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New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Feb 27, 2025
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01:30 PM
1 hr
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Summary
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.
The council passed several bills including Intro 1061-A on improving reporting of sexual abuse in correctional facilities, Intro 565-A on protecting voter confidentiality for domestic violence survivors, and Intro 794 on requiring youth representation on the city youth board.
The council also approved a rezoning project in Brooklyn and introduced new legislation on protecting gender-affirming care facilities and tracking squatter data.
Meeting chapters
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Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the stated meeting and sets expectations
Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the February 27, 2025 stated meeting of the NYC City Council, welcoming attendees and setting expectations for conduct during the meeting. She emphasizes the importance …
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Invocation by Archbishop George Shorts, Pilgrim Cathedral of East New York
Archbishop George Shorts from Pilgrim Cathedral of East New York delivered the invocation, seeking God's guidance for the council meeting. He prayed for wisdom, integrity, and fairness in decision-making, as …
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Council Member Chris Banks introduces Archbishop George Malachi Shorts
Council Member Chris Banks introduces Archbishop George Malachi Shorts, providing a detailed background of his religious career and accomplishments. Banks highlights Shorts' role as senior pastor of Pilgrim Cathedral of …
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74 sec
Land use call-ups adopted
The land use call-ups were adopted by the New York City Council. - Yeas: 38 - Nays: 1 - Abstentions: 0 (not explicitly mentioned, assumed)
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5 sec
Speaker Adams addresses local governance crisis
Speaker Adrienne Adams opens the meeting by addressing the recent resignation of four deputy mayors and calls for Mayor Adams to step aside due to the high stakes and need …
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41 sec
Federal budget concerns and impacts on social programs
Speaker Adams criticizes the federal budget proposal passed by the Trump-controlled Congress, highlighting its negative impacts on healthcare, food assistance, and other vital programs for American families. - Warns about …
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45 sec
Poverty and inequality in New York City
Speaker Adams highlights the high poverty rates in New York City and criticizes the federal budget's impact on working families and wealth inequality. - Notes that the proportion of New …
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37 sec
Public health workforce cuts and transit interference
Speaker Adams criticizes the Trump administration's actions that have negatively impacted public health and transit in New York City. - Highlights cuts to the public health workforce during a time …
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32 sec
Cuts to 9/11 survivors support and economic impacts
Speaker Adams addresses cuts to the 9/11 survivors support program and the broader economic impacts of national policies on New York City. - Mentions cuts to funds and staff for …
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65 sec
Recent tragedies in New York City
Speaker Adams addresses recent tragic events in New York City, including fatal fires and the deaths of sanitation workers. - Mourns the loss of six New Yorkers who died in …
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77 sec
Community recognitions and upcoming celebrations
Speaker Adams acknowledges various community celebrations and recognitions, including cultural heritage months and personal milestones. - Recognizes Dominican Independence Day and the contributions of the Dominican community - Mentions upcoming …
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126 sec
Council business - Land use items
Speaker Adams introduces land use items on the council's agenda, focusing on a rezoning proposal in Council Member Hanif's district. - Presents the 441 and 467 Prospect Avenue rezoning proposal, …
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32 sec
Council business - Finance items
Speaker Adams presents finance items on the council's agenda, including tax exemptions and the council's proposed operating budget. - Introduces two preconsidered resolutions establishing new 40-year Article 11 tax exemptions …
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33 sec
Council business - Various legislation
Speaker Adams presents various pieces of legislation for the council to vote on, covering a wide range of topics and initiatives. - Introduces resolutions and bills related to public health …
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4 min
Council Member Farah N. Louis urges support for Intro 1061-A to address sexual abuse in correctional facilities
Council Member Farah N. Louis addresses the City Council, advocating for the passage of Intro 1061-A, a bill aimed at improving accountability and transparency in reporting sexual abuse incidents in …
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Council Member Brewer explains the importance of Intro 565-A for protecting domestic violence survivors' voting rights
Council Member Gale A. Brewer presents Intro 565-A, a bill aimed at providing confidential voter registration for domestic violence survivors. She explains how this legislation builds upon a 2021 state …
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108 sec
Council Member Hudson discusses Intro 1092-A on elder fraud education and financial literacy
Council Member Crystal Hudson presents Intro 1092-A, a bill to expand education on elder fraud and financial literacy for older adults in New York City. The bill requires the Department …
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79 sec
Council Member Stevens advocates for youth representation on city youth board
Council Member Althea V. Stevens delivers remarks in support of Intro 794, a bill that would require youth representation on the New York City youth board. She emphasizes the importance …
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104 sec
Council Member Yusef Salaam presents two bills on identity theft and waste management
Council Member Yusef Salaam introduces two bills he has sponsored: Intro 1101-A on identity theft prevention and reporting, and Intro 1126-A on providing free waste bins to certain homeowners. He …
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80 sec
Shahana K. Hanif explains support for Arrow Linen rezoning in her district
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif expresses her support for the Arrow Linen rezoning project in her district, highlighting the community-driven process that led to improved affordability and addressed concerns about …
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138 sec
Vote outcome for general order calendar items
The New York City Council voted on all items on the general order calendar for the day. The vote resulted in a unanimous decision. - Yeas: 42 - Nays: 0 …
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Council Member Schulman urges support for resolution on community health services funding
Council Member Lynn C. Schulman addresses the council, urging members to vote yes on preconsidered resolution 782-A. The resolution concerns the restoration of funding for community health services in New …
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48 sec
Council Member Crystal Hudson discusses Resolution 561 on statewide nonprofit guardianship
Council Member Crystal Hudson speaks in support of Resolution 561, which calls for the establishment of a statewide network of nonprofit guardians in New York. She emphasizes the importance of …
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38 sec
Resolution 561 on statewide public guardianship system passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 561, which calls for the creation of a statewide public guardianship system in New York. The resolution aims to address current …
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25 sec
Resolution 782-A on state aid reimbursement for public health services passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Preconsidered Resolution 782-A, which calls on the New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign Assembly Bill 2,705 and …
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32 sec
Council Member Ariola discusses Republican delegation and common sense caucus bills
Council Member Joann Ariola presents several bills introduced by members of the Republican delegation and common sense caucus, highlighting their bipartisan support and solution-oriented nature. She covers bills related to …
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152 sec
Council Member Hanif introduces Affirm Act and thanks outgoing staff member
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif introduces the Affirm Act, which would expand protections for facilities providing gender-affirming care, and thanks her outgoing education and land use director, Mia Perez, for …
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117 sec
Council Member Hudson introduces resolution for transgender healthcare standards
Council Member Crystal Hudson introduces Resolution 774, which calls on the New York State Department of Health to implement regulations requiring NYC hospitals to adhere to the World Professional Association …
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77 sec
Council Member Susan Zhuang urges support for legislation on tracking squatter data
Council Member Susan Zhuang advocates for Intro 907, which would require city agencies to track and publish data on homes with squatters. She emphasizes the urgency of this legislation by …
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126 sec
Council Member Gale A. Brewer introduces her interns from Fordham University and Columbia School of Social Work
Council Member Gale A. Brewer takes a moment to introduce her interns to the City Council. She expresses her strong support for interns and introduces two by name, stating their …
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Council Member De La Rosa celebrates Dominican independence and contributions to New York City
Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa delivers remarks celebrating 181 years of Dominican independence and acknowledging the contributions of Dominicans and Dominican Americans to New York City. She highlights …
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Council Member Farah N. Louis introduces resolutions on burial costs and CUNY apprenticeship data
Council Member Farah N. Louis introduces two resolutions: one calling for an increase in the funeral cost limit for low-income residents, and another urging CUNY to collect and report data …
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Council Member Mealy offers condolences for passing of community leader
Council Member Darlene Mealy extends condolences for the passing of Rival Lipkin, husband of her former staff member Anna Lipkin. She highlights his role as a community leader and his …
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