Today, the Committees on Housing and Buildings and Civil Service and Labor held an oversight hearing on worker safety and the effects of climate change on labor, including new legislation on building safety, worker protections, mental health training, and housing.

NOW IN EFFECT Local Law 78, sponsored by @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social This law requires all taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a sign on their rear passenger doors warning passengers to look for cyclists before opening the door.

Monday at 10AM: The Committees on Housing and Buildings and Civil Service and Labor will hold an oversight hearing on worker safety and the effects of climate change on labor, including new legislation on building safety and labor rights. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

Este martes, el 30 de septiembre, ¡acompáñenos en City Hall para una celebración de la Herencia Hispana! Las puertas abren a las 5PM y el programa comienza a las 5:30PM. RSVP: council.nyc.gov/events/event...

On Tuesday, September 30th, join us at City Hall for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Doors open at 5PM, program begins at 5:30PM. RSVP: council.nyc.gov/events/event...

Today, the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction held an oversight hearing on New York City's 988 suicide & crisis lifeline.

Today, the Council held its Stated Meeting, approving the Just Home project to provide supportive housing for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers with complex medical needs, strengthening tenant and worker protections, expanding safe/sick time, and more!

BREAKING: The Council has approved Just Home, a joint @nychealthsystem.bsky.social and @thefortunesociety.bsky.social proposal in the Bronx to provide supportive housing for New Yorkers exiting the justice system with complex medical needs who would otherwise experience homelessness.

That’s a wrap for today’s Stated Meeting! Read on to learn more about the legislation passed today. 🧵

The Council is taking a huge step in addressing cat overpopulation in NYC by investing in affordable spay & neuter services! Thanks to @justinbrannan.bsky.social & our partners Flatbush Cats, this pilot will ease financial barriers for low-income New Yorkers and relieve overwhelmed shelters. 🐾

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 83, sponsored by @cmrestler.bsky.social This law requires Correctional Health Services to notify parties authorized by an individual in @CorrectionNYC custody if the individual attempts suicide, is hospitalized, or is seriously injured.

Today, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and Council Members joined @32bjseiu.bsky.social to introduce the Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act in honor of the fallen security guard. The proposed legislation would establish minimum pay standards, benefits, & safety training for this critical workforce.

Please join us in wishing Council Member Farah Louis a very happy birthday! 🎂

Tonight, we were joined by Nepali and Hindu New Yorkers from across the city in Council Chambers to celebrate Dashain!

Check out scenes from this evening’s Dashain celebration in Council Chambers 🎥

Our next Stated Meeting is tomorrow at 1:30PM! 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

Please join us in wishing Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala a very happy birthday! 🎂

Today, we celebrate Bi Visibility Day by uplifting and recognizing the achievements of the bisexual community!

Wishing a happy and sweet new year to Jewish New Yorkers celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tova! 🍎🍯

Today, the Committee on Economic Development held an oversight hearing about the City’s overdue Industrial Plan, examining the challenges that are limiting the growth of the industrial sector and how they can be addressed while protecting the environment.

Today, the Committee on Aging held an oversight hearing on @nycaging.bsky.social’s meal programming. With nearly half of older New Yorkers facing food insecurity, the Committee questioned the Administration on service gaps, culturally sensitive food access, and legislation on grab-and-go meals.

After the death of Nicholas Feliz Dominici to fentanyl exposure at a daycare center, the Council passed legislation to improve inspector training and transparency. @cmpisanchez.bsky.social joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social to discuss how this law will help keep children safe and parents informed.

Today, the Committee on Public Safety held an oversight hearing about NYPD officer discipline & the Civilian Complaint Review Board, questioning the NYPD about delays that hold up the disciplinary process, deviations from CCRB recommendations, and how staff capacity/vacancies impact the CCRB’s work.

Crisp air, colorful leaves, and cozy nights... fall is here, New York! Wishing everyone a joyful first day of autumn. 🍂 🌰

Happy Navratri to Hindu New Yorkers and everyone celebrating!

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 68, sponsored by @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social As part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to prevent deed theft, and first announced by @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social in her 2024 State of the City, this law requires that the system maintained

Monday at 1PM: The Committee on Aging will hold an oversight hearing on @nycaging.bsky.social’s meal programming and review legislation about grab-and-go meal programs, technical support for older adults, annual reporting on senior housing, and more. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

Today, the Committee on Health held an oversight hearing on the City’s response to the Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem, examining prevention, transparency, staffing, and reviewing legislation to strengthen protections aimed at keeping New Yorkers safe.

Monday at 10AM: The Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing about NYPD officer discipline and the Civilian Complaint Review Board. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

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Today, the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held an oversight hearing about ongoing challenges with street cleanliness in NYC and to review related legislation.

Tomorrow at 10AM: The Committee on Health will hold an oversight hearing on Legionnaires’ disease, cooling tower inspections, and keeping New Yorkers safe. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

At the Council's Immigration Committee hearing on the mental health needs of immigrant New Yorkers, community organizations spoke about how fear of immigration enforcement is keeping people from seeking medical care, reporting abuse, or accessing food assistance.

Today, the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises reviewed several land use applications in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, including the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan (OneLIC).

Today, the Committee on Women and Gender Equity held an oversight hearing about the implementation of paid family leave and prenatal leave in New York City.

Tomorrow at 1PM: The Committee on Children and Youth will hold an oversight hearing on the City’s plan to expand afterschool programming. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

Tomorrow at 10AM: The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will hold an oversight hearing about ongoing challenges with street cleanliness in NYC and review related legislation. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

Join us next Wednesday for a Dashain celebration in Council Chambers! Doors: 5:00PM Event begins: 5:30PM RSVP at council.nyc.gov/events

Tomorrow at 10AM: The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will hold an oversight hearing about the implementation of paid family leave and prenatal leave in New York City. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

@cmsandynurse.bsky.social joined Speaker Adams, Council Members and advocates to speak out after the court blocked Trump’s ICE office at Rikers.  
 Watch her break down why the ruling matters and how federal overreach threatens immigrant families and public safety:

Today, the Committee on Immigration held an oversight hearing on the mental health needs of immigrants in NYC.

Today, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social, Council Members, and advocates gathered on the City Hall steps to highlight the court’s decision blocking Trump’s ICE office at Rikers and call out federal actions that endanger immigrant families and public safety.

I’m wishing NYC’s Mexican community a joyful and proud Mexican Independence Day! 🇲🇽 ¡Deseando a nuestra comunidad mexicana un feliz Día de la Independencia de México!

Happy Independence Day to our city’s Mexican community! 🇲🇽 ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia a nuestra comunidad Mexicana!

Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos las culturas vibrantes, historias y contribuciones significativas de los neoyorquinos hispanos.
 Nos enorgullece honrar a nuestros concejales de ascendencia hispana, cuyo liderazgo continúa forjando una ciudad más fuerte e inclusiva.

Tomorrow at 10am: The Committee on Immigration will hold an oversight hearing on the mental health needs of immigrants in NYC. 📺 Watch live: council.nyc.gov/livestream

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 131, sponsored by @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social This law requires physicians and nurses in public schools to complete annual competency training on health concerns related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics.

Today, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held an oversight hearing on commuter vans, for-hire vehicles, and @nyctaxi.bsky.social licensing in NYC’s evolving transportation landscape.

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 127, sponsored by @advocate.nyc.gov This law requires @nychealthy.bsky.social to post signs in hospitals describing the rights of transgender patients, including being referred to by their chosen name, title, gender, & pronouns, & providing info on gender-affirming care.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the vibrant cultures, histories, and significant contributions of Hispanic New Yorkers! We’re proud to honor our Council Members of Hispanic heritage whose leadership continues to shape a stronger, more inclusive city.