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Feb 10, 2025
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10:00 AM
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A hearing on the status of the yellow cab industry and proposed legislation affecting taxis and for-hire vehicles in New York City.
Discussions focused on:
- Vehicle accessibility requirements
- The impact of congestion pricing
- Driver compensation
- Insurance coverage
Key bills addressed included:
- Requiring warning decals for cyclists
- Extending vehicle retirement dates
- Studying electric vehicle adoption
- Potentially lowering insurance requirements
Features testimony from the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), industry stakeholders, disability advocates, and the public.
2 hr 42 min
Feb 05, 2025
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11:00 AM
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions
A hearing on two affordable housing projects: The Beacon in East Harlem and 581 Grant Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn.
The Beacon includes 281 affordable units with 37% family-sized apartments and rehabilitation of a multi-service center.
The 581 Grant Avenue project features 73 affordable units, including the first-ever 4-bedroom units in NYC affordable housing, and 8,700 sq ft of community facility space.
Discussions focused on unit mix, affordability levels, local hiring commitments, and potential for increasing housing units under new zoning regulations.
Features presentations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), The Community Builders, Thorobird Companies, and Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services.
47 min
Jan 30, 2025
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01:30 PM
Committee on Small Business
A hearing on legal and regulatory challenges affecting small businesses in New York City.
Discussions focused on three proposed bills:
- Intro 1132 (requiring SBS to report on violations issued to businesses and conduct education/training)
- Intro 449 (establishing a commercial landlord watch list focused on tenant harassment)
- Intro 1082 (requiring a study on costs/fees related to opening and maintaining a small business)
Key issues addressed included:
- Navigating complex regulations
- High operational costs
- Commercial tenant harassment
- Access to legal assistance
- Burdensome fines and violations
The hearing also explored various SBS support programs such as the Commercial Lease Assistance program and NYC Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST).
Features testimony from the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and the public.
2 hr 57 min
Jan 30, 2025
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01:00 PM
Committee on Education
A hearing on special education services in New York City Public Schools.
Discussions focused on ongoing challenges in service delivery, including:
- Staffing shortages
- Delays in evaluations and services
- Transportation issues
- Inequities in access to programs
The Department of Education (DOE) presented efforts to improve services, such as expanding specialized autism programs and increasing related service provider staffing.
Council members pressed for more data and specific plans to address gaps, calling for increased funding, staffing, and accountability measures.
Features testimony from the Department of Education (DOE) and the public.
6 hr 53 min
Jan 30, 2025
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01:00 PM
Committee on Parks and Recreation
A hearing on preventing brush fires in NYC parks, addressing the increasing threat due to recent drought conditions and climate change impacts.
Discussions focused on the challenges in fighting these fires, including difficult terrain and lack of water access in some areas.
The hearing explored proposed legislation for a wildfire mitigation plan and tree maintenance prioritization criteria. Debates centered on the need for increased funding, staffing, specialized equipment, and training to better prevent and respond to brush fires.
Features testimony from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), NYC Parks Department, environmental groups, park advocates, and the public.
2 hr 27 min