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New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Mar 12, 2025
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01:30 PM
1 hr 16 min
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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.
At this meeting, the council passed several bills related to improving foster care, enhancing jail visitation processes, requiring more reporting on probation programs, archiving government social media posts, and improving access to IDNYC municipal ID cards.
The council also voted on land use items, including a proposal for a potential casino development near Citi Field in Queens, and passed resolutions urging state action on immigrant legal representation and food benefits programs.
Meeting chapters
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Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the NYC Council stated meeting with welcome and ground rules
Majority Leader Amanda Farías opens the March 12, 2025 stated meeting of the NYC Council by welcoming attendees and establishing ground rules for the session. She emphasizes the importance of …
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Invocation by Yaniris Antonia Urbaez, Interfaith Minister, Holyrood Episcopal Church
Interfaith Minister Yaniris Antonia Urbaez from Holyrood Episcopal Church delivered an invocation celebrating Women's History Month. She prayed for inclusion, justice, and human dignity, asking for blessings on the City …
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Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa introduces interfaith minister Yaniris Urbaez
Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa introduces interfaith minister Yaniris Urbaez, providing background on her education, career, and community involvement. De La Rosa highlights Urbaez's contributions to the Washington …
0:11:19
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87 sec
Council acknowledges recent fire-related deaths in New York City
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams acknowledges the recent deaths of two New Yorkers due to fatal fires in Sunnyside and Greenwich Village. She expresses condolences to the victims' loved ones and …
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Remembrance of Dr. Hazel Dukes, former NAACP New York State Conference president
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams pays tribute to Dr. Hazel Dukes, the former president of the NAACP New York State Conference, who recently passed away. The Speaker highlights Dr. Dukes' significant …
0:13:34
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Trump administration's education funding cuts and Department of Education restructuring
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams addresses the Trump administration's decision to cut $1.1 billion in funding for food banks and free school lunches, as well as plans to dismantle the federal …
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Implications of federal education funding cuts and call for action
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams discusses the negative impacts of the Trump administration's education funding cuts and Department of Education restructuring. She emphasizes the harm to students, teachers, and working families, …
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Recognition of upcoming cultural and religious observances
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams acknowledges and extends well wishes for various upcoming cultural and religious observances. She highlights the diversity of New York City and the importance of recognizing these …
0:16:37
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Birthday wishes for council members
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams extends birthday wishes to two council members. This brief interlude demonstrates the personal connections within the council. - Council member Chiyose's birthday is on the 18th …
0:18:14
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Land use items up for council vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents several land use items that will be voted on by the council. These items include property agreements, development projects, and a sidewalk cafe application. - …
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83 sec
Finance items up for council vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents a finance item that will be voted on by the council. This item involves the allocation of funding to certain organizations. - Resolution 791, sponsored …
0:20:00
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Legislation on charter revision and food benefits up for vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents several pieces of legislation and resolutions that will be voted on by the council. These items focus on charter revision processes and expanding food benefits. …
0:20:12
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Legislation on immigration representation and status disclosure up for vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents two resolutions related to immigration that will be voted on by the council. These resolutions aim to improve legal representation for immigrants and regulate the …
0:21:17
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Legislation on social media archiving and probation reporting up for vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents two pieces of legislation that will be voted on by the council. These bills focus on archiving government social media posts and improving probation reporting. …
0:22:01
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Legislation on mental health evaluations and jail visitation up for vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents several pieces of legislation that will be voted on by the council. These bills focus on improving reporting and processes related to mental health evaluations …
0:22:51
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Legislation on IDNYC improvements and foster youth experience up for vote
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents several pieces of legislation that will be voted on by the council. These bills focus on improving the IDNYC application process and enhancing the experiences …
0:24:34
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Council Member Brewer discusses social media archiving legislation
Council Member Gale Brewer discusses Introduction 564, which requires the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) to maintain a public database of social media posts from government accounts. She …
0:26:45
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Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces bill to improve conditions for mentally ill individuals in the carceral system
Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces a bill aimed at improving conditions and quality of life for individuals in the carceral system, particularly those with mental health issues. The bill focuses …
0:28:29
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86 sec
Council Member Althea Stevens discusses legislation on probation reporting and transparency
Council Member Althea Stevens presents Intro 977-A, which requires the Department of Probation to provide more detailed and frequent reporting on probation violations, programs, and recidivism rates. She emphasizes the …
0:30:00
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84 sec
Council Member Kevin Riley urges support for foster care reform bill
Council Member Kevin Riley delivers remarks urging his colleagues to vote for Introduction 81-A, also known as the CARE Act, which aims to strengthen the foster care system in New …
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Council Member Carlina Rivera introduces legislation to improve child visitors' experience in correctional facilities
Council Member Carlina Rivera presents Intro 420, which aims to improve the experience of children visiting incarcerated loved ones in New York City correctional facilities. She explains the bill's requirements, …
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Council Member Crystal Hudson discusses bills on jail visitation and foster youth experience surveys
Council Member Crystal Hudson presents two bills: Intro 1026-A, which addresses concerns about canceled jail visits, and Intro 1052-A, which expands the Foster Youth Experience Survey to include questions about …
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Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez speaks on the Family Connect Act to improve jail visitation
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez addresses the importance of the Family Connect Act, which aims to improve the jail visitation process in New York City. She emphasizes how the current system …
0:36:01
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Council Member Sanchez addresses Davidson Avenue property issues and Third Party Transfer program
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez discusses the poor living conditions at 2201-05 Davidson Avenue and the city's failure to address these issues. She highlights the reactivation of the Third Party …
0:37:16
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115 sec
Council Member Shahana Hanif advocates for the Access to IDNYC Act
Council Member Shahana Hanif presents her remarks on Intro 216-A, the Access to IDNYC Act. She explains the importance of the IDNYC program, outlines the challenges in the current system, …
0:39:17
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Francisco Moya explains vote on Metropolitan Park project
Council Member Francisco Moya explains his support for the Metropolitan Park project in Queens, emphasizing its potential economic benefits and community involvement. He highlights the project's commitment to union jobs, …
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Lynn Schulman explains vote on Queen's Future land use item
Council Member Lynn Schulman explains her vote on the Queen's Future land use item, highlighting its potential to create union jobs and provide recreational facilities for families and people with …
0:49:35
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Vote outcome for general order calendar items
The New York City Council voted on several items during the meeting. Here's a summary of the vote outcomes: - Most items on the general order calendar were adopted with …
0:53:00
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Council Member Hudson urges support for Resolution 717 on immigrant legal representation
Council Member Crystal Hudson speaks in support of Resolution 717, which urges Albany to approve the Access to Representation Act. She emphasizes the growing urgency for legal representation for immigrants …
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Council Member Avilés advocates for state legislation to address child poverty
Council Member Alexa Avilés speaks in support of state legislation S2082/A3474, which aims to provide tax benefits to families with children up to age 17. She emphasizes the importance of …
0:55:02
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Council Member Shahana Hanif urges support for the New York for All Act
Council Member Shahana Hanif speaks in support of Resolution 714-A, which urges the state legislature and governor to enact the New York for All Act. The act aims to expand …
0:56:16
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Council Member Lincoln Restler advocates for Resolution 740 on ballot proposals
Council Member Lincoln Restler urges support for Resolution 740, which aims to ensure that all ballot proposals from the City Council or voters can reach the ballot without obstruction from …
0:56:57
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Resolution 41-A on New York State working families tax credit passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 41-A, which calls on the New York State legislature to pass and the governor to sign Senate Bill 2082 …
0:58:38
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Resolution 57-A on food benefits program passes by voice vote
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 57-A, which calls on New York State to create a program providing food benefits for individuals not eligible for existing benefits, …
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Resolution 714-A on New York for All Act passes by voice vote
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 714-A, which calls on the New York State Legislature to reintroduce and pass, and the governor to sign, Assembly …
0:59:15
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Resolution 717 on Access to Representation Act passes
The Council voted on Resolution 717, which calls on the New York State legislature to pass and the governor to sign Assembly Bill 270 and Senate Bill 141, known as …
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Resolution 740 on eliminating ballot restrictions passes
The City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 740, which calls on the state legislature to pass and the governor to sign Senate Bill 590 and Assembly Bill 3665. …
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Council Member Shahana Hanif urges support for the New York City Trust Act
Council Member Shahana Hanif uses her speaking time to encourage her colleagues to sponsor Introduction 214, also known as the New York City Trust Act. The bill aims to strengthen …
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Council Member Linda Lee introduces legislation to address domestic and gender-based violence
Council Member Linda Lee introduces Intro 1216, a bill requiring the Mayor's Office to provide free posters about recognizing gender-based violence to cosmetology establishments. The legislation aims to raise awareness …
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Council Member Gale Brewer discusses Dr. Hazel Dukes, potential government shutdown, and composting legislation
Council Member Gale Brewer delivers remarks on three main topics: honoring the late Dr. Hazel Dukes, discussing potential legislation related to a federal government shutdown, and introducing a bill about …
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Council member Carr discusses Saint Joseph's Day and annual pastry contest results
Council Member Carr acknowledges the upcoming Saint Joseph's Day and its significance for Italian Americans and Christians. They also report on the annual Saint Joseph's Day pastry contest, announcing the …
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Council Member Susan Zhuang introduces bills on speed camera signage and rat complaint response
Council Member Susan Zhuang introduces two new bills aimed at improving street safety and cleanliness in New York City. The first bill, Intro 1218, requires warning signs near speed cameras, …
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Council Member Rita Joseph honors Dr. Hazel Dukes and recognizes No Kid Hungry during National School Breakfast Week
Council Member Rita Joseph delivers remarks honoring Dr. Hazel Dukes and recognizing No Kid Hungry's work during National School Breakfast Week. She emphasizes the importance of school breakfast programs in …
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Council Member Chris Banks pays tribute to community leader Annabelle Diaz Austin
Council Member Chris Banks delivers a heartfelt tribute to Annabelle Diaz Austin, a recently deceased community leader from the 40th Council District. He highlights her tireless advocacy for residents in …
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Council Member Kevin Riley introduces resolution to hold negligent landlords accountable for fire-related tenant displacement
Council Member Kevin Riley introduces Resolution 802, which aims to hold landlords accountable for providing temporary housing and financial support to tenants displaced by fires caused by landlord negligence. The …
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Council Member Julie Won introduces resolution urging state action on landlord accountability for fire-displaced tenants
Council Member Julie Won introduces Resolution 802, urging the New York State legislature to pass bills requiring landlords responsible for fires resulting in vacate orders to cover temporary housing costs …
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Council Member De La Rosa introduces legislation to support aspiring union engineers
Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa introduces Intro 1207, which aims to reduce barriers for obtaining boiler operating licenses by including apprenticeship time in the experience requirements. The legislation …
1:13:45
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Council Member Avilés urges action on detention of Mahmoud Khalil
Council Member Alexa Avilés makes a passionate plea for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate student detained for exercising his First Amendment rights in support of Palestinian rights. …
1:14:55
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