Council also passed legislation to enhance the New York City Identification Card (IDNYC) application process
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to expand oversight and accountability within the City’s foster care system for young people, including LGBTQ+ youth who are disproportionally represented and often face the significant challenges of discrimination, inadequate support, and increased risk of homelessness.
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Council Speaker unveils record of achievement innovating new programs and Council proposals that help New Yorkers
Manhattan, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams delivered her fourth State of the City address at Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, outlining her vision for effective leadership of city government. Speaker Adams highlighted major issues facing the city and the Council’s work to tackle them under her leadership.
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Despite a stronger economic outlook for the city, concerns remain from uncertainty caused by federal policy decisions that create inflationary pressures and potential weakness in the labor market
City Hall, NY – Ahead of the New York City Council’s hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Preliminary Budget, the Council released its March 2025 Economic and Tax Revenue Forecast that projects continued momentum in economic activity that has slightly improved the City’s tax revenue outlook, even as uncertainty from the federal policy landscape has created inflationary pressures.
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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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