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As seen on NY1 Spectrum News
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Latest Meetings
Oct 15, 2024
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11:00 AM
Committee on Immigration
A hearing on resources available in New York City for immigrant youth who arrived as unaccompanied children.
Discussions focused on:
- The significant increase in unaccompanied minors
- Gaps in services including lack of age-appropriate shelter and legal representation
- Challenges in accessing education and healthcare
- The need for improved interagency coordination
Features testimony from:
- Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA)
- Administration for Children's Services (ACS)
- Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
- Legal service providers
- Community organizations
- The public
4 hr 12 min
Oct 10, 2024
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01:30 PM
Stated Meeting
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.
Notably at this meeting, the council passed several bills related to maternal health, including measures to increase transparency in maternal mortality data and improve workplace accommodations for new mothers.
The council also introduced new legislation on various topics such as combating illegal cannabis businesses, preventing gift card scams targeting seniors, and providing luggage for youth in foster care.
50 min
Oct 10, 2024
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11:00 AM
Committee on Housing and Buildings
A vote. The committee unanimously passes proposed intro number 956-C, allowing approved or alternative artwork to be fixed to or painted directly on sidewalk sheds and construction fences in New York City, with the artwork permitted to remain as long as the structure has a valid permit.
2 min