New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Jan 23, 2025
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01:30 PM
1 hr 2 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 passes several bills including:
- Recognition of Losar (Tibetan New Year) on the alternate side parking calendar
- Reforms to post-employment lobbying rules
- Improvements to 311 customer service
- A package of mental health legislation for youth.
The council also adopts resolutions designating Cecilia Gentili Day and Auschwitz Remembrance Day.
Meeting chapters
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Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the January 23, 2025 stated meeting with introductory remarks
Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the January 23, 2025 stated meeting of the NYC City Council, welcoming attendees and setting the ground rules for the meeting. She emphasizes the importance …
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Invocation by Rabbi Joshua Rabin of the Astoria Center of Israel
Rabbi Joshua Rabin delivered an invocation drawing on Jewish tradition. He shared a Midrash about drawing water from a well as a metaphor for sharing wisdom. The rabbi emphasized the …
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Council Member Tiffany Cabán praises Rabbi Joshua Rabin and discusses community initiatives
Council Member Tiffany Cabán delivers remarks praising Rabbi Joshua Rabin of the Astoria Center of Israel, highlighting his community involvement and efforts in combating antisemitism. She emphasizes the importance of …
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121 sec
Land use call-ups adopted unanimously
The land use call-ups were adopted by the New York City Council with a unanimous vote. - Yeas: 48 - Nays: 0
0:14:42
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6 sec
Opening remarks and context setting
Council Member Adrienne E. Adams opens the meeting with a brief greeting to the attendees. - Sets the tone for the upcoming discussions - Prepares the audience for the topics …
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3 sec
Honoring Cecile Richards and acknowledging recent losses of New Yorkers
Council Member Adams honors Cecile Richards for her work in reproductive rights and acknowledges recent losses of New Yorkers who died while on the job. - Pays tribute to Cecile …
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68 sec
Cease fire in Israel and Palestine
Council Member Adams comments on the recent cease fire between Israel and Palestine after 15 months of conflict. - Acknowledges the devastation caused by 15 months of war - Emphasizes …
0:16:06
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39 sec
Concerns about new presidential administration's actions and importance of local democracy
Council Member Adams expresses concerns about the new presidential administration's actions and emphasizes the importance of local democracy in protecting democratic values. - Criticizes initial actions and executive orders of …
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4 min
Recognitions and celebrations of various events and people
Council Member Adams recognizes and celebrates various events and people, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, Korean American Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Founders Day, Roe v Wade Day, Holocaust …
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3 min
Voting on land use items and resolutions
Council Member Adams presents various land use items and resolutions for voting. - Gleason Funeral Home Commercial Overlay for additional parking spaces - Preconsidered Resolution 712 for funding designation changes …
0:24:33
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75 sec
Various legislative introductions
Council Member Adams presents several legislative introductions for consideration. - Introduction 100: Suspension of alternate side parking for Losar (Tibetan New Year) - Introduction 697-A: Requirement for waste characterization studies …
0:25:49
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112 sec
Package of mental health legislation for youth
Council Member Adams presents a package of legislation aimed at advancing peer-based mental health solutions for the city's youth. - Introduction 1103-A: Requires NYPD to notify the Mayor's Office of …
0:27:42
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156 sec
Council Member Julie Won celebrates bill to recognize Losar on alternate side parking calendar
Council Member Julie Won celebrates Intro 100, a bill to recognize Losar (Tibetan Lunar New Year) by adding it to New York City's alternate side parking calendar. She emphasizes the …
0:30:45
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132 sec
Council Member Lincoln Restler discusses lobbying reform legislation Intro 77-A
Council Member Lincoln Restler presents Intro 77-A, a legislation aimed at reforming lobbying laws in New York City. He highlights the need to restrict the influence of special interests and …
0:33:06
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128 sec
Council Member Eric Dinowitz speaks on Intro 587-A for 311 customer service improvement
Council Member Eric Dinowitz presents his remarks on Intro 587-A, which aims to improve the 311 system by implementing customer satisfaction surveys and allowing users to provide feedback after their …
0:35:19
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125 sec
Council Member Althea Stevens advocates for mental health program in schools
Council Member Althea Stevens speaks in support of Intro 996-A, which establishes a peer-based mental health program for New York students. She emphasizes the importance of equipping young people with …
0:37:30
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67 sec
Council Member Rita Joseph speaks in support of Intro 986-A for mental health support in schools
Council Member Rita Joseph addresses the City Council to speak in support of Intro 986-A, which establishes a pilot program to involve mental health professional candidates in student wellness clubs …
0:38:40
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51 sec
Vote results for general order calendar items
The City Council voted on multiple items from the general order calendar. Here's a summary of the outcomes: - Most items were adopted unanimously with 48 votes in favor, 0 …
0:46:31
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21 sec
Council Member Tiffany Cabán urges support for resolution honoring Cecilia Gentili
Council Member Tiffany Cabán delivers heartfelt remarks urging her colleagues to support a resolution honoring the late Cecilia Gentili, a trans icon and advocate for sex workers' rights. Cabán describes …
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79 sec
Council Member Eric Dinowitz speaks on Auschwitz Remembrance Day resolution
Council Member Eric Dinowitz provides remarks on the significance of passing a resolution to make January 27th Auschwitz Remembrance Day in New York City. He emphasizes the importance of memory …
0:48:33
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82 sec
Resolution 678 designating January 31 as Cecilia Gentili Day passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 678, which designates January 31 annually as Cecilia Gentili Day in New York City. The resolution recognizes Cecilia Gentile's significant contributions …
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27 sec
Resolution 713: Recognizing January 27 as Auschwitz Remembrance Day passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Preconsidered Resolution 713, which recognizes January 27, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and establishes January 27th annually …
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34 sec
Council Member Ariola introduces bill to address illegal street vending
Council Member Joann Ariola addresses the issue of illegal, unlicensed street vendors in New York City and introduces Intro 1164, a bill to create an enforcement information sharing portal for …
0:51:34
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112 sec
Council Member Chi A. Ossé reintroduces the CURB Act to protect First Amendment rights
Council Member Chi A. Ossé reintroduces Introduction 1176, known as the CURB Act, which aims to restrict the NYPD Strategic Response Group's ability to violate the right to peaceful protest. …
0:53:30
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47 sec
Council Member Linda Lee introduces legislation for emergency response planning for vulnerable residents
Council Member Linda Lee introduces Intro 1174, a bill that would allow vulnerable and homebound New Yorkers to register with the Office of Emergency Management for inclusion in emergency response …
0:54:22
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58 sec
Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces bill to expand nutrition labeling requirements
Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces Intro 1177, a bill aimed at expanding sodium warning requirements to all restaurants and adding sugar warnings. She highlights the importance of this legislation in …
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33 sec
Council Member Carr introduces legislation for transparent shelter contract renewals
Council Member David M. Carr introduces Introduction 1166, which would require the Department of Homeless Services to notify relevant council members, borough presidents, and community boards when renewing emergency shelter …
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62 sec
Council Member Crystal Hudson reintroduces resolution on immigrant legal representation
Council Member Crystal Hudson reintroduces a resolution urging Albany to approve the Access to Representation Act, which would guarantee legal representation for all New Yorkers regardless of citizenship status. She …
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76 sec
Council Member Holden introduces six new bills addressing various city issues
Council Member Robert F. Holden introduces six new bills addressing various issues in New York City, including airport ferry service, pet welfare, public safety, and veteran support. He urges his …
0:58:30
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128 sec
Council Member Rita Joseph introduces resolution for oral health education in elementary schools
Council Member Rita Joseph introduces Resolution 718, which calls on the New York State Education Department to implement oral health education for all elementary students. The resolution aims to ensure …
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38 sec
Council Member Lynn C. Schulman presents resolutions on asthma inhalers and animal protection
Council Member Lynn C. Schulman presents two resolutions to the City Council. The first calls for legislation to eliminate cost-sharing for asthma inhalers, while the second aims to protect companion …
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