“The City Council is in close communication with the City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and other public health partners as one New York City resident, and two additional New York State residents, have been quarantined in Nebraska for monitoring following the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius.
While these reports are concerning, the Health Department has assured New Yorkers that the risk to the public at this time remains extremely low.
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Council also approves bills to improve coordination, outreach, and transparency during Code Blue emergencies
City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass a package of legislation to combat vaccine misinformation by requiring the distribution of informational materials about vaccines to public school children and parents and implement a public education plan about the benefits of childhood vaccinations.
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Proposed legislation to create a first-in-the-nation Office of Insurance Accountability would increase support for consumers, enhance transparency, and make recommendations to stabilize growing costs
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Speaker Julie Menin, Council Members, housing advocates, and business leaders rallied in support of proposed legislation that would increase insurance accountability and transparency as rising insurance costs continue to drive up rents, consumer prices, and the cost of living across New York City.
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For the first time in recent history, Mayor and Speaker jointly call for increased revenue and an end to the drain of City resources to the state
Mayor and Speaker urge State to reduce NYC PTET tax credit to raise nearly $1 billion in city revenue and agree on initial savings in the City budget
Mayor and Speaker agree to budget extender as State budget remains unfinished
NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin today called on Albany to help close New York City’s multi-billion dollar budget gap for the 2027 Fiscal Year, urging New York State to finalize its budget that delivers the City’s fair share of funding.
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NYC Council Forms New Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to Shape and Inform Major Housing Policies
NEW YORK, NY – As part of the Council’s proactive land use and housing agenda, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced proposed reforms to the City’s Construction Codes to unlock new housing across the five boroughs.
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New York, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement after Mayor Mamdani’s veto of Introduction 175-B:
“Ensuring students can enter and exit their schools without fear of harassment or intimidation should not be controversial. This bill simply requires the NYPD to clearly outline how it will ensure safe access when there are threats of obstruction or physical injury, while fully protecting First Amendment rights.”
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Council has passed 111 bills, including overrides of 17 Adams-era vetoes, and introduced a record 1,200 bills in first 100 days
NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council marked its first 100 days of the new term by highlighting an ambitious legislative and oversight record focused on affordability, public safety, and making city government work more efficiently for New Yorkers.
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Council also requires transparency on mental health emergency calls
City Hall, NY – Today, ahead of Earth Day, the New York City Council voted to pass a comprehensive legislative package to study how to best increase green spaces in underserved communities, improve public awareness about and access to trails, conduct a pilot program on the use of cool pavement in parks and playgrounds, and create a wildlife management advisory board.
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New York metro area will host 8 matches expected to generate $3.3 billion in economic impact
Bill package also includes plan to create ‘Thierry Henry Way’ in Manhattan, ‘Pelé Way’ in Queens
NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council will introduce a package of legislation advancing a citywide strategy to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and ensure the global tournament delivers meaningful economic opportunities for small businesses and New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
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Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a proposed pied-à-terre tax aimed to generate additional revenue for New York City:
“This is a smart, sensible proposal that will generate significant new revenue to help fund the vital services New Yorkers rely on.
Coupled with the Council’s proposals to secure additional revenue from the highest earners — including PTET changes and adjustments to the UBT/PIT credit — this is the comprehensive approach we need to strengthen the City’s fiscal footing and tackle the affordability crisis without burdening working New Yorkers.”
