Legislative package mandates transparency around NYPD response plans to protests that pose a risk of intimidation, obstruction, or injury, while fully protecting constitutional rights to protest

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council approved the Schools and Houses of Worship Access and Safety Act, legislation that enhances 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 that contain the risk of physical obstruction, physical injury, intimidation, or interference.

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NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council launched its new Budget Dashboards, an innovative, public tool to make the City’s budget process more transparent, accessible, and equitable for New Yorkers. The two dashboards, created by the Council’s Finance Division, Web Development Unit, and Data Team, translate dense budget books into easy-to-understand pie charts that visualize the City’s budgeted expenses and projected revenue sources from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 to Fiscal Year 2027.

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NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced the appointment of Nathan Toth to lead the Council’s Finance Division. A veteran of city government and municipal budgeting, Toth previously served in the Council’s Finance Division for 15 years, most recently as a Deputy Director. He returns to the Council from the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), where he served as Chief Financial Officer.

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New York, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement after an immigration judge ordered the removal of City Council employee Rafael Rubio from the United States. Rubio was detained more than two months ago during a routine immigration check-in despite having legal authorization to remain in the country.

“Today, Judge Conroy ordered the removal of Rafael Rubio, our City Council employee, from the United States.

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New York, NY – At today’s New York City Council Preliminary Budget hearing for the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation, Speaker Julie Menin secured a commitment from Corporation Counsel Steve Banks that the City’s Law Department will create a public online portal to release documents related to post-9/11 air quality and health risks.

During questioning at the hearing, Banks confirmed that following Speaker Menin’s questioning during his February 4 confirmation hearing, he directed the Law Department to review the issue and begin preparing documents for public release.

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NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on Moody’s Ratings revising New York City’s outlook to “negative:”

“Moody’s revised outlook is a clear warning sign that New York City must take its long-term fiscal challenges seriously.

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NEW YORK, NY – New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced several senior staff appointments to strengthen the Council’s work on economic development, strategic partnerships, and compliance.

“These appointments help bolster our efforts to take the Council in a new, more proactive direction to deliver results for every resident of the five boroughs,” said Speaker Julie Menin.

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Council also passes legislation requiring convening of quadrennial commission to review elected officials’ salaries

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to establish 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. The legislation comes after the city saw two major snowstorms that left hundreds of bus shelters and stops snowed in for days.

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Findings suggest the City can avoid tapping the Rainy Day Fund

Separate Council forecast shows relatively stronger revenue outlook than the Office of Management and Budget for FY 26 & 27

City Hall, NY – Speaker Julie Menin and Finance Chair Linda Lee today released the New York City Council’s March 2026 Economic and Tax Revenue Forecast, alongside an initial analysis identifying nearly $1.7 billion in potential savings and additional revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which ends June 30.

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City Hall, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement on the federal court’s decision to delay the release of City Council employee Rafael Rubio, who has been in federal detention since January 12, 2026: 

“We are deeply disappointed and outraged that our City Council colleague Rafael Rubio remains in federal custody.

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