Today is Primary Election Day, New York City! Polls are open NOW until 9PM. Find your polling place at nycvotes.org

Happy Father's Day, New York! We asked Council Members to describe their fathers and father-figures in just 3 words.

Electric day at City Hall today to celebrate the NBA Champions – the New York Knicks!   They have brought this city together in a magical way. Let’s go @nyknicks!

Happy Islamic New Year! May this year bring many blessings.

Early voting for the NYC Primary Elections starts TODAY through June 21st! Today is also the LAST DAY to register to vote and to request a mail-in ballot. ✉️ Make your voice heard and go out and vote! For more information visit: nycvotes.org

Last night, the Council celebrated Caribbean Heritage Month! Whether in Little Caribbean in Central Brooklyn, Little Guyana in Queens, or Little Haiti in Flatbush, our city embodies the diversity of Caribbean Heritage every day!

The City Council showed UP at Queens Pride this weekend. This is how NYC’s leaders march for love! 🏳️‍🌈

Did you know 20% of New York City has Caribbean Heritage? New York City is home to a variety of Caribbean communities from Little Haiti in Brooklyn to Little Dominican Republic in Washington Heights. This month, we celebrate Caribbean New Yorkers and their representation on the Council.

2-K applications are now OPEN! 🎉 If your child was born in 2024, you can apply for free 2-K programs for the upcoming school year. 🗓️ Applications close on June 26, 2026. Learn more: schools.nyc.gov/2k

Last night, Guyanese New Yorkers joined us in the Council’s Chambers to celebrate Guyana Independence Day and their contributions to our city’s vibrancy and identity! 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

Wishing the Muslim community throughout NYC an Eid Mubarak! May your Eid Al-Adha be filled with blessings, peace, and sweet treats!

On Memorial Day, we honor all service members who gave their lives for our country. To the New Yorkers who have lost their lives defending our nation – we will never forget your sacrifice.

Chag Shavuot Sameach New York, to all who celebrate!

New Yorkers, say hello to your new City Council Member!     Welcome to the Council, Carl Wilson. District 3 is in good hands.

🩷 Happy Mother's Day, New York! 🩷

New Yorkers are facing an unprecedented housing and affordability crisis. With the @council.nyc.gov proposed reforms, we could have the ability to transform 3,000 sites, like this vacant lot in Harlem, into 35,000 new homes.

¡Feliz Cinco De Mayo, New York! Cinco De Mayo commemorates the victory of the Battle of Puebla. Today, we celebrate the rich history and culture of Mexican in NYC and across the world.

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 10, sponsored by Council Member Linda Lee This law amends the New York city building code, in relation to requiring construction site safety trainings related to mental health and wellness, suicide risk and prevention, and alcohol and substance-misuse.

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 2, sponsored by Speaker Julie Menin This law requires NYC DOE schools, charter schools, nonpublic primary and secondary schools, and school-based child care programs regulated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to stock epinephrine devices.

May marks AAPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the generations of Asian American and Pacific Islander New Yorkers who have shaped our city’s culture, economy, and communities.     NYC is stronger because of our AAPI community's contributions, leadership, and resilience! 

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the enduring contributions of Jewish New Yorkers to our city’s civic, cultural, and economic life, and celebrate a community that is central to NYC’s identity. 

Bon Appétit! Today, Council Members tasted a selection of delicious school lunches at City Hall, in partnership with NYC Public Schools and NYCPS Office of Food & Nutrition Services. Their final review? ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

New York City sends billions more to Albany than we get back. That must change. In our April 1st budget response, the Council identified billions in savings, protected services, and put forward proposals to generate revenue from the highest earners.

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Across NYC, thousands of small, underutilized lots sit vacant or underbuilt.  We're advancing targeted Construction Code reforms to unlock up to 35,000 new homes on nearly 3,000 sites and launching a new Housing Affordability Advisory Group to help shape solutions to our city's housing crisis. 

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to CM Mercedes Narcisse! As a nurse, immigrant, and fierce advocate for Brooklyn’s 46th District, Council Member Narcisse has secured major investments in schools and parks and advanced major public health legislation since 2021. 🎂

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to @chrismartenyc.bsky.social! From protecting community gardens to standing up for working families, Council Member Marte is a Lower East Side native who’s fought for tenants and workers, and has advanced truly affordable housing since 2022. 🥳

NYC is in a generational housing crisis — with nearly 3,000 empty or underbuilt lots sitting idle. Today, Speaker Julie Menin proposed Construction Code reforms to unlock up to 35,000 new homes, backed by a new Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to shape the Council's housing agenda.

NOW IN EFFECT    Local Law 190, sponsored by CM Farah Louis   This law would require NYC Public Schools to solicit feedback from high school students about their experiences with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.  

Last night, New Yorkers from across the five boroughs joined us in the People's House for our annual Sikh Heritage Month & Vaisakhi celebration!

Today is Earth Day. Last week, the Council passed legislation to expand green space, improve water quality, reduce waste, and make our public spaces more accessible. New Yorkers deserve a city that’s greener, healthier, and built to last.

Last night, our city’s Thai and Burmese communities joined us in Council Chambers to celebrate Songkran and Thingyan!

First 100 days, on the ground. From community celebrations to press conferences, district tours to major milestones, Council Members have been showing up, organizing, and delivering for New Yorkers across every borough.

⚠️ LAST CALL ⚠️ Participatory Budgeting voting ends today! Take a few minutes to shape the future of your neighborhood: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/

100 days in, and this Council is off to a strong start!    Don’t just take it from us — hear from the Members themselves:

Please join us in wishing @cmjuliewon.bsky.social a very happy birthday! 🎂

You decide where the money goes. Participatory Budgeting Vote Week is your opportunity to fund real projects in your neighborhood, from safer parks to better schools and improved public spaces. Just 3 days left— make your vote count: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/

100 days in, and we’ve been moving fast. From passing 100+ bills to proposing to restore $1.1B in libraries, cultural institutions, and critical services, we’re delivering for New Yorkers in every borough. And we’re just getting started!

100 days in, and this Council is delivering wins across the board for New Yorkers. Take a look at the numbers to see what we’ve accomplished so far!

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

Today, the Council held its Stated Meeting, advancing legislation to expand green space and environmental protections across the city, increase transparency in mental health emergency response data, and enhance safety resources for nonpublic schools through expanded security funding.

Participatory Budgeting Vote Week is ending in a few days! This is your chance to decide how NYC Council funds are spent in your community— from parks and schools to libraries and public spaces. Vote online or in person: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/

BREAKING: Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Council is introducing legislation to support small businesses, expand public bathroom access and prepare for a major tourism surge. With 8 matches coming to the region, these bills help ensure the benefits reach communities across all five boroughs.

the flowering trees at city hall park are blooming which means it is time to look at a tree and feel something

Join us next Tuesday, April 21st for our Sikh Heritage Month & Vaisakhi celebration in Council Chambers! Doors: 5:30PM Event begins: 6:00PM RSVP: http://council.nyc.gov/events

Next Monday, April 20, join us at City Hall to celebrate Songkran and Thingyan! Doors: 5:00pm Event begins: 5:30pm RSVP: https://council.nyc.gov/events/events/songkran-thingyan-celebration-2026/

Tomorrow at 1:00PM: The Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, jointly with the Committees on Workforce Development and Higher Education, will hold an oversight hearing on Early Childhood Educator Workforce Development and Pipeline. 📺 Watch live: http://council.nyc.gov/livestream

The Council is proposing to make subway and bus fares free for 1 million low-income New Yorkers. Today in AMNY, CM Shaun Abreu and Council Member Crystal Hudson write about why a Fair Fares expansion can’t wait: https://www.amny.com/opinion/op-ed-free-subway-bus-fares-new-york/

Today is Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, an opportunity to reflect on the millions of Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust. When 1 in 5 young people believe the Holocaust was exaggerated or a myth, remembering this history is more than important. It's urgent.

Please join us in wishing Council Member Crystal Hudson a very happy birthday! 🎂