Category: NYCCouncil

• City Officials Warn Proposed FEPS Changes Could Increase Evictions and Homelessness

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  May 17

  New York City officials and advocates voiced their concerns regarding proposed changes to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (City FEPS) program during the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive… more ›

• CUNY Plans to Fill 273 Vacancies with Increased $1.48 Billion Budget Amid Staffing Challenges

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  May 17

  During a recent City Council Executive Budget Hearing, administrators outlined plans to address staffing shortages at the City University of New York (CUNY), where a total of 273 vacancies exist… more ›

• Community Land Trusts Call for Essential Funding to Strengthen Public Housing Management

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  May 17

  Newly established community land trusts (CLTs) seek to enhance the management and maintenance of public housing across New York City. During the NYC Council’s Executive Budget Hearing for FY2026 on… more ›

• NYC Council Urges Action on HPD Staffing Shortages Amid Housing Crisis

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  May 17

  During the recent New York City Council Executive Budget Hearing, officials addressed the critical staffing shortages at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which currently has approximately 400… more ›

• City Council Discusses Funding Solutions for Parks and Transportation at Budget Hearing

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  May 17

  The New York City Council’s Executive Budget Hearing on May 13, 2025, highlighted the critical need for dedicated funding to support the city’s parks and transportation systems. City officials and… more ›

• New York City Council Urges Action on DOT Staffing Shortages Amid Safety Concerns

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  May 17

  During a recent New York City Council Executive Budget Hearing, officials discussed the urgent need to address the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) staffing shortages, which currently stand at 630 vacancies.… more ›

• Budget Hearing Highlights Demand for Increased Funding for NYC Composting Network

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  May 17

  City officials and advocates gathered for a budget hearing on May 12, 2025, to discuss the funding request for the New York City Composting Network. This initiative aims to enhance… more ›

• Urgent Call for Action: Funding Needed to Combat Food Insecurity Among NYC’s Older Adults

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  May 17

  During budget hearings held on May 12, 2025, local officials discussed strategies to improve food access for older adults living in food deserts throughout New York City. The discussions highlighted… more ›

• NYC Council Takes Action on Wildfire Preparedness Amid Rising Environmental Risks

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  May 2

  During the New York City Council’s stated meeting on May 1, 2025, members united to address a pressing environmental concern: the increasing risk of wildfires in city parks. Recent events… more ›

• New Bill Seeks Transparency in City Contracts for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

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  May 2

  At the New York City Council meeting on May 1, 2025, members deliberated on measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the awarding of city contracts to minority and women-owned… more ›

• NYC Council Unveils Initiatives to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence

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  May 2

  New York City Council members discussed multiple initiatives aimed at supporting survivors of sexual violence during a stated meeting on May 1, 2025. The council emphasized a commitment to enhancing… more ›

• Queens Development Plans Aim to Provide 216 New Affordable Housing Units Amid Crisis

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  May 2

  New housing development plans in Queens aim to tackle the city’s dire shortage of affordable housing. During the New York City Council meeting on May 1, 2025, members discussed a… more ›

• NYC Council Passes Bill to Cap Food Delivery Fees, Supporting Small Restaurants

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  May 2

  The New York City Council passed legislation on May 1, 2025, designed to limit the fees that food delivery services charge restaurants, a move aimed at providing much-needed relief to… more ›

• City Council Pushes for Library Access in Public Schools to Boost Literacy Amid Educational Inequities

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  May 2

  During the recent New York City Council meeting, members addressed the critical importance of library access in public schools, emphasizing it as a key component in enhancing literacy rates among… more ›

• NYC Council Proposes Cap on Medical Costs to Make Healthcare More Affordable for Families

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  May 2

  City Council members convened on May 1, 2025, to discuss several pieces of legislation aimed at addressing rising medical costs for New Yorkers. Among the proposals, one notable resolution would… more ›