New York City Council
City Council Stated Meeting
Feb 28, 2024
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01:30 PM
43 min
Summary
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.
Meeting chapters
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Council Member Amanda Farías Opens Stated Meeting of February 28, 2024
Council Member Amanda Farías, the Majority Leader of the NYC City Council, inaugurates the stated meeting on February 28, 2024. - Farías welcomes attendees and thanks the public for joining …
0:00:59
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46 sec
Invocation by Pastor Louis Lam
Pastor Louis Lam prays for wisdom, open-mindedness, and love in governing New York City.
0:06:26
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125 sec
Susan Zhuang Acknowledges Pastor Louis Lam's Community Work
Council Member Susan Zhuang acknowledges Pastor Louis Lam's contributions to the Chinese Bensonhurst community.
0:08:32
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38 sec
Communications from Speaker Adrienne E. Adams
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams sends condolences for lost community members and announces upcoming events and cultural heritage months. - Begins with condolences for the passing of individuals from different districts. …
0:09:39
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8 min
Gale A. Brewer on Addressing Lithium Ion Battery Risks in NYC
Council Member Gale A. Brewer discusses the risks of lithium ion batteries in New York City, including a recent deadly fire incident. - Brewer discusses the dangers of lithium ion …
0:18:38
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119 sec
Julie Menin on Street Vending Legislation in NYC
Council Member Julie Menin advocates for the passing of three street vending bills in the New York City Council. - Menin highlights her three legislative initiatives aimed at supporting street …
0:20:41
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84 sec
Mercedes Narcisse on the Medicaid Underfunding Crisis in New York Hospitals
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse discusses the healthcare crisis caused by Medicaid underfunding in New York, highlighting its severe consequences for healthcare workers, hospitals, and over four million Medicaid dependents. - …
0:28:41
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121 sec
Yusef Salaam on the Tragic Fire at 2 Saint Nicholas Place and the Loss of Faizhou Khan
Yusef Salaam, Council Member of the NYC City Council, mourns the loss of Fazil Khan in a tragic fire at 2 Saint Nicholas Place and honors his life and contributions. …
0:30:53
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154 sec
Eric Dinowitz on Legislation for Increased Accessibility and Informing Students on Financial Aid
Council Member Eric Dinowitz presents three pieces of legislation aimed at improving accessibility in the city and informing students about financial aid opportunities. - The first bill establishes accessibility guidelines …
0:33:42
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120 sec
Shahana Hanif on Intro 210 to End 30-60 Day Shelter Stay Caps for Asylum Seekers
Shahana Hanif introduces legislation to end the mayor's restrictions on shelter stays for asylum seekers. - Hanif reintroduces intro 210, aiming to abolish the 30-60 day caps on shelter stays …
0:36:33
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63 sec
Althea Stevens on Regulating Social Media Use Among Youth
Council Member Althea Stevens introduces legislation to regulate social media use among youth and address mental health concerns. - Two pieces of legislation are introduced; one requires parental or guardian …
0:37:46
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73 sec
Jennifer Gutiérrez on Traffic Safety Challenges and the Need for Systemic Solutions on Broadway
Jennifer Gutiérrez discusses the recent traffic fatality on Broadway, stressing the preventable nature of such incidents and the need for comprehensive solutions. - Expresses condolences for the recent tragic loss …
0:39:07
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84 sec
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez on Regulating Street Vending and Increasing Access to Rapid STI Testing
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez introduces two bills aimed at regulating street vending and increasing access to rapid STI testing. - Intro 431 (formerly 1270) proposes to regulate street vending …
0:40:46
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105 sec