The Council will also vote to require public education ahead of ranked choice elections.
City Hall – Today the New York City Council will vote on historic legislation to mandate significant reforms to the street vendor system. The number of food vending permits has been capped at 3,000 since 1983, despite high demand.
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The report was commissioned by the Council and proposes charging FHV companies for each minute their vehicles spend in Manhattan below 96th street without a passenger, to amplify the gridlock-reduction benefits of congestion pricing
New York, NY – Today, transportation and traffic analyst Charles Komanoff released Curbing For-Hire Vehicle Stockpiling in the Manhattan Core, a report to the New York City Council that proposes charging ride-hail for-hire vehicle companies (such as Lyft, Uber and Via) a per-minute charge on empty vehicle time to reduce congestion in the Manhattan taxi zone, extending from 96th Street to the Battery.
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City Hall – Today, during the New York City Council’s 2021 Charter meeting, the Council will vote on the appointment of several new committee chairs.
“I look forward to working alongside all of my colleagues in the coming year, including these newly appointed committee chairs. There is much work ahead for all of us as we rebuild our city from the devastation brought on by COVID-19, but I am confident that we can face any challenge by working together,” said Council Speaker Corey Johnson.
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The Council will also vote to require additional reporting on remote learning in public schools
City Hall – Today the New York City Council will vote on legislation designed to protect fast-food workers from unfair firings. Under proposed legislation, fast-food employers would be prohibited from terminating employees or substantially reducing their hours without providing bona fide economic reasons or an employee’s demonstrated failure to satisfactorily perform job duties or misconduct.
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New York, NY – Below is a statement from Council Speaker Corey Johnson on the Council’s Dec. 7 petition with the New York City Office of Collective Bargaining to voluntarily recognize the newly formed Association of Legislative Employees, a union that will represent two civil service titles in the Council’s Finance Division. The two titles, which represent 23 staff members, are “Legislative Financial Analyst” and “Senior Legislative Financial Analyst.” This historic action now goes to the Office of Collective Bargaining for certification.
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Legislation is accompanied by the Council’s new “Planning Together” report on failures of City’s long-term planning process
New York, NY – New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson today issued the Planning Together report, which details the failures of the City’s long-term planning processes and explores trends and national best practices for long-term planning.
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Council Member Adams replaces former Council Member Donovan Richards
New York, NY — Speaker Corey Johnson today announced the appointment of Council Member Adrienne Adams as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety for the remaining of the current legislative term. Adams is replacing former Council Member Donovan Richards, now Queens Borough President. The Committee on Public Safety, which has oversight over the New York Police Department, is one of the Council’s most critical committees.
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The Council will also vote on resolution to urge state to pass Walking While Trans bill
City Hall – Today the New York City Council will vote on two important pieces of legislation to support the city’s arts and culture sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on New York City’s arts and culture organizations.
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U.S. District Court Judge Ronnie Abrams ruled that the legislation does not violate the constitutional rights of the plaintiffs
The City Council won a legal challenge to several bills designed to protect residential and commercial tenants during the pandemic. The lawsuit was brought by landlords who argued that the three bills, which were part of a COVID-19 relief package for New Yorkers, violated their constitutional rights.
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“Mayor David Dinkins was a remarkable public servant whose grace and dignity set the standard for what compassionate leadership can achieve. He believed New York City could meet any challenge it faced by working collectively.
“As the city’s 106th mayor, he made it his mission to look out for communities who needed the most help, but who were often the most overlooked. He made history as the city’s first – and still only – Black mayor, and inspired a generation of future leaders, many of whom he enjoyed mentoring.
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