The citymeetings.nyc logo showing a pigeon at a podium with a microphone.

citymeetings.nyc

Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.

New York City Council

City Council Stated Meeting

Feb 28, 2024

·

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

Read summaries and watch videos for short segments that matter to you.

REMARKS

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

·

46 sec

INVOCATION

Invocation by Pastor Louis Lam

Pastor Louis Lam prays for wisdom, open-mindedness, and love in governing New York City.

0:06:26

·

125 sec

REMARKS

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

·

38 sec

REMARKS

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

·

8 min

REMARKS

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

·

119 sec

REMARKS

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

·

84 sec

REMARKS

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

·

121 sec

REMARKS

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

·

154 sec

REMARKS

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

·

120 sec

REMARKS

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

·

63 sec

REMARKS

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

·

73 sec

REMARKS

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

·

84 sec

REMARKS

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

·

105 sec

Citymeetings.nyc pigeon logo

Is citymeetings.nyc useful to you?

I'm thrilled!

Please help me out by answering just one question.

What do you do?

Thank you!

Want to stay up to date? Sign up for the newsletter.