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New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Mar 26, 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.
Notably at this meeting, the council passes a package of bills reforming sidewalk shed regulations, aiming to improve design, lighting, and enforcement of facade repairs.
The council also approves several land use items for affordable housing developments, expands HIV/AIDS services eligibility, and establishes a sleep apnea screening pilot program. Additionally, multiple resolutions are adopted, including calls for protecting homeowners from foreclosures and improving the parole board process.
Meeting chapters
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Invocation by Thomas F. Vassalotti, Priest, Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Blaise Parish
Father Thomas F. Vassalotti delivered an invocation, asking for God's guidance for the New York City Council. He emphasized the city's diversity and requested wisdom, justice, and humility for the …
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Council Member Rita Joseph introduces Father Thomas Vasilodi for invocation
Council Member Rita Joseph introduces Thomas F. Vassalotti from Saint Francis of Assisi's Parish to deliver the invocation at the New York City Council meeting. She provides background on Father …
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Land use call-ups adopted unanimously
The New York City Council voted on and passed the land use call-ups for the day. The vote outcome was as follows: - Yeas: 48 - Nays: 0 The land …
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Speaker Adams addresses potential federal budget cuts and their impact on NYC
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams discusses the potential threat of federal budget cuts by the Trump administration and their harmful impact on New York City. She highlights the risks to New …
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Speaker Adams remembers New Yorkers who lost their lives on the job
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams pays tribute to several New Yorkers who recently lost their lives while working. She expresses condolences and acknowledges the impact of these losses on the community. …
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Speaker Adams provides an update on preliminary budget hearings
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams gives an update on the preliminary budget hearings that took place throughout March. She emphasizes the importance of these hearings in examining agency budgets and funding …
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35 sec
Speaker Adams acknowledges various cultural celebrations and observances
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams recognizes and celebrates several cultural and religious observances taking place in New York City. She highlights the diversity of the city and the importance of these …
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Speaker Adams announces participatory budgeting vote week and reflects on its impact
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams announces the upcoming participatory budgeting vote week and expresses her enthusiasm for the process. She reflects on her personal experience with participatory budgeting and its positive …
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Speaker Adams recognizes Phyllis Henderson's retirement after 20 years of service
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams pays tribute to Phyllis Henderson, who is retiring after 20 years of public service with the New York City Council. The speaker highlights Ms. Henderson's contributions …
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Speaker Adams presents land use items for voting
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces several land use items for voting, including property transfers, rezoning applications, and development projects across various council districts. These items aim to facilitate affordable housing …
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Speaker Adams presents finance items for voting
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces several finance items for voting, including tax exemptions and the establishment of a Business Improvement District. These items aim to support affordable housing and local …
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Speaker Adams presents various resolutions and legislation for voting
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces a series of resolutions and legislation for voting, covering a wide range of topics including cultural appreciation, affordable art spaces, healthcare, criminal justice reform, and …
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3 min
Speaker Adams presents legislation to expand HIV/AIDS services
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces two pieces of legislation aimed at expanding services for people living with HIV/AIDS. These bills seek to improve access to benefits and housing assistance for …
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Speaker Adams presents legislation for sleep apnea screening pilot program
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces legislation sponsored by Council Member Sean Abreu to establish a sleep apnea screening pilot program in New York City. The program aims to improve access …
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Speaker Adams presents package of legislation on sidewalk shed reforms
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at reforming the rules governing sidewalk sheds in New York City. The bills address various aspects of sidewalk shed …
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Council Member Keith Powers introduces legislation to reform sidewalk shed regulations
Council Member Keith Powers presents a package of bills aimed at reforming New York City's sidewalk shed regulations. He highlights the problems with long-standing scaffolding and introduces measures to improve …
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3 min
Council Member Erik Bottcher discusses his bills on scaffolding regulations and lighting requirements
Council Member Erik Bottcher presents his two bills as part of a package of legislation addressing scaffolding and sidewalk sheds in New York City. He explains the key points of …
0:28:16
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77 sec
Council Member Lynn Schulman advocates for expanding HIV/AIDS services eligibility
Council Member Lynn Schulman urges her colleagues to vote yes on Introduction 1194-A, which expands eligibility for the HIV/AIDS Services Administration. She emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers and …
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Council Member Shaun Abreu remarks on passing of Intro 1047-B for sleep apnea screening
Council Member Shaun Abreu speaks about the passing of Intro 1047-B, which establishes a sleep apnea screening pilot program. He highlights the importance of this legislation for public health, particularly …
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Council Member Gale Brewer expresses concerns about scaffolding legislation implementation
Council Member Gale Brewer voices her support for the scaffolding legislation while raising concerns about its implementation, particularly regarding the frequency and cost of required reports for co-ops. She suggests …
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75 sec
Mercedes Narcisse explains her vote on land use items
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse explains her vote on land use items, expressing concern about developments in the Sheepshead Bay area. She votes no on all land use items (LUs) due …
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Lincoln Restler explains his vote on sidewalk shed reform package
Council Member Lincoln Restler votes in favor of the sidewalk shed reform package, expressing strong approval for the legislation. He notes that his constituents will be very pleased with the …
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Nantasha M. Williams explains her vote and expresses excitement about sleep apnea bill
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams votes in favor of the bills and expresses particular excitement about the sleep apnea legislation, citing her recent diagnosis with the condition. - Williams mentions …
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Adrienne E. Adams explains her vote and expresses satisfaction with land use item
Council Member Adrienne E. Adams votes in favor of all items, with particular emphasis on a land use item in her district. She expresses happiness for Community Board Twelve. - …
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Vote outcome for general order calendar and land use items
The New York City Council voted on and passed multiple items during the meeting. Here's a summary of the vote outcomes: - General order calendar items: Adopted by a vote …
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Council Member Chris Banks advocates for NYCHA resident protections in RAD PACT program
Council Member Chris Banks speaks in support of two resolutions addressing concerns about the RAD PACT program in NYCHA housing. He emphasizes the importance of defending public housing residents' rights …
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Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces resolutions on eviction hearings and parole board composition
Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces two resolutions: one calling for a right to prompt hearings for unlawfully evicted tenants, and another advocating for the inclusion of a formerly incarcerated person …
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64 sec
Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces resolution for Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day
Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces a resolution to declare March 25th as Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day in New York City. She highlights the significance of Greek immigrants and …
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Council Member Riley introduces resolutions on homeowner protection and wrongful conviction compensation
Council Member Kevin C. Riley introduces two resolutions addressing homeowner protection from foreclosures and compensation for wrongfully convicted individuals. He explains the purpose of each resolution and their importance in …
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Council Member Crystal Hudson advocates for tenant rights and introduces housing resolution
Council Member Crystal Hudson addresses the housing crisis in New York City, highlighting the high cost of rent and the need for livable housing conditions. She introduces Resolution 119, which …
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Council Member Carlina Rivera advocates for Resolution 720 supporting the New York City Artspace Act
Council Member Carlina Rivera expresses support for Resolution 720, which backs the state legislature's New York City Artspace Act. The Act aims to provide property tax benefits for creating affordable …
0:46:22
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Resolution 119-A on prohibiting evictions in buildings with code violations passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 119-A, which calls on New York State to enact Assembly Bill 1621 and Senate Bill 4098. These bills would …
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Resolution 175-A on HIV benefits and housing assistance passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 175-A, which calls on New York State to enact Senate Bill 442 and Assembly Bill 3355. These bills would …
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Resolution 246-A on unlawful eviction cases passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 246-A, which calls on New York State to enact legislation requiring unlawful eviction cases to be heard within five …
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Resolution 414-A on New York state parole board composition passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 414-A, which calls on New York state to enact Senate Bill 3,746. This bill would require at least one …
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Resolution 415-A on removing lifetime jury duty ban for convicted felons passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 415-A, which calls on New York State to enact Senate Bill 2240 and Assembly Bill 5414. These bills would …
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Resolution 417-A on unjust conviction compensation passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 417-A, which calls on New York State to enact Assembly Bill 4,246. This bill relates to the timely return …
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Resolution 524-A on legal representation in mortgage foreclosure actions passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 524-A, which calls on New York State to enact Senate Bill 126. This bill relates to legal representation in …
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Resolution 720-A on New York City Arts Space Act passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 720-A, which calls on New York State to enact Assembly Bill A50 and Senate Bill S1077, known as the …
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Resolution 721-A on eliminating cost sharing for asthma inhalers passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 721-A, which calls on New York State to enact Senate Bill S1804 and Assembly Bill A128. These bills would …
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Resolution 722-A on supporting safety net hospitals passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 722-A, which calls on the U.S. Congress to reintroduce and pass, and the president to sign, HR2665 (the Supporting …
0:51:01
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Resolution 730-A on RAD PACT program study passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 730-A, which calls on New York State to enact legislation for a thorough study of the RAD PACT program. …
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Resolution 731 on NYCHA RadPact conversion voting process passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 731, which calls on New York State to enact legislation for a more robust resident engagement and voting process …
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Resolution 792 declaring March 25 as Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 792, which declares March 25 as Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day annually. The resolution aims to honor the …
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Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces resolution supporting gender-affirming care
Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces a resolution expressing the council's support for protecting gender-affirming care. She calls on the New York State Legislature to fund and ensure accessibility of gender-affirming …
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Council Member David Carr introduces legislation on branded materials reporting
Council Member David Carr introduces Introduction 1220, which aims to increase transparency in the expenditure of public funds on branded materials by city agencies and elected officials' offices. He calls …
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Council Member Chris Banks criticizes NYCHA for security and fire safety failures
Council Member Chris Banks expresses outrage over a recent Department of Investigation (DOI) report revealing serious security and fire safety failures in NYCHA buildings across New York City. He criticizes …
0:55:00
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135 sec
Council Member Lynn Schulman introduces resolution for Fair Pricing Act
Council Member Lynn Schulman introduces Resolution 822, calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign the Fair Pricing Act (S705 and A2140). The resolution …
0:57:19
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Council Member Farah Louis introduces legislation to provide free internet access in NYC shelters
Council Member Farah Louis introduces Intro 1224, a bill that would require the Department of Social Services and all city agencies managing shelters to provide free, high-speed internet access and …
0:58:02
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Council Member Julie Menin introduces legislation for a permanent office of the census
Council Member Julie Menin introduces legislation (Intro 1225) to create a permanent office of the census in New York City. She emphasizes the importance of census participation for congressional representation …
0:59:21
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse thanks colleagues and addresses community concerns
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse expresses gratitude to the Speaker and her colleagues for their support during a challenging time. She addresses an ongoing issue in her district regarding 2134 Coyle …
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Council Member Hanks introduces resolutions on cardiac screening for students and energy storage system transparency
Council Member Kamillah Hanks introduces two pieces of legislation: Resolution 8819 to require echocardiograms for public school students before entering high school, and Introduction 1222 to ensure transparency in the …
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Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces legislation to improve housing inspections
Council Member Sandy Nurse introduces Intro 1226, a bill aimed at improving code enforcement and making housing inspections more efficient in New York City. The legislation requires HPD to automatically …
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Council Member Lincoln Restler urges action on child care funding crisis
Council Member Lincoln Restler raises alarm about the potential loss of child care vouchers for 60,000 children in New York City due to lack of funding in the state budget. …
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125 sec
Council Member Alexa Avilés speaks on student detentions and calls for peace in Gaza
Council Member Alexa Avilés addresses the unjust detention of university students by ICE and DHS, criticizes the ongoing violence in Gaza, and calls for a ceasefire and an end to …
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Council Member Bottcher introduces resolution to support increasing number of Supreme Court justices
Council Member Erik Bottcher introduces a resolution supporting state legislation to remove the cap on the number of New York Supreme Court justices. He argues that the current limit, based …
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