Category: New York City

• Council Votes to Simplify Child Care Permits, Addressing Urgent Shortage in NYC Facilities

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council members convened on February 12, 2026, to discuss and vote on proposed legislation aimed at streamlining the permit process for child care programs. Council Member Lynn… more ›

• New York City Council Proposes Transparency Reforms to Enhance Procurement Processes

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council held a public meeting on February 12, 2026, to address transparency measures for the city’s procurement processes. The council reviewed legislative proposals aimed at improving public… more ›

• NYC Council Discusses Legislative Solutions to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

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  Feb 13

  The New York City Council convened on February 12, 2026, to address the city’s ongoing affordable housing crisis. Council members discussed various proposals meant to increase the availability of affordable… more ›

• City Council Advocates for Immigrant Rights Following Detention of Council Employee by ICE

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council members convened on February 12, 2026, to address the ongoing detention of Raphael Rubio, a city council employee who was taken into custody by Immigration and… more ›

• NYC Council Takes Urgent Action to Protect Homeless Amid Frigid Winter Weather

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  Feb 13

  As New York City endures severe winter weather, city officials have activated enhanced measures to protect homeless individuals. During a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlined the city’s… more ›

• Rally at Stonewall National Monument Demands Return of Rainbow Flag Amid Growing Political Tensions

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  Feb 13

  The New York City Council held a significant meeting on February 12, 2026, focusing on the removal of the pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument. Elected officials, including members… more ›

• NYC Council Launches New Office of Insurance Accountability to Combat Rising Costs for Small Businesses and Homeowners

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council convened on February 12, 2026, to announce the creation of a new Office of Insurance Accountability aimed at addressing the rising costs of insurance impacting small… more ›

• NYC Council Advocates for Immigrant Protections Following Detention of Employee by ICE

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council members convened on February 12, 2026, in a meeting focused on immigrant protections and the ongoing detention of Raphael Rubio, a city council employee held by… more ›

• NYC Council Takes Urgent Action to Enhance Shelter Outreach for Unsheltered Individuals Amid Severe Cold Weather

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council members convened on February 10, 2026, to address urgent public safety and housing initiatives, particularly focusing on improving outreach to unsheltered individuals during extreme weather. The… more ›

• Rally at Stonewall National Monument Demands Return of Rainbow Flag Amid Federal Controversy

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  Feb 13

  The recent rally at Stonewall National Monument, organized by the New York City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus, called for the return of the rainbow flag that was removed without prior discussion.… more ›

• Urgent Hearing Reveals 3,200 Vacant Supportive Housing Units in NYC Amid Winter Homelessness Crisis

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  Feb 11

  During a recent New York City Council hearing on February 10, 2026, city officials discussed the status of supportive housing vacancies and efforts to fill them. A significant report showed… more ›

• NYC Council Addresses Cold Weather Response and Enhanced Code Blue Operations for Homeless Individuals

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  Feb 11

  New York City Council recently convened a hearing focused on Code Blue operations, responding to the ongoing cold weather conditions and their impact on vulnerable populations. Key officials discussed the… more ›

• New York City Council Proposes Intro 66 to Regulate Shared Housing Amid Housing Crisis

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  Feb 10

  In a recent City Council meeting, lawmakers discussed the proposed Intro 66 legislation, which aims to regulate shared housing units in New York City. This initiative responds to the increasing… more ›

• Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Opens in East Flatbush: A New Community Hub for All

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  Feb 10

  The Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center officially opened on February 9, 2026, in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This much-anticipated facility, named after the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress,… more ›

• Faith Leaders Unify at NYC’s First Interfaith Breakfast to Support Immigrants

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  Feb 9

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted New York City’s first annual interfaith breakfast on February 6, 2026. – The event highlighted the role of faith leaders in supporting… more ›