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Council Member Yusef Salaam presents two bills on identity theft and waste management
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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 explains the key points of each bill and urges his colleagues to vote in favor of them.
- Intro 1101-A requires NYPD to provide public information on identity theft and train officers on handling related complaints.
- Intro 1126-A ensures free waste bins for homeowners in buildings with up to two dwelling units who are enrolled in STAR or Enhanced STAR programs.
- The waste bin bill also includes a reimbursement program for those who purchased bins before August 1, 2026.
Yusef Salaam
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Thank you, madam majority leader, and good afternoon, everyone.
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Today, two of my bills are being voted on, introductions one one zero one dash a and one one two six dash a, Another step towards strengthening public safety and protecting New Yorkers from growing identity theft as it relates to one one zero one dash a.
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This ensures that the NYPD provide clear accessible information to the public on identity theft, what it is, how to protect yourself, and most importantly, how to report it.
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In addition, this bill requires specialized training for officers to properly receive and investigate identity theft complaints, ensuring that victims are met with the support and action they deserve.
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Introductions one one two six dash a ensures that homeowners and buildings with up to two dwelling units who are enrolled in the New York State STAR or Enhanced STAR Tax Relief Program receive official New York City waste bins at no cost.
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Additionally, for those who purchased these bins before 08/01/2026, a reimbursement program will be established.
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This is about fairness, accessibility, and making sure that we are not burdening our residents as we work towards a cleaner city.
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Thank you to the committee staff who worked on this, and thank you to my my team.
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I urge my colleagues to stand with me and vote yes.