections for schools and all houses of worship, and expand Holocaust education citywide.

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Speaker Menin also marks first Stated Meeting as Speaker by unveiling new Leadership Team 

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to approve new committee assignments and the Speaker’s Leadership Team, which includes representation from all five boroughs. 

“At a critical moment for New Yorkers, I am proud to announce Council leadership and committees that reflect the urgent need for serious governance, collaboration, and results,” 

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“Today, Governor Hochul laid out a clear agenda to address the challenges New Yorkers face every day: the crushing cost of childcare, limited affordable housing options, rising utility bills, and the need for safety and accountability. I appreciate the Governor’s partnership and continued commitment to New York City. This is a moment when we need comprehensive solutions and collaboration at every level of government.

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“After a City Council staffer was detained by ICE yesterday while attending a routine immigration check-in, our offices immediately moved to coordinate with advocates at the New York Immigration Coalition and the outstanding lawyers at the New York Legal Assistance Group who filed an emergency habeas petition last night.

“We have confirmed this morning that the staffer is being held in New York State, confirming that the habeas petition was properly filed and preventing his removal from the State until his petition is resolved by a court.

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NEW YORK, NY – Today, a New York City Council employee was detained by federal immigration officials during an immigration appointment in Bethpage, Nassau County, NY. Speaker Julie Menin will host an emergency update on this evolving situation at 6:45 PM in City Hall.

Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement:

“This afternoon, a City Council employee was detained by federal immigration officials at a routine immigration appointment.

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History-making new appointments include first-ever female Chief of Staff to the City Council Speaker and first-ever Chief Equity Officer

NEW YORK, NY — New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced a slate of senior leadership appointments. Earlier today, Speaker Menin’s colleagues elected her to lead the city’s legislative body.

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NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Council voted today to elect Julie Menin as Speaker during its 2026 Charter Meeting. Official images from the meeting will be made available here.

Read Julie Menin’s first speech as Speaker, as prepared for delivery:

Thank you everyone.

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Speaker Menin is a three-time City Commissioner and former regulatory attorney with a history of strengthening consumer and worker protections

NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Council voted today during its 2026 Charter Meeting to elect Julie Menin as Speaker. Speaker Menin will lead the City Council during a pivotal moment, when the lawmaking body will address the affordability crisis, an affordable housing shortage, and other key issues.

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In response to Mayor Adams vetoing 19 bills recently passed by the Council, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams issued the following statement: 

“It is unsurprising that this mayor is ending his term by demonstrating, once again, that protecting and supporting working-class New Yorkers is not his priority. His vetoes put special interests above greater affordability and opportunity for hardworking New Yorkers, and public safety.

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