New York City Council“As the Speaker of the New York City Council, I stand in support of Xiu Qing You and his family to demand his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Mr. You is part of a sad and frankly un-American trend that has seen many people who are just trying to make a life in the U.S. end up behind bars. READ MORE
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The New York City Council Votes to Adopt the FY 2019 Budget
The $89 billion agreement reaffirms the Council’s commitment to maintaining and bolstering the City’s central services helping the most vulnerable New Yorkers
City Hall, NY – Speaker Corey Johnson, Finance Committee Chair Daniel Dromm, Capital Budget Subcommittee Chair Vanessa Gibson and members of the New York City Council today voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. READ MORE
Speaker Corey Johnson, Finance Committee Chair Daniel Dromm, Capital Budget Subcommittee Chair Vanessa Gibson and Mayor Bill de Blasio Announce Agreement on FY 2019 Budget
The budget agreement strengthens the City’s social safety net for the poorest New Yorkers and helps seniors, homeowners and young people while remaining fiscally prudent
City Hall, NY – Speaker Corey Johnson, Finance Committee Chair Daniel Dromm, Capital Budget Subcommittee Chair Vanessa Gibson and Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday announced an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. READ MORE
Speaker Corey Johnson, Council Member Carlos Menchaca and the New York City Council Announce Results of The 2017-2018 Participatory Budgeting Cycle
Over 99,250 New Yorkers voted for locally-developed capital projects across the city
City Hall, New York – Today, Speaker Corey Johnson, Council Member Carlos Menchaca and the New York City Council announced the voting results and winning proposals of the 2017-2018 Participatory Budgeting cycle. During the voting period of April 7 through April 21, over 99,250 New Yorkers voted to allocate over $28.5 million in capital funding for locally developed capital projects across 27 Council Districts in New York City. READ MORE
Council to Vote on Comprehensive Opioid and Drug Treatment and Prevention Package
Council will also vote to require full-service animal shelters in all five boroughs
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council will vote on a comprehensive package of legislation to provide opioid and drug treatment and prevention services to New Yorkers. In addition, the Council will vote to require the construction of full-service animal shelters in the five boroughs. READ MORE
Statement by the New York City Council LGBT Caucus Re: Supreme Court of the United States’ Ruling on Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd v. Colorado Human Rights Commission
“We are profoundly disappointed by today’s Supreme Court decision. It sends a message that it is somehow acceptable to discriminate against same-sex couples in the United States. Though the ruling is narrow, it will surely embolden those who seek to erode protections for LGBTQ Americans and those who would relegate us to permanent second-class citizenship. While the New York City Council has successfully passed and improved laws to protect LGBTQ New Yorkers across the five boroughs, there is much more work to do here in the Big Apple. READ MORE
Speaker Johnson, Mayor de Blasio Announce Advisory Commission to Recommend Reforms to New York City’s Property Tax System
Commission, to be co-chaired by Vicki Been and Marc Shaw, will develop proposals to make property taxes more fair, straightforward, and transparent
NEW YORK— Council Speaker Johnson and Mayor de Blasio announced the formation of a new advisory commission, co-chaired by Vicki Been and Marc Shaw, to develop recommendations to reform New York City’s property tax system to make it simpler, clearer, and fairer, while ensuring that there is no reduction in revenue used to fund essential City services. READ MORE
New York City Supports California’s Challenge to Trump Administration’s Roll Back of Contraception Coverage Mandate in Affordable Care Act
City joins 16 other local governments across the United States to protect women’s health
City Hall, NY – In an effort to ensure women have access to birth control, New York City this week filed a brief in federal court opposing the Trump administration’s proposal to roll back the requirements that guarantee contraceptive coverage in most health insurance plans. READ MORE
Statement by Speaker Corey Johnson Re: Memorial Day
“On Memorial Day, we remember the brave women and men who proudly served this country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We are so grateful for their service and their heroism. At the Council, we strive to honor these men and women every day by upholding the traditions of democracy and representative government, the gifts bestowed on all Americans through their courage and valor. READ MORE
Council to Vote to Expand Health Insurance Coverage for Family Members of Deceased Transportation Workers
Council to also vote to broadcast citywide candidate debates
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council will vote on a bill extending health insurance coverage for surviving family members of Department of Transportation (DOT) workers who have died in the line of duty. Next, the Council will vote on a bill requiring the broadcast of citywide candidates debates. READ MORE