A hearing on Healthy NYC, a city initiative aimed at increasing life expectancy in NYC to 83 years by 2030, and related legislation.

Discussions focused on progress in areas like:

• COVID-19 mortality
• Persistent challenges in chronic diseases
• Racial disparities in health outcomes

The committee heard two proposed bills:

• Intro 641 on nutrition standards for children's meals in restaurants
• Intro 1047 on establishing a sleep apnea screening program

Features testimony from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the public.

A hearing on improving accessibility to city services, focusing on:

• Next Generation 911 (NG911) implementation
• Text-to-911 capabilities in multiple languages
• American Sign Language (ASL) public service announcements on LinkNYC kiosks

Discussions centered on the timeline for NG911 rollout, current limitations of text-to-911 services, and the need for greater engagement with disability advocates.

Council members expressed disappointment with the lack of concrete plans for expanding language accessibility and limited collaboration with the deaf and hard of hearing community since 2020.

Features testimony from the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) and the public, including deaf community advocates.

A hearing on four proposed bills related to youth mental health:

• Establishing a pilot program for mental health professionals in student wellness clubs
• Creating student wellness club toolkits
• Implementing a peer-to-peer mental health training program in schools
• Requiring community outreach on mental health counseling after violent incidents

Discussions focused on existing mental health programs in schools, implementation challenges, the need for culturally competent services, student privacy concerns, and the importance of peer-led initiatives.

Features testimony from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Department of Education (DOE), and the public.

A hearing on CUNY's response to the Lippman report on antisemitism and discrimination.

Discussions focused on implementing recommendations to address antisemitism on campuses, including improving complaint systems, providing more training, and enhancing safety measures.

Council members pressed for clearer definitions of antisemitism, stronger accountability, and more transparent data on incidents and disciplinary actions. Jewish students testified about experiencing antisemitism and feeling unsafe on campus.

Debates arose over balancing free speech with addressing discrimination and the pace of CUNY's policy changes

Features testimony from CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez, CUNY officials, Jewish students, campus organizations, and the public.

The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.

Bills passed at this meeting include:

• Prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops
• Creating a 311 category for unlicensed cannabis retailer complaints
• Designating November 30th as Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City

The council also approves multiple land use items, including developments in Brooklyn Yards and Crown Heights, as well as the Port Authority bus terminal replacement project.