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New York City Council
Stated Meeting
May 01, 2025
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01:30 PM
58 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 passes several bills including legislation on food delivery app fee caps, reporting on minority and women-owned business contracts, school library resources, and wildfire mitigation planning.
The council also adopts resolutions on healthcare costs, fertility treatment coverage, and recognizing Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day.
New legislation is introduced on topics such as youth trafficking prevention, beauty product safety, protections for intersex individuals, and training for co-op board members.
Meeting chapters
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Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the May 1, 2025 stated meeting with welcoming remarks and decorum guidelines
Majority Leader Amanda Farias opens the May 1, 2025 stated meeting of the New York City Council by welcoming attendees and providing guidelines for conduct during the meeting. She emphasizes …
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Invocation by Rev. Kim Council, Deputy Brooklyn Borough President, Brooklyn Borough President's Office
Rev. Kim Council delivered an invocation expressing gratitude for New York City's diversity and leadership. She prayed for strength, unity, and compassion among city leaders and residents, emphasizing the importance …
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Council Member Ossé praises Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Reverend Kim Council
Council Member Chi A. Ossé expresses gratitude and admiration for Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Reverend Kim Council, highlighting her diverse roles and commitment to public service. He thanks her for …
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Council Speaker Adams acknowledges recent events and expresses gratitude
Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams opens the meeting with acknowledgments and expressions of gratitude. She recognizes a recent fatal fire in the Bronx and mentions Denim Day, showing support for …
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Council Speaker Adams highlights upcoming holidays and observances
Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams highlights various upcoming holidays and observances for the month of May. She mentions several specific dates and month-long celebrations, emphasizing their importance to the council …
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Council to vote on Queens Boulevard rezoning project
Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces a land use item for voting. The item is a rezoning application for 102-51 Queens Boulevard to facilitate a new mixed-use building. - Private …
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Council to vote on resolutions addressing healthcare costs and cultural recognition
Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents several resolutions for voting. These resolutions cover a range of topics including healthcare costs and cultural recognition. - Resolution 822-A calls for capping costs …
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Council to vote on new legislation addressing various city issues
Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams presents several new pieces of legislation (introductions) for voting. These cover a wide range of city issues from transportation safety to education and environmental concerns. …
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Council Member Schulman supports affordable housing development in Queens
Council Member Lynn C. Schulman expresses her support for a proposed development at 102-51 Queens Boulevard, highlighting its contribution to affordable housing and use of union labor. She thanks the …
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Council Member Krishnan introduces legislation for wildfire prevention and mitigation
Council Member Shekar Krishnan introduces legislation (Intro 1185-A) requiring the Parks Department to develop a comprehensive plan for wildfire prevention and mitigation in New York City. The bill aims to …
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Council Member Brooks-Powers advocates for Intro 23-A on MWBE contract reporting
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers presents her bill, Introduction 23-A, which requires the comptroller to publish an annual report on city contract spending with minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). …
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Council Member Salamanca explains food delivery fee cap compromise
Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. discusses a new bill that maintains a cap on food delivery fees while providing flexibility for marketing services. He explains how this compromise benefits local …
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114 sec
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 unanimously …
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Council Member Schulman advocates for Fair Pricing Act to cap healthcare costs
Council Member Lynn C. Schulman discusses the issue of excessive healthcare costs in New York and advocates for the Fair Pricing Act. She explains how the proposed legislation would cap …
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Council Member Susan Zhuang advocates for Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day
Council Member Susan Zhuang speaks about the importance of AAPI Heritage Month and advocates for the passage of Resolution 844, which would establish May 10th as Chinese American Railroad Workers …
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse urges support for Resolution 165 on fertility treatment coverage
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse calls for support of Resolution 165, which urges the New York legislature to establish full insurance coverage for fertility treatments. She emphasizes the importance of equitable …
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77 sec
Council Member Salamanca opposes Resolution 822 on healthcare pricing
Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. expresses his opposition to Resolution 822, the Fair Pricing Act, arguing that it threatens the financial sustainability of New York City's public hospitals. He explains …
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55 sec
Resolution 165-B on Equity and Fertility Treatment Act passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 165-B, which calls on New York State to enact Senate Bill 5545 and Assembly Bill 885, known as the …
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19 sec
Resolution 741 designating May 10 as Judith Jamison Day passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 741, which designates May 10 annually as Judith Jamison Day in New York City. The resolution honors Judith Jamison's …
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Resolution 822-A calling for caps on routine medical procedure costs passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 822-A, which calls on New York State to enact Senate Bill 705 and Assembly Bill 2140. These bills would …
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Resolution 844 recognizing Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day passes
The New York City Council held a voice vote on Resolution 844, which recognizes May 10 annually as Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day in New York City. The resolution …
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16 sec
Minority Leader Ariola congratulates colleagues and welcomes new council member
Minority Leader Joann Ariola congratulates Council Member Susan Chuan on passing her first piece of legislation and welcomes Council Member-elect Frank Morano from the 51st Council District. She also congratulates …
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Council Member Farah N. Louis introduces legislation on youth trafficking prevention and beauty product safety
Council Member Farah N. Louis introduces two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the health and safety of women and girls in New York City. The first bill requires annual …
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Council Member Chris Banks addresses neglected footbridge and community concerns in the 42nd Council District
Council Member Chris Banks discusses the poor condition of a footbridge connecting the L and 3 trains at Livonia Junior's train stations in his district. He highlights the issues of …
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Council Member Cabán introduces legislation to protect intersex individuals under NYC human rights law
Council Member Tiffany Cabán announces the introduction of legislation to explicitly protect intersex individuals and those with intersex characteristics under New York City's human rights law. She emphasizes the importance …
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Council Member Alexa Avilés introduces legislation on immigrant rights and protection
Council Member Alexa Avilés introduces two pieces of legislation: Resolution 859 condemning the Lincoln Riley Act, and Introduction 1268 requiring the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs to develop signage informing …
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130 sec
Council Member Kevin C. Riley introduces legislation for cooperative board member training
Council Member Kevin C. Riley introduces legislation (Intro 1275) that directs the HPD commissioner to create a comprehensive training program for cooperative board members citywide. The training aims to cover …
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Council Member Carr congratulates newly elected Frank Morano
Council Member David M. Carr congratulates Frank Morano on his recent election victory and expresses enthusiasm for Marano's future contributions to the City Council. Carr highlights Morano's government knowledge, commitment …
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Council Member Susan Zhuang expresses gratitude for support of Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day resolution
Council Member Susan Zhuang thanks everyone who supported and voted for the resolution to recognize May 10 as Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day. She acknowledges various organizations and individuals …
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