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New York City Council
Committee on Finance
Apr 24, 2025
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10:00 AM
24 min
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Summary
A hearing on the establishment of the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID), followed by a vote on several pieces of legislation.
The hearing focused on the need for the BID to address challenges in the area, including cleanliness, safety, and economic development.
The committee then voted on five items, including legislation on real estate notifications, budget process timelines, and funding designations. All items passed unanimously.
Features testimony from NYC Small Business Services, BID steering committee members, the Independent Budget Office, and the public.
Meeting chapters
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Council Member Brannan introduces Finance Committee meeting agenda
Council Member Justin L. Brannan, chair of the Finance Committee, opens the meeting by welcoming attendees and outlining the agenda. He lists five pieces of legislation to be voted on …
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Council Member Ayala expresses excitement for East Harlem 125th Street BID
Council Member Diana I. Ayala expresses her enthusiasm and gratitude for the establishment of the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID). She thanks the various stakeholders involved in …
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49 sec
NYC Small Business Services supports East Harlem 125th Street BID formation
Calvin Brown, Deputy Commissioner for Neighborhood Development at NYC Small Business Services, testifies in support of the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District formation. He outlines SBS's commitment to …
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4 min
Testimony by Carrie King, Member of East Harlem 125th St BID Steering Committee and Director of Uptown Grand Central, on the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District
Carrie King, a resident near the proposed BID corridor and director of Uptown Grand Central, testified in support of establishing the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District. She outlined …
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3 min
Testimony by Kat Peeler, Member of East Harlem 125th St BID Steering Committee
Kat Peeler, a resident of Northeast Harlem and small business owner, testified in support of the formation of the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID). She highlighted the …
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Testimony by Jordan Barowitz, Co-Chair of East Harlem 125th St BID Steering Committee on East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District
Jordan Barowitz, Co-Chair of the East Harlem 125th St BID Steering Committee and representative of the Durst Organization, testified in favor of Introduction 1219 to form the East 125th Street …
0:14:30
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118 sec
Council Member Brewer inquires about BID funding impact
Council Member Gale A. Brewer congratulates the BID steering committee and asks how the new funding will improve their existing work, particularly in areas of sanitation and public safety. Carrie …
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Council Member Ayala celebrates BID formation and thanks stakeholders
Council Member Diana I. Ayala expresses gratitude and emphasizes the significance of the BID formation for East Harlem. She highlights the community effort and long-term vision behind the project. - …
0:17:40
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61 sec
Independent Budget Office testimony on Intro 1234 in rhyming couplets
Logan Clark from the Independent Budget Office delivers a brief, playful testimony in support of Intro 1234, which addresses changes to the executive budget process timeline. The testimony is uniquely …
0:19:26
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77 sec
Vote outcome: All items pass unanimously
The committee voted on the items under consideration, and all items passed unanimously. - Yeas: 12 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 The items that passed likely include Introductions 889, …
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26 sec