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Jan 16, 2025
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12:30 PM
Committee on Land Use
A vote. The committee unanimously approves LU 206, a proposal for a commercial overlay for the Gleason Funeral Home in Whitestone, Queens. The overlay aims to bring the long-standing funeral home into zoning conformance and allow for additional parking.
4 min
Jan 16, 2025
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10:00 AM
Committee on Immigration
A hearing on New York City's protections and resources for immigrant communities in light of potential changes to federal immigration policies under the incoming Trump administration.
Discussions focused on:
- Strengthening sanctuary city policies
- Expanding legal services
- Improving agency compliance with existing laws
- Addressing concerns about increased ICE enforcement and family separations
The council introduced resolutions calling for state-level protections and a bill to create accountability for violations of city sanctuary laws.
Features testimony from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO), and the public.
6 hr 27 min
Jan 15, 2025
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11:30 AM
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises
A vote. The committee unanimously approves Land Use Application 206 (LU 206) for the Gleason Funeral Home Commercial Overlay in Whitestone, Queens, which aims to bring the long-standing funeral home into conformance and provide additional parking.
5 min
Jan 15, 2025
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11:00 AM
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions
A hearing on the proposed landmark designation of the Jacob Day residence at 50 West 13th Street in Manhattan.
Discussions focused on:
- The building's historical significance as a rare surviving Greek Revival style row house from 1845
- Its connection to prominent African American businessman and civil rights advocate Jacob Day
- Its later role as a cultural hub housing the 13th Street Repertory Company theater
Features testimony from the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the public.
19 min
Jan 14, 2025
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10:00 AM
Committee on Finance
A hearing on several bills related to property tax administration and preventing deed theft.
Discussions focused on:
- Improving outreach about tax exemptions
- Recording tax liens in ACRIS
- Notifying council members of property recordings for long-held properties
- Alerting interested parties of property recordings
Features testimony from the Department of Finance (DOF) and the public.
1 hr 7 min