Commission to focus on strengthening local democracy and advancing government transparency and accountability
City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council announced commissioner appointments of the Charter Revision Commission initiated by its enactment of Local Law 121 of 2024. The commission – NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy (The Commission) – will be co-chaired by District Council 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido and New York Urban League President &
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“New York City’s economy has proven to be durable and resilient, resulting in greater tax revenues that the Council’s economists accurately projected. It is imperative that the City’s resources are meaningfully invested in solutions to the challenges facing working-class New Yorkers, and the Administration’s investments must align with its stated goals. While housing and infrastructure investments from the Council’s City for All plan are included in the FY26 Preliminary Budget, there are still investments missing from major city priorities.
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“Meeting the full breadth of New Yorkers’ needs requires consistent investments into comprehensive solutions from our city and state leaders. Governor Hochul’s State of the State address presented important proposals that can support working families, expand access to affordable homeownership, and advance educational opportunities for New Yorkers. I’m encouraged by the Governor’s commitment to providing free school meals, working towards universal child care, and making community college free for working-age students entering high-demand fields.
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“Building an affordable and equitable city, where all New Yorkers can successfully raise a family, must be a shared goal throughout our government. As I indicated in my last State of the City address, sustained commitments are required. The reality is that too many families are departing the city they love. Our city’s Black population has declined by nearly 200,000 people over the past two decades, due to the rising cost of living and a lack of affordable homeownership opportunities.
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In response to the resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and reports that the Department of Investigation and FBI are investigating, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams released the following statement:
“These allegations are repulsive, and we are glad that the City’s Department of Investigation and FBI appear to be investigating them and potential overtime corruption.
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Council also passed legislation to revise security program for non-public schools, increase frequency of inflationary adjustments for campaign financing, and co-name over 100 streets and public spaces
City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to add support for New York City’s workforce, including improving the process for municipal employees to maintain their health insurance and benefits coverage when transferring from one agency to another.
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Council’s Food Pantry Initiative received an additional $1 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 city budget to support residents experiencing food insecurity
City Hall, NY – In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 city budget, the New York City Council allocated $8.26 million in discretionary funding for its Food Pantry Initiative to support 405 organizations that operate food pantries and soup kitchens serving New Yorkers across the city.
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Stronger property, personal income and business tax collections drive increased tax revenue projections amidst a resilient national and city economy
City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council released its November 2024 Economic and Tax Revenue Forecast that projects, despite signs of slowing growth, the economy will remain resilient resulting in a slightly improved tax revenue outlook.
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Council-initiated Commission, comprised of members appointed by every City elected official, to improve city government advances
City Hall, NY – On Saturday, the New York City Council’s legislation (Introduction 1088-A) to establish a Charter Revision Commission with representation from every city elected official to improve city government became law. The law’s enactment authorizes the commission, which will focus on improving city government and transparency, restoring public confidence in city government, and strengthening local democracy through a comprehensive review of the entire City Charter.
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Law is enacted after Mayor Adams’ inaction and baffling rhetorical opposition after his administration negotiated to support bill
City Hall, NY – Today, Introduction 360-A, known as the FARE Act, became law as a result of the Mayor taking no action within 30 days of its passage. The new law, which will take effect 180 days after becoming law, prohibits landlords from passing the fees of brokers they hire onto prospective tenants.
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