New York City Council
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Jan 23, 2025
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09:30 AM
3 min
Summary
A vote. The committee passes a bill suspending alternate side parking regulations on Losar, the Tibetan New Year, celebrated by approximately 61,000 New Yorkers from the Himalayan community.
The bill aims to ease parking stress for those observing the holiday and marks the first recognition of a Buddhist celebration for Tibetan Buddhists and other Himalayan people in the city.
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Council Member Brooks-Powers opens hearing on alternate side parking bill for Losar
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers opens a hearing of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to vote on a bill suspending alternate side parking regulations on Losar, the Tibetan New …
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Council Member Julie Won introduces first Buddhist celebration for Tibetan and Himalayan community
Council Member Julie Won announces the introduction of the first Buddhist celebration for Tibetan Buddhist and other Himalayan people in New York City. She expresses gratitude to Chair Brooks Powers …
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Committee adopts item with unanimous vote
The committee has adopted the item under consideration with a unanimous vote. The vote tally was as follows: - Yeas (In favor): 8 - Nays (Against): 0 - Abstentions: 0
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