New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Dec 19, 2024
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01:30 PM
1 hr 40 min
Summary
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.
Notably at this meeting, the council votes on several land use items, finance bills, and legislation related to campaign finance, security for non-public schools, and health insurance for city employees.
The council also passes multiple street co-naming bills and bids farewell to departing member Kalman Yeger, who is leaving to join the New York State Assembly.
Meeting chapters
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Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the December 19, 2024 stated meeting
Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the December 19, 2024 stated meeting of the NYC City Council by welcoming attendees and establishing ground rules for the session. She emphasizes the importance …
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Invocation by Rabbi Yaacov Behrman, Founder of Jewish Future Alliance
Rabbi Yaacov Behrman delivered an invocation, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and offering a prayer for New York City. He called for embracing diversity, honoring individuality, and respecting differences. The …
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Council Member Crystal Hudson honors Lubavitcher Rebbe with street co-naming
Council Member Crystal Hudson introduces the invocation by Rabbi Yaakov Behrman and explains the significance of renaming a street as Lubavitcher Rebbe Way. She highlights the impact of Rabbi Menachem …
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Speaker Adams acknowledges recent losses in New York City
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams begins the council meeting by acknowledging recent tragic events in New York City. She mentions the deaths of several workers and victims of fatal fires across …
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43 sec
Speaker Adams recognizes Bangladesh Victory Day
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams acknowledges the recent celebration of Bangladesh Victory Day. She highlights the significance of this day for the Bangladeshi community in New York City. - Mentions that …
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Speaker Adams recognizes council member birthday and new babies
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams takes a moment to recognize personal milestones among council members. She wishes a happy birthday to one member and acknowledges the arrival of new babies in …
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Speaker Adams bids farewell to council member Kalman Yeger
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams takes a moment to say goodbye to council member Kalman Yeger, who is leaving to join the New York State Assembly. She expresses gratitude for his …
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Speaker Adams summarizes New York City Council achievements in 2024
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams provides a comprehensive summary of the New York City Council's accomplishments in 2024. She highlights various initiatives and legislation that have made a significant impact on …
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4 min
Speaker Adams introduces visitors to the council meeting
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams takes a moment to acknowledge and welcome special guests attending the council meeting. She introduces former colleagues and family members of current council members. - Acknowledges …
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Speaker Adams presents land use items for council vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces land use items for the council to vote on. She presents a specific project related to the Kingsbridge Armory. - Introduces a request for council …
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Speaker Adams presents finance items for council vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces several finance items for the council to vote on. These items include resolutions for appropriating new city revenues, authorizing business improvement districts to increase expenditures, …
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Speaker Adams presents legislation and resolutions for council vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces a wide range of legislation and resolutions for the council to vote on. These cover various topics including infrastructure, food aid, street naming, transportation, campaign …
0:19:44
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4 min
Council Member Hanks praises Black Angels exhibit at City Hall
Council Member Kamillah Hanks expresses her pride and appreciation for the City Hall display honoring the Black Angels, African American nurses who worked at Staten Island's Sea View Hospital during …
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69 sec
Council Member Brewer advocates for renewed farm bill and thanks supporters
Council Member Gale A. Brewer expresses gratitude for support of Resolution 227, which calls for a renewed farm bill with increased funding for food aid. She emphasizes the importance of …
0:25:40
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77 sec
Council Member Lynn Schulman explains and advocates for Intro 1111-A on campaign finance recalculations
Council Member Lynn Schulman explains the purpose of Intro 1111-A, which changes the frequency of recalculating campaign finance contribution and expenditure limits. She urges her colleagues to vote for the …
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Council Member Susan Zhuang speaks in support of street co-naming for Lai Wan “Mary” Chin
Council Member Susan Zhuang expresses her support for a street co-naming bill she sponsored to honor Lai Wan “Mary” Chin, an immigrant who became a significant community resource in Bensonhurst, …
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129 sec
Council Member Cabán speaks on street co-naming for Elizabeth White Marcum
Council Member Tiffany Cabán presents a street co-naming in honor of Elizabeth White Marcum, a dedicated community leader and activist from Astoria, Queens. Cabán highlights Marcum's contributions to workers' rights, …
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75 sec
Council Member Avilés discusses street co-namings in her district
Council Member Alexa Avilés presents three street co-namings in her district, honoring individuals and an organization for their contributions to the community. She provides background on each honoree and explains …
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122 sec
Council Member Shaun Abreu honors Thích Nhất Hạnh and Monnie Callan with street co-namings
Council Member Shaun Abreu delivers remarks about dedicating street co-namings to two remarkable individuals, Thích Nhất Hạnh and Monnie Callan, highlighting their contributions to peace, mindfulness, and community service. He …
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Council Member Julie Won highlights street co-namings in her district
Council Member Julie Won discusses recent street co-namings in her district, highlighting the recognition of her predecessor's mother and a detective's contributions to the community. She expresses gratitude for these …
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Council Member Ossé announces street co-namings honoring community leaders
Council Member Chi A. Ossé announces the official co-naming of three blocks in his district to honor Clara Hayes, Joseph "Scooter Joe" Willins, and Miriam Carter. He provides background information …
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95 sec
Pierina Ana Sanchez explains vote and discusses Kingsbridge Armory
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez explains her vote, focusing on the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment project. She discusses the armory's history, potential, and the community engagement process she led. Sanchez urges …
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83 sec
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers explains her vote and acknowledges street co-namings
Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers acknowledges street co-namings in her district and explains her sponsorship of two bills before voting. She highlights the co-naming for Pat Simon and her co-prime …
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Chris Banks explains vote on street co-naming bill
Council Member Chris Banks explains his vote on a street co-naming bill that honors three community leaders from the 42nd council district: Antonio Fields, Florence M. Hall, and Gail Fedrick. …
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101 sec
Gale A. Brewer explains her vote and honors Linda Carter Cooper
Council Member Gale A. Brewer votes yes on all items except Intros 103-A and 104-A, while also honoring Linda Carter Cooper with a street co-naming. - Mentions Linda Carter Cooper's …
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27 sec
David M. Carr explains vote on street co-naming and Introduction 1111-A
Council Member David M. Carr explains his support for a street co-naming bill honoring the Black Angels, a group of nurses who cared for tuberculosis patients at Seaview Hospital on …
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94 sec
Shahana Hanif explains her vote and honors Samaya Spain
Council Member Shahana Hanif votes aye on all items except for Intros 103-A and 104-A, on which she votes no. She then speaks about the co-naming of a street in …
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Kamillah Hanks explains vote and highlights street co-namings
Council Member Kamillah Hanks explains her vote and highlights several street co-namings in her district, honoring extraordinary leaders who have made significant contributions to Staten Island and beyond. She emphasizes …
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101 sec
Rita Joseph explains her vote on health insurance and street co-naming bills
Council Member Rita Joseph explains her vote on Introduction 265, which ensures continuous health insurance for city employees transferring between agencies. She shares a personal experience of losing health coverage …
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Mercedes Narcisse explains vote and introduces street co-namings
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse expresses gratitude for women's leadership in the council and introduces three street co-naming proposals honoring community leaders. She then votes in favor of several bills. - …
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156 sec
Lincoln Restler explains his vote and honors community members
Council Member Lincoln Restler explains his vote, voting yes on all items except for Intros 103-A and 104-A. He then discusses two street co-namings in his district, honoring Samiya Spain …
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Yusef Salaam explains vote, honoring Fat Man Scoop with street co-naming
Council Member Yusef Salaam explains his vote in favor of co-naming the intersection of 109th Street and Fifth Avenue in honor of Isaac Freeman III, also known as Fat Man …
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96 sec
Lynn Schulman explains vote and discusses street co-namings
Council Member Lynn Schulman explains her vote by highlighting two street co-namings in her district. She discusses the significance of naming streets after Guru Tegh Bahadur Marg Ji and Alfie's …
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95 sec
Kalman Yeger explains his vote on multiple bills
Council Member Kalman Yeger explains his votes on several bills, focusing on Intro 532-A which addresses safety in non-public schools. He votes in favor of most bills, with exceptions for …
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141 sec
Vote outcomes for multiple introductions
The City Council voted on several introductions with varying results. Here's a summary of the outcomes: - All items on the general order calendar were adopted by a vote of …
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Resolution 11 on National Infrastructure Bank Act passes by voice vote
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 11, which calls on the United States Congress to pass and the president to sign HR 4052, the National Infrastructure Bank …
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Resolution 227-A passes: Calls for increased funding for food aid in farm bill
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 227-A, which calls on Congress to pass and the President to sign a renewed farm bill that increases funding for life-saving …
1:11:05
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Resolution 468 on Empire State Licensing Act passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 468, which calls on the New York State legislature to pass and the governor to sign Senate Bill S5960 and Assembly …
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34 sec
Resolution 521 on expanding OSHA trainers passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 521, which calls on the U.S. Department of Labor to increase the number of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) authorized …
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Resolution 522 on Good Jobs Guarantee Act passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 522, which calls on the New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign Assembly Bill A10225 and Senate …
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25 sec
Resolution 576 on tax credit for immigrant workforce development passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 576, which calls on the New York State Legislature to pass legislation allowing New York City to offer tax credits to …
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Council Member Crystal Hudson bids farewell to her chief of staff Casey Addison
Council Member Crystal Hudson expresses her gratitude and admiration for her departing chief of staff, Casey Addison, who is leaving after three years in the role and over a decade …
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Council Member David M. Carr's holiday wishes and farewell to Kalman Yeger
Council Member David M. Carr extends holiday wishes to his colleagues and delivers a heartfelt tribute to departing Council Member Kalman Yeger, who is leaving to join the New York …
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Council Member Kalman Yeger's farewell speech to the New York City Council
Council Member Kalman Yeger delivers a heartfelt farewell speech to the New York City Council, reflecting on his time in office and the significance of the City Hall building. He …
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3 min
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse expresses gratitude and holiday wishes
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse reflects on her time in the City Council, expressing gratitude to her colleagues and the Speaker. She reminisces about her history with Kalman Yeger, emphasizes the …
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Council Member Cabán introduces legislation for DSS receipts and expresses solidarity with Amazon strikers
Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces legislation requiring the Department of Social Services to provide receipts for public benefits applications. She also expresses solidarity with striking Amazon workers and criticizes the …
1:22:54
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106 sec
Council Member Alexa Avilés introduces legislation on biometric data and zero emissions port study
Council Member Alexa Avilés introduces two pieces of legislation: a resolution calling for action on biometric data collection and a zero emissions port feasibility study. She emphasizes the importance of …
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Council Member Robert Holden's farewell remarks for Kalman Yeger
Council Member Robert Holden offers heartfelt remarks about his colleague Kalman Yeger, who is departing the City Council. Holden recounts how Yeger was the first to welcome him to the …
1:26:28
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118 sec
Council member Vickie Paladino bids farewell to Kalman Yeger
Council member Vickie Paladino delivers heartfelt remarks praising departing council member Kalman Yeger for his brilliance, articulation, and friendship. She reflects on their time working together and expresses gratitude for …
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Council Member Kevin C. Riley introduces legislation and bids farewell to a colleague
Council Member Kevin C. Riley introduces two pieces of legislation: Intro 1156 for fair wages and benefits for construction workers, and Resolution 696 to designate a Community Based Organization Day. …
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109 sec
Council Member Brewer introduces legislation on electric bike and scooter safety
Council Member Gale A. Brewer introduces and explains Intro 1145, a local law requiring speedometers on shared electric bicycles and scooters, and limiting speeds for new riders. The legislation aims …
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Council Member Ariola discusses Resolution 5 and bids farewell to Kalman Yeger
Council Member Joann Ariola addresses Resolution 5, emphasizing it as an equity bill and a civil rights issue. She then delivers a heartfelt farewell to departing council member Kalman Yeger, …
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Council Member Yusef Salaam shares personal acknowledgments and congratulations
Council Member Yusef Salaam takes a moment to share personal remarks, including acknowledging his mother's presence, congratulating a staff member, and expressing appreciation for a departing colleague. His comments touch …
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Council Member Eric Dinowitz bids farewell to departing colleague Kalman Yeger
Council Member Eric Dinowitz expresses gratitude and appreciation for departing colleague Kalman Yeger, highlighting his willingness to offer advice, his value-driven approach to politics, and his care for the community …
1:36:04
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117 sec
Council Member Williams acknowledges guests and wishes Speaker happy birthday
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams wishes the Speaker a happy birthday and acknowledges the presence of faculty and students from Lehman College. She expresses her enthusiasm for having students engage …
1:38:06
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Council Member Lynn Schulman bids farewell to departing colleague Kalman Yeger
Council Member Lynn Schulman delivers a heartfelt farewell to departing Council Member Kalman Yeger, expressing gratitude for his welcoming attitude and assistance, particularly with her orthodox constituency. She concludes with …
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