Last night was National Night Out Against Crime. Across 70+ locations citywide, New Yorkers connected with neighbors and celebrated community safety!
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Last night was National Night Out Against Crime. Across 70+ locations citywide, New Yorkers connected with neighbors and celebrated community safety!
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Ecuador! 🇪🇨 Join the Council at City Hall next Monday at 5pm as we celebrate Ecuadorian Independence Day –– see flyer for details.
Fresh Food for Seniors is back for its 14th year on the Upper West Side! For $10 seniors get a bag of fresh, locally grown produce sourced from local farmers!
Timothée Chalamet said no one cares about ballet anymore. The Brooklyn Ballet begs to differ — and so does the City Council, which just invested almost $6 million in the Brooklyn Ballet Center. 🩰
$22.5 million is heading to the Playground for All Children in Corona! It was the first playground in the country designed for disabled and able-bodied kids to play side by side. 🛝
It's National Wellness Month: go touch some grass. 🌱 NYC has 30,000+ acres of parkland waiting for you! And a park system that is fully funded with $14.41 million in additional funding this year!
Owning a home can be challenging. That’s why our budget offers new support for homeowners including: ✅ $5.15M for foreclosure prevention, deed theft, and pre-purchase counseling ✅ $500K for a help desk with links to financial & legal assistance ✅ $2M for free or subsidized heat pumps
City Hall is older than the Brooklyn Bridge. Older than the subway. And home to the NYC Council! NYC City Hall, the way Nolan intended. 🏛️
Odyssey this. Odyssey that. We Odyssey outdoor dining be YEAR-ROUND.
The Animal Welfare Caucus secured $1.5M in this budget — $750K for pet food pantries, $750K for spay/neuter services. Because affordability includes the whole family, four legs are included. 🐾
What if you and your besties could sip Aperol Spritzes outside ALL YEAR-ROUND?🍹 The Council is pushing to bring back year-round outdoor dining, allowing everyone to get more seating at their favorite restaurant –– and small businesses to have more customers in every season.
"He gave everything to every stage he ever stood on." — Council Member Yusef Salaam Last week, the Council declared Fatman Scoop Recognition Day, honoring the Harlem legend's legacy in NYC, permanently.
Not everyone can afford a baby shower. CM Shanel Thomas-Henry hosted a community Baby Shower at Queens Museum where they gave out FREE child essentials giveaway including cribs, diapers, and more!
In 2022, New Yorkers voted to create the Commission on Racial Equity to ensure the city is advancing in government operations and decision-making. We are proud to be increasing the commission's budget by $2.1M in additional funding.
Too many New Yorkers can’t get around because of the cost of transportation. 🚇 With our FY27 budget, 340,000 more residents are eligible for half-price fares.
Older New Yorkers shouldn't be left to face extreme heat or cold alone. CM Elsie Encarnación passed a bill to develop a wellness-check protocol for older adults during cold weather alerts and extreme heat emergencies — because a phone call or knock on the door can save a life.
Homelessness prevention pays off. Speaker Julie Menin, CM Epstein & Council Member Pierina Sanchez celebrated the expansion of CityFHEPS last week with WINNYC ORG — proof that cost-effective rental assistance keeps New Yorkers in their homes. 🏠
Nearly 200,000 veterans live in New York City. They deserve support and care as they come back home to their communities. We are pleased to announce $450k in new funding to the Department of Veterans Services to increase our care and support for those who committed their lives to protecting us.
It’s programs like ICNA Relief that provide critical services to New Yorkers in need. The Council is proud to fund programs like this that are a lifeline for so many!
The evening, Jewish New Yorkers will begin observing the Fast of Tisha B’av, a somber day to remember the tragedies that have occurred to the Jewish people, including the destruction of both Temples. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful fast.
Tens across the board! The Council expanded access to FREE swimming lessons to public school second graders across New York City. Learn more about Wave Makers here: www.asphaltgreen.org/aquatics/wav...
As a fierce advocate of community leadership and a District 8 native, Deputy Whip Encarnación has used her role to champion the needs of immigrants, young people, NYCHA residents, and so many others since she began this year, and she's only just getting started!
The Council is proud to fund free swimming lessons for over 9,000 public school students this year!
🍽️ Outdoor dining should be YEAR-ROUND! 🍽️ We're done waiting. The Council is working to make it permanent - and spectacular!
💵 NYC PARAPROFESSIONALS WILL NOW GET AN ADDITIONAL 10K CHECK TO SUPPORT THEM 💵 This is how we retain a critical workforce that serves our community every day!
BREAKING: Monitor Point in Brooklyn will get 1,324 new housing units plus a new museum and public waterfront space. This is part of a suite of land use projects the Council approved that will create 3,242 homes across the five boroughs -- including 1,700 affordable units.
⚠️ AIR QUALITY NOTICE ⚠️ Due to the wildfire smoke, a health advisory is in effect for NYC. Please try to limit outdoor activity if possible and wear a mask if you are experiencing any symptoms.
More voices from today's hearing on Romanch's Law, which would ban horse carriages in NYC.
