On Saturday, Dr. Hazel Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference, passed away. Speaker Adrienne Adams issued the following statement.
“Dr. Hazel Dukes committed her entire life to advancing civil rights, racial justice, and economic empowerment of our people. She was a lifelong champion for justice and equity, and never stopped fighting for a brighter future for our country.
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Council also voted on legislation to protect domestic violence survivors’ ability to safely vote
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass legislation requiring the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to provide families with information on legal services. As the city agency responsible for conducting child welfare investigations, ACS’ invasive methods and disproportionate impact on Black, Hispanic, and low-income families have long raised concerns.
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“With the resignation of deputy mayors, it has become clear that Mayor Adams has now lost the confidence and trust of his own staff, his colleagues in government, and New Yorkers. He now must prioritize New York City and New Yorkers, step aside and resign. This administration no longer has the ability to effectively govern with Eric Adams as mayor.
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Following Mayor Adams’ meeting with border czar Tom Homan, the mayor announced an incoming executive order to re-establish the ability for ICE agents to operate on Rikers Island for criminal enforcement. This meeting comes days after top Washington D.C. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials interfered in his criminal case and the same day several DOJ officials resigned in protest, including the Acting U.S.
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Council also passed legislation to strengthen deed theft protections
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted on legislation to improve the Department of Correction’s responses to incidents of sexual violence. Two bills require DOC to improve its reporting and tracking of incidents of sexual violence and harassment to protect staff and those in custody within city jails.
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Project is expected to produce over 250 new homes, 100 of which will be permanently affordable, and community benefits
City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use voted to approve a rezoning of the Arrow Linen site at 441 and 467 Prospect Avenue in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.
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It was recently reported that City Hall distributed a memo to municipal employees weeks ago that provided confusing guidance on in-person interactions with non-local law enforcement, including federal immigration officials. The memo sets a new threshold of “reasonably feel[ing] threatened or fear[ing] for…safety” for which the employee “should give the officer the information they have asked for (if available to you) or let them enter the site” without a judicial warrant.
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Committee to advance action steps to combat severe racial disparities and strengthen coordinated, systemic solutions
City Hall, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams convened the first meeting of the Maternal Health Steering Committee, a group of advocates, medical providers, union leaders, and elected officials, to confront the city’s maternal mortality crisis.
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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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